Yet another legend arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade, a Hall Of Fame masterpiece worthy of a roster that includes Pac-Man and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The game is Namco-Bandai’s Soulcalibur, which pushed the boundaries of 3D fighting games back in 1998, and still looks and plays magnificently.

Ahead of it’s time? We certainly think so. A decade ago this was showcase software for SEGA’s last ever console Dreamcast. Time has flown while Soulcalibur has remained a stand-out moment in gaming history. You can see how the characters look terrific, but you’ll find the rewards for mastering their moves against friends are untarnished. Playing Soulcalibur you’ll be sampling a great moment in history, but also getting some practice for Soulcalibur IV due next month.

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