It picks up right where the original Soul Edge ended and is half-remake/half-alternate reality retelling of the first couple of the games in the series. Fortunately, that's exactly what SoulCalibur 6 is, and it's a solid return to basics that captures what makes SoulCalibur so fun.ĭespite being numbered 6, SoulCalibur 6 is actually a soft reboot of the series. In short, it was a game that desperately needed a back-to-the-roots reboot. In recent years, the SoulCalibur franchise has become increasingly convoluted and difficult to follow, and none of the games really quite had the necessary spark of success.
