“What the hell?” at Astaroth’s new look. Not that I’m saying it’s bad, but…I didn’t really know how Namco could go from SC4’s model which was basically Astaroth’s body turned inside out. Now he looks…I don’t even know. I need a better look at it before I draw comparisons.
I’m going to guess that this is a whole new Astaroth. The one in SC4 died(big surprise) and hence, we have the new green Astaroth. Soon enough he’ll be a big muscly rainbow of pain.
Just as long a he never goes deous SCIII look I’m fine with the big shotas desgins.
Ah, it’s a leather executioner costume. Doesn’t look half bad, it’s just that lime green color that feels off.
So [S]Amy[/S] Viola can set up her orb on the stage like a mine - plus, of course… it can also follow her, like a ghetto Soul Satellite.
I want to see some Viola gameplay. The new characters that have new movesets really caught my attention.
While the gameplay vid doesn’t come… at least we have her artwork or something:
Can’t wait to try her out. If she’s indeed really Amy, that’s a big plus <3 (she’s my main in SCIV).
Freddy’s ancestor. Thats hella sick.
**TGS trailer shows off various characters, including Astaroth and Viola
http://www.gamekult.com/video/soulcalibur-v-trailer-tgs-2011-11019306v.html
Art of Astaroth and Viola**
Astaroth:
http://cdn.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/photos/00/01/44/96/ME0001449612_2.jpg
http://cdn.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/photos/00/01/44/96/ME0001449614_2.jpg
Viola:
http://cdn.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/photos/00/01/44/96/ME0001449613_2.jpg
http://cdn.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/photos/00/01/44/96/ME0001449615_2.jpg*
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A bunch of new screenshots (scroll down)
http://www.gamekult.com/actu/tgs-2011-soulcalibur-v-en-exhibition-A0000096211.html
My thoughts: The new Astaroth looks good and Viola’s design and gameplay is nice.
It’s a shame they still can’t translate the concept art designs onto the 3D models well, since the art has a more distinct look to them (in Viola’s case, she looks more mature in the art compared to the 3D model, i.m.o.).
Astaroth looks like an orc or something. And Viola looks too much like Amy for it to be a coincidence.
Don’t forget to visit 8wayrun.com. There’s gameplay videos posted, and I added a couple in the Media section. Also check below for more stuff.
Looks like IGN has some gameplay videos:
There’s more than just this, but I’ll spotlight this because this video shows a returning “mechanic”: the aesthetic “armor/clothes breaking”. I’m not sure if we knew about this until now. Seemingly, these armor breaks only occur on KO, but I’m kinda disappointed that this is making a return. I’m kind of in the boat that the armor/clothes breaking in SC4 was kinda…creepy in some cases. Hopefully this iteration will be a little tamer. Though, with Maxi completely losing his coat during an armor break…I’m not sure what to expect.
Viola’s gameplay looks tight. And armor breaking is back? God damn it, Daishi.
At least it’s on KO only.
Viola :lovin:
and where in the name of gos is cervantes and/or nightmare, i need my mains back damn it
That’s too bad, I liked the way it was implemented in SCIV.
Daishi Odashima
I get a lot of requests to have more revealing costumes… I think Ivy’s 2P costume is pretty revealing.
YES! Can’t wait to see it.
Daishi Odashima
The composers from CIA are Hiroki Kikuta, Cris Velasco and Inon Zur. Look them up! They’re very famous artists in the field!
Cris Velasco known from God of War, and Hiroki Kikuta, the creator of Shadow Hearts!!! One of my favorite JRPG series ever!
Namco Bandai’s been very secretive on SCV IMO. I really want to see how the new mechanics work, the fluid-gameplay, how the new guard system works, what significance the flashing health bar is when near KO (or is that the purpose)
Flashing health bar is guard break. You no longer get an instant kill but you get a free combo.
"The composers from CIA are Hiroki Kikuta, Cris Velasco and Inon Zur. Look them up! They’re very famous artists in the field!
I liked the work the composers did for SC4 (and the composers for 2&3) so I don’t really see why they thought change was necessary?
Not that I’m complaining, mind you. Inon Zur, [FONT=inherit]Hiroki Kikuta and [/FONT][FONT=inherit]Cris Velasco have all done some exceptional music. I can’t recall that I’ve heard anything by [/FONT][FONT=inherit]John Kurlander, though.[/FONT]
[FONT=inherit]But I hope they create a super sweet soundtrack![/FONT]
But I guess this is why we have mostly heard recycled music so far in SC5, the composers must be busy at work[FONT=inherit].[/FONT]
Oh and it looks like we’ll be seeing SC5 in Q1 2012
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/15/soulcalibur-vs-tale-of-swords-and-souls-will-be-told-in-q1-2012/[FONT=inherit]
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Viola looks cool, but not digging the color scheme. Another chick with white hair and purple motif? /head scratch
If that’s based on fiscal quarters, then that means sometime after March but before June. Looks like it might make EVO after all.
