Rumor: Soulcalibur IV may feature 'equipment destruction'

by Nick Doerr { Apr 17th 2008 at 7:30PM }

It's just a phrase, but "equipment destruction" can mean a lot of things. For Soulcalibur IV, it doesn't just refer to disarming your opponent, but cracking through their armor Valkyrie Profile 2 style to get to their weakpoints. So to speak. Apparently, the idea exists that you'll be able to chip away at Hilde's armor and break down Siegfried's mail.

But, as Siliconera pointed out, not all characters in Soulcalibur really wear all that much. A lot of characters wear fabric outfits, while others seem to wear an outfit made completely of dental floss. So it's anyone's guess if this concept comes to fruition, but it's absolutely on the table.

Tags: namco-bandai, soul-calibur-iv, soulcalibur, soulcaliburiv

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Deadpool @ Apr 17th 2008 7:52PM

I remember they had a feature like that in the original Playstation Soul Edge/ Soul Blade, just not as detailed. I was wondering if they ever brought that type of system back.

Oh yeah, they should bring back KHAN for the music as well. That music was amazing when I first heard it...I forgot how many years it been.

RazLeboL @ Apr 17th 2008 9:13PM

Yeah, it was in Soul Edge. I remember it too. Fantastic game.

HektikLyfe @ Apr 17th 2008 7:54PM

There was another game that used this idea. Needless to say it was not for children. I believe it was called Rapelay? There was another, more popular game that actually implemented it well. Rival Schools: United by Fate.

HektikLyfe @ Apr 17th 2008 8:04PM

My mistake, it was called Battle Raper or something equally ridiculous. You'll forgive my faulty knowledge of Hentai titles. If I had remembered correctly I would be asking for forgiveness from someone a little more omnipotent.

Deadpool @ Apr 17th 2008 9:25PM

Actually there was no visable deterioration of the character models in Rival Schools: United by fate. They were just butt ugly...but the game's fantastic.

HektikLyfe @ Apr 18th 2008 12:22PM

Man, I am on a roll. Fighting Vipers was the game. This time I am positive. I have a screenshot.

http://images.webmagic.com/klov.com/images/10/1051639274.jpg

Equally ugly though.

P-dub @ Apr 17th 2008 8:12PM

So what happens when you fight Ivy O.O
lol

Ty @ Apr 17th 2008 10:11PM

Thats it! More VIDEO GAME and console related news dudes keep it up! Nick, I love this group blog.

I love PS3Fanboy.com

Ninegauger @ Apr 18th 2008 12:41AM

1up.com I think has an interview with the developers and this destruction is tied to their 1 hit kill moves. The idea being that if you block too much you'll lose your armor and be susceptible to finishing moves.

I'm curious how (and whether) it will manifest itself with regard to the character models on all (or any) characters.

HektikLyfe @ Apr 18th 2008 12:10PM

This could go very well. Keep people from constantly blocking and running away. I like where they are headed.

But they could get it wrong. I hated juggling in the Street Fighter series. I hope they don't borrow from that mechanic.

2Perfect @ Apr 18th 2008 12:20AM

Yoda breaks Darth Vader's light saber with enough use of the force? :P

JoJo @ Apr 18th 2008 12:27AM

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

CJLopez @ Apr 18th 2008 1:43PM

So.... yeah, to be applied this idea, in the case of Sophitia, who just wear a fabric clothes, some shoulder, knees protectors and her shield, would this only break her shield??? or would also rip some of her clothes, leaving her more unclothed than what she's already is?????? *droooooool*