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Genre: Fighter
System(s): XBOX
ESRB: T
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Soul Calibur II is a fighting game in the Soul series. It was developed and published by Namco, and released on August 26, 2003 in North America.
Compared to Soul Calibur, Soul Calibur II boasts improved graphics and introduces new characters, stages, and music. With respect to game mechanics, the two games are very similar, with Soul Calibur II generally considered an updated version of Soul Calibur.
Key game engine improvements include:
* More powerful "step" and "avoid" systems, which made evading vertical attacks noticeably easier (see Criticisms).
* Arena walls, rather than ring-out ability on all sides, and subsequent wall-specific moves.
* A three-step Soul Charge system.
* A clash system, one that is used when two attacks would hit each other resulting in a white flash and no damage to either opponent.
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