SoulCalibur II
Overview
SoulCalibur II is the third installment in the Soul series and continues the tradition of his predecessors with improved graphics, new characters and new levels. A majority of the action takes place in Weapon Master mode where you have to choose a character and travel a set map to fight the many other warriors through different levels and challenges. Console ports were released, including guest characters from other franchises.
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SoulCalibur II (Arcade) - Secrets and Tips
• There are no known cheat codes for the arcade version; this entry covers real gameplay secrets and tips.
• The arcade version allows hidden characters such as Charade to be enabled through operator settings (DIP switches) on certain cabinet configurations.
• Exterminate Challenge mode awards more cumulative points for win streaks; chaining perfect rounds multiplies your score.
• Learn to use Guard Impacts (counters triggered by blocking at the exact right moment): they are key to punishing aggressive opponents.
• Sidestepping within the 8-Way Run system dodges throws and horizontal attacks; 3D movement is essential against characters like Astaroth.
• Throws are performed with A+G or B+G; command throws of characters like Taki and Cervantes deal far more damage than basic ones.
• Soul Charge weapon-enhanced attacks guard-crush an opponent who blocks; use them when the rival is turtling.
• Practice parry timing on the cabinet: blocking at the last instant reduces guard damage and opens counterattack windows.
• The arcade version allows hidden characters such as Charade to be enabled through operator settings (DIP switches) on certain cabinet configurations.
• Exterminate Challenge mode awards more cumulative points for win streaks; chaining perfect rounds multiplies your score.
• Learn to use Guard Impacts (counters triggered by blocking at the exact right moment): they are key to punishing aggressive opponents.
• Sidestepping within the 8-Way Run system dodges throws and horizontal attacks; 3D movement is essential against characters like Astaroth.
• Throws are performed with A+G or B+G; command throws of characters like Taki and Cervantes deal far more damage than basic ones.
• Soul Charge weapon-enhanced attacks guard-crush an opponent who blocks; use them when the rival is turtling.
• Practice parry timing on the cabinet: blocking at the last instant reduces guard damage and opens counterattack windows.
