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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 84 | 41 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 80 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 98% | 94 | 15 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 44 reviews sampled · 33 total reviews in window · weighted 30.5 up / 0.7 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (131)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“The Project Soul team tried to collect all the best from the previous games in the series into one and made some nice improvements in SoulCalibur VI. I want to believe that SoulCalibur has returned, and this time for a long time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Soulcalibur VI fills the gap between casual fighting games and serious e-sports disciplines. It has great mechanics, which are easy to learn for newcomers, and perfect character editor. But most important of all is that Soulcalibur VI is really interesting to play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In the end, there’s a purity to how SoulCalibur VI is so focused above all else on its spectacular swordplay and world building. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I would love it if Soulcalibur VI was prettier and offered more warriors. But what I got was great nonetheless, a superb beat’em up game with a well-designed fighting system, tons of single player content, a solid multiplayer and a unique atmosphere. The legend is back!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“All in all, it’s a game that simply goes above and beyond what normal fighting games do. From the overall aesthetic to the fluidity of its unique combat. The two-story modes offer unique experiences and online matches give the game value in replayability. And I’m probably a broken record at this point but Libra of Souls is definitely the star of the show as it encourages players to be creative while also experimental.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“SoulCalibur VI tries to provide a comprehensive package, but the single player offerings are still lacking. The fighting system is solid, but it's the package that lacks something special.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“SoulCalibur VI is a fresh game which also hits the nostalgia chords very well.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“SoulCalibur VI tries to go back to its roots and mostly succeeds. It is far from being the game expected after waiting so long for the sixth entry, with low quality visuals, long loading times, and not much improvement over the same old combat, but if the return of old character favourites and that classic gameplay is what is sought after, this will do the job, with plenty to do for the solo player in story modes, although there is a lack of options outside of that.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“SoulCalibur VI is a fantastic addition to the series and has quickly become my favourite fighting game of this generation. It looks amazing, sounds incredible and runs great.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Soulcalibur VI expands the fighting experience with a brief history lesson surrounding the events of the game. While this does take some time to get used to, it offers some great context while introducing a new method to unlock items. There's a noticeable increase in the game's combat, but offers a familiar experience all-around.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Soulcalibur VI delivers newcomers and old-time fans alike a double serving: it's a solid 3D fighter that will surely keep one's fighting game community busy for months to come, and a single-player experience chock-full of things to do thanks to two lengthy single-player campaigns and an absorbing Character Creation mode.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“All in all, SoulCalibur VI is an accomplished package and a fighting game that just feels great to play.”
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Patch history
- Update Ver. 2.30 Patch NotesNov 30, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Update Ver. 2.25.01 Patch NotesOct 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update Ver. 2.25 Patch NotesSep 11, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Update Ver. 2.20 & 2.21 Patch NotesAug 3, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update Ver. 1.51 Patch NotesSep 3, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- SOULCALIBUR VI - Cassandra now available!Aug 5, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update Ver. 1.42 Patch NotesJun 19, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE: SCVI Patch 1.40 NotesMay 16, 2019
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update V1.20 Patch NotesFeb 19, 2019
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update V1.11 Patch NotesJan 16, 2019
- SOULCALIBUR VI Update V1.10 Patch NotesDec 13, 2018
- PS4/Xbox One/STEAM Ver1.02 Update NoteNov 16, 2018