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Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses

Since making its arcade
debut back in 1998,
Namco Bandai’s
one-on-one fighting
game has seen several sequels and
remakes on various platforms.
This Android version is a faithful
conversion of the original Soulcalibur
game and keeps the same formula
andchoiceofmodesastheclassic
coin-op. There’s the main Arcade
mode that pits you against a series of
enemies with a tougher boss at the
end, as well as Time Attack and
Survival modes.
Gameplay variety is pretty good,
but with only 19 characters to choose
from,youmaygetalittleboredafter
awhile.Eachfighterisdifferentand
has their own set of moves to master.
However, while the original game
benefited from the use of a physical

joystick (or joypad on console
versions), attempting to pull off a
nine-button combo with touch-
screen controls is near impossible
Apartfromthisshortcoming,
Soulcalibur is a fantastic conversion
oftheoriginalarcadegame,butlacks
the depth that some beat-’em-up
fans will probably crave.

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of weapons to use and combos to learn

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A new formula for puzzle
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Performance


Design


Value


»specification


Designed for:Phone and tablet
RequiresAndroid 4.0 and up

PriceFree+IAPs


»verdict


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Monument Valley
The most recent update has added a whole
host of gorgeous-looking levels to explore


Performcombomovestotakedownopponents

Afaithfulconversionofthe
classiccoin-op,butalittle
lacking in depth

»specification


»verdict


Designed for:Phone and tablet
Requires Android:2.3.3

Price£8.57/$13.99


Countdown
Thetoprightofthegamescreenwill
show you how many moves you have left
to complete the puzzle. If you fail to
finish the level in that time limit, you’ll
losealife

Connect
Drag your finger from dot to dot to
connect them and make longer lines
andcreatelargerscores.Becarefulnot
to drag your finger across a wrong dot,
as this will cost you a life

Precious lives
You’ll get a small number of lives to
complete a level and failure to do so
will push you back to the beginning.
Make sure to take your time in each
level, since backing out of it will also
cost you a life


Soulcalibur

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