Funnily enough, this is one of 2 instances where Julie Ann Taylor voiced a red-haired fighter that fights with 2 weapons, 2.5 if you count Izayoi. Same goes for Yuko Kaida since Nariko from Heavenly Sword was in PS All Stars. But yeah Hilde's outfits are really strong all round while Dampierre.......I mean his character could've worked if it wad writen differently, but yeah he's Lore/Tonal Dissonance.
Hilde has really great designs in my opinion, instantly recognisable every time. Dampierre gives me so much Waluigi vibes I just can't help to like him and his cartoony design and attitude BUT he clearly doesn't fit with SC as a whole.
Hilde is my second favorite SOULCALIBUR character (my first being Setsuka and my third being Amy/Viola) its a shame her lore wasn't fleshed out, same with the rest of SCV's roster. Like according to her description, she participated in the assault on Nightmare's Castle but we dont see her, heck we dont even know if she survived. her SCVI story, like the rest of the roster, it ends on a cliffhanger which may never be resolved because Bandai Namco seems to have no interest expanding the new timeline. Instead they want to put all their resources into Tekken 8.
I don't really have much to say on both of these two tbh. Hilde I like, and I think she has a good design, but I can never gel her moveset that well, I like the idea of her moveset, (Especially since I'm a sucker for characters who use flags as weapons) but I just don't really like playing her. Maybe her SC6 version would change my mind, but I don't have her DLC so I wouldn't know. And Dampierre I think has potential, especially from what you've described, (Haven't played Broken Destiny much despite owning it on my PS4 after they added it) but he doesn't seem to meet that potential. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if he came back with a fairly different take on his design and story. Moveset I have no idea on since I don't have him in SC5 and haven't played Broken Destiny much.
I was kind of bummed out when I found out not many SoulCalibur fans were well...fans of the Waluigi looking but also dapper looking Dampierre. Even the SoulCalibur wiki page for Dampierre had a fun fact trivia saying he was one of the worst character's in this series from top 10 lists...ouch that is rough. Since I honestly hope he returns for future entries of this series.
The only real "Worst SoulCalibur Characters" list I can recall is the (now deleted) one by WiiDude Which had Setsuka (only on the list because of her brutal SCIII AI), Rock, Hilde, Every Single Mimic, Lizardman, Dampierre, Night Terror, Abyss, Cervantes, and both versions of Patroklos (as for the best list, Xiba (yes really), Maxi, Necrid, Ashlotte, Pyrrha Omega, Amy, Tira, Nightmare, Yoshimitsu, and Talim.)
i like all these takes!! i will say though when i use hilde in 4 and 5 i almost always go with her 2ps bc i like the elegance of them lol. dampierre is such a disappointment as a character because he has SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much potential to be such a great villain but then they had to make him...like that... literally so much of the problem in sc5 is his fault. like how did THAT GUY have that much influence in the lore hello??? that said though i do want to see him back and i want his henchmen in too. gisele is too good of a design for them not to use her lol. i feel like you could honestly go a team rocket kind of direction with that bunch but then where would they even fit into the game
Yeah, Damp should've been fine as a goofball character, but he looks too much like a cosplayer to me for some reason, like a steam-punk reject. Even certain guests like Ezio, Link and Heihachi fit in better visually. Though I do think him being the resident joke character does alleviate it a bit. I still can't help but wonder which cut characters could've been chosen instead of him. Hilde's not my favorite or anything, but I really dig her visuals. She even has distinct facial features too. Obviously, the marrying her cousin is some nasty shit, but you expect royals to do that sorta thing back in the day.
"BandaiNamco is afraid of women over the age of 30." Nina Williams: I'm 26 dammit! Stop asking! Heihachi: I could've sworn you were 4.... Nina Williams: Shut up!
Funnily enough, this is one of 2 instances where Julie Ann Taylor voiced a red-haired fighter that fights with 2 weapons, 2.5 if you count Izayoi. Same goes for Yuko Kaida since Nariko from Heavenly Sword was in PS All Stars.
But yeah Hilde's outfits are really strong all round while Dampierre.......I mean his character could've worked if it wad writen differently, but yeah he's Lore/Tonal Dissonance.
