Soul Calibur VI: General discussion
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JayShadow
[13] Hero
Gameplay rules all. This game is heavy on unique gimmicks and she already comes with one built in. It'll just be a matter of how they build on it.
Soul
Valide Kösem Sultan
HQ ARTWORK!
Story mode screenshots:
She's so cute in that last screenshot.
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genghis_chan
[13] Hero
Ramus
[14] Master
I think Tira losing the personality/mood swings would be a downgrade on the character from a "is this character fun" perspective, but I can see how people would want it out from a balancing perspective. That said, it makes her very unique and interesting so I hope they maintain it.
EDIT: Anyone got the links to the place were those screenshots were given?
EDIT: Anyone got the links to the place were those screenshots were given?
SpellcraftQuill
[14] Master
Mi-Na might end up fighting some disciples after all. Unless they all decide to act like crybaby magical girls, I’m guessing a Korean swordie has to be in.
But the story art makes her even more gorgeous.
Lizzy seems like a guarantee because his sword is bigger than Sophie’s.
Rock would be the only SC1 absentee with Hwang possibly appearing. It feels odd but he’s not the most liked.
Also, Mi-Na’s legs look awkwardly bent in her art.
But if you fight Kunpaetku, looks like we’ll get some interesting CaS pieces. He seems like a non-fighter though or maybe it’s just Maxi that fights him.
But the story art makes her even more gorgeous.
Lizzy seems like a guarantee because his sword is bigger than Sophie’s.
Rock would be the only SC1 absentee with Hwang possibly appearing. It feels odd but he’s not the most liked.
Also, Mi-Na’s legs look awkwardly bent in her art.
But if you fight Kunpaetku, looks like we’ll get some interesting CaS pieces. He seems like a non-fighter though or maybe it’s just Maxi that fights him.
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Alucard
Premium Member
If they make it tuggle (like Soul Charge) and not random, they will be able to balance it.
Frayhua
[14] Master
Like she did in SCV because Decapon works for Project Soul now.
https://www.dualshockers.com/soul-calibur-6-seong-mi-na-astaroth-screenshots/
JohnMcKee
[14] Master
Not only her legs, but also her arms seem quite uncomfortable.
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WindupSkeleton
[14] Master
Zael
Thespian Extraordinaire
The more I see this Astaroth the more I love him. I think it's the stone skin tone marred by the tattered magma-esque skin tearing, and the just... brutal, barbaric outfit. I think he looked amazing with his minimalist design I and II, but this is on par with those IMO.
Crash X
[14] Master
If anything it’ll probably be there. The mood switching added more depth to Tira’s gameplay and helped her stand out, even if in game it can be quite a double edged sword depending on the situation.
fallacie
[12] Conqueror
Raise our weapons against her? Why would we raise our weapons AGAINST her? IS SEONG MINA GONNA TURN EVIL??
honestly though... it adds up... the dark costume... her gangster eyes in the official art... the fact she was revealed with astaroth.....
if its true... this is the soul crushing character development she deserves
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Windstar
[13] Hero
I just see this on twitter and guess who came to my mind
Which twitter did you pull this from?
Rex Dart
[12] Conqueror
So, Astaroth's new outfit...
His armor looks like it's carved from rock, and his loin cloth seems to be made of animal fur. This was probably meant to emphasize his barbarism and wild aggression. Also, the stone armor (which is similar in color to his skin) might be meant to visually communicate his origin as a golem - created from earth.
However, this just doesn't fit the character. He's a product of Fygul Cestemus, which obviously possesses mysterious and advanced powers. (They built a robot after all.) So why would they give the leader of their army bulky stone armor, when metal armor would be readily available to them? Did the golem project run out of funding right after Astaroth was born? And the animal fur is way too naturalistic. It doesn't mesh with the occult or the golem image.
That's my first big problem. My second is the ornate golden snakes around his neck and on his belt buckle. I like that it's a visual connection to his cult (and Palgaea shrine), but it's totally at odds with the wild barbarian look. I wish they had just designed fancy, ceremonial Fygul Cestemus armor for Astaroth. It might look a bit weird, but it would at least be interesting. But this weird mis-match of fancy jewelry with bulky rock armor just looks stupid.
Finally, his outfit is over designed. In my opinion, the biggest point of interest should be his creepy exposed heart, but it's practically lost between all the snake decorations and details in his armor and skin. His classic color scheme of mostly-brown-and-black was perfect for him because it made his red heart (and white eyes) jump out at you.
To end on a positive note, I'm sure he'll be very fun to play.
His armor looks like it's carved from rock, and his loin cloth seems to be made of animal fur. This was probably meant to emphasize his barbarism and wild aggression. Also, the stone armor (which is similar in color to his skin) might be meant to visually communicate his origin as a golem - created from earth.
However, this just doesn't fit the character. He's a product of Fygul Cestemus, which obviously possesses mysterious and advanced powers. (They built a robot after all.) So why would they give the leader of their army bulky stone armor, when metal armor would be readily available to them? Did the golem project run out of funding right after Astaroth was born? And the animal fur is way too naturalistic. It doesn't mesh with the occult or the golem image.
That's my first big problem. My second is the ornate golden snakes around his neck and on his belt buckle. I like that it's a visual connection to his cult (and Palgaea shrine), but it's totally at odds with the wild barbarian look. I wish they had just designed fancy, ceremonial Fygul Cestemus armor for Astaroth. It might look a bit weird, but it would at least be interesting. But this weird mis-match of fancy jewelry with bulky rock armor just looks stupid.
Finally, his outfit is over designed. In my opinion, the biggest point of interest should be his creepy exposed heart, but it's practically lost between all the snake decorations and details in his armor and skin. His classic color scheme of mostly-brown-and-black was perfect for him because it made his red heart (and white eyes) jump out at you.
To end on a positive note, I'm sure he'll be very fun to play.
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Windstar
[13] Hero
Everyone needs breakable armor mate. Astaroth included.
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SSfox
[14] Master
It's from an account that retweet scenery from different locations.
Ramus
[14] Master
Astaroth in that place in time was modeled after Rock, along the series he tried to make his own identity, that armor is not far out from what you did see Rock wearing, so maybe they are looking for that.
Rex Dart
[12] Conqueror
Er... Are you saying metal armor wouldn't be breakable? Or...
Sorry. What are you saying?
Maybe? But that just makes the snake decorations more egregiously out-of-place.
Master_Thespian
Imminent Heel Turn
I think this is to further emphasize the fact that he was created in Rock's image. Even his personality and demeanor in game are more aggressive than in the past. They seem to be highlighting his strength as a grappler even more.