Soulcalibur VI is the most recent installment in the Soulcalibur fighting game series, and we’re happy to tell any fan of the genre that it’s a very decent one, one that has undoubtedly improved on its predecessors. The number of characters available to play as got expanded, of course – and for the first time, a guest character from another franchise, namely Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series, was given a role to play in the plot. Soulcalibur VI retains most mechanics present in the previous games – a reasonable decision, considering the series’ highly successful and engaging gameplay loop – it’s hardly a good idea to reinvent the wheel every time you make a car, after all. But sticking too close to the formula can quickly make the series feel boring, make it stale and not exciting anymore… not to worry, however, Soulcalibur VI developers knew this, and built on top of what was there. Some of the mechanics were overhauled, and a whole new one was added – this new mechanic, called Reversal Edge, allows the players to fight more defensively, thus adding a twist on the balance of the game as a whole.
Overall, Soulcalibur VI is a solid game of its genre, with interesting mechanics and pleasing graphics, and, of course, is a must-play for any fan of the franchise. Yet, this game, and, indeed, all Soulcalibur games, are plagued with one issue that the developers have no interest in addressing, and that is the lack of Mac support. And while we should not blame the developers for not making what they see as a financially unsound investment, it’s hard to not feel disappointed. We feel you. Luckily, there are options that enable one to play Soulcalibur VI on Mac even though it has not received a port.