Real ones remember when this was every Astaroth costume
😂
Thank you for not leting soul calibur die❤
I’m doing my best! It’s my favorite video game series, and it breaks my heart to see how Bamco treats it.
@Silvershire i wish i could do something 🥲
Hilde has really great designs in my opinion, instantly recognisable every time.
Dampierre gives me so much Waluigi vibes I just can't help to like him and his cartoony design and attitude BUT he clearly doesn't fit with SC as a whole.
Hilde is my second favorite SOULCALIBUR character (my first being Setsuka and my third being Amy/Viola) its a shame her lore wasn't fleshed out, same with the rest of SCV's roster. Like according to her description, she participated in the assault on Nightmare's Castle but we dont see her, heck we dont even know if she survived. her SCVI story, like the rest of the roster, it ends on a cliffhanger which may never be resolved because Bandai Namco seems to have no interest expanding the new timeline. Instead they want to put all their resources into Tekken 8.
Very good
I love Hilde, she reminds me of a Walmart Farnese from 'Berserk'
I don't really have much to say on both of these two tbh. Hilde I like, and I think she has a good design, but I can never gel her moveset that well, I like the idea of her moveset, (Especially since I'm a sucker for characters who use flags as weapons) but I just don't really like playing her. Maybe her SC6 version would change my mind, but I don't have her DLC so I wouldn't know.
And Dampierre I think has potential, especially from what you've described, (Haven't played Broken Destiny much despite owning it on my PS4 after they added it) but he doesn't seem to meet that potential. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if he came back with a fairly different take on his design and story. Moveset I have no idea on since I don't have him in SC5 and haven't played Broken Destiny much.
Yes Ive been waiting for an SC vid.
Will you be reviewing any of the bonus characters in SC2, 3, & 4?
They’re on the schedule, I’ll get to them eventually.
@ can’t wait, your looks rankings made me a subscriber
@@crimsonite2044 I'm glad!
I was kind of bummed out when I found out not many SoulCalibur fans were well...fans of the Waluigi looking but also dapper looking Dampierre. Even the SoulCalibur wiki page for Dampierre had a fun fact trivia saying he was one of the worst character's in this series from top 10 lists...ouch that is rough. Since I honestly hope he returns for future entries of this series.
My gripes with his design aside, I do think he was a fun inclusion. I especially liked having his fighting style available for custom characters.
The only real "Worst SoulCalibur Characters" list I can recall is the (now deleted) one by WiiDude
Which had Setsuka (only on the list because of her brutal SCIII AI), Rock, Hilde, Every Single Mimic, Lizardman, Dampierre, Night Terror, Abyss, Cervantes, and both versions of Patroklos
(as for the best list, Xiba (yes really), Maxi, Necrid, Ashlotte, Pyrrha Omega, Amy, Tira, Nightmare, Yoshimitsu, and Talim.)
He'll ya let's go I like these videos 🤘🏽 do rock!
Thanks! Rock’s on the schedule, I’ll get to him eventually,
@@Silvershire no prob dude take your time
Wait but we just did Astaroth
(i know it's just a title goof but it's still funny)
Lol good catch. I’m super out of it today.
i like all these takes!! i will say though when i use hilde in 4 and 5 i almost always go with her 2ps bc i like the elegance of them lol. dampierre is such a disappointment as a character because he has SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much potential to be such a great villain but then they had to make him...like that... literally so much of the problem in sc5 is his fault. like how did THAT GUY have that much influence in the lore hello??? that said though i do want to see him back and i want his henchmen in too. gisele is too good of a design for them not to use her lol. i feel like you could honestly go a team rocket kind of direction with that bunch but then where would they even fit into the game
Yeah, Damp should've been fine as a goofball character, but he looks too much like a cosplayer to me for some reason, like a steam-punk reject. Even certain guests like Ezio, Link and Heihachi fit in better visually. Though I do think him being the resident joke character does alleviate it a bit. I still can't help but wonder which cut characters could've been chosen instead of him.
Hilde's not my favorite or anything, but I really dig her visuals. She even has distinct facial features too. Obviously, the marrying her cousin is some nasty shit, but you expect royals to do that sorta thing back in the day.
"BandaiNamco is afraid of women over the age of 30."
Nina Williams: I'm 26 dammit! Stop asking!
Heihachi: I could've sworn you were 4....
Nina Williams: Shut up!
lol