Simple to play, but given enough effort you could feel immortal.
I have a few groups of friends that I tend to hang out with, some are good at fighting games and some are not. This game can appeal to both sides with its simple and easy gameplay, that can be advanced if you want it to be. And this is the reason I enjoy this game so much is the fact that no matter how much I play I feel like I am getting better and if I am playing against my competitive friends it is enjoyable, and against my friends that are not so good I could play a character that I rarely play to give me something to learn as well as given my friends a chance, which adds a lot of replay value to this game. Online multiplayer for the most part has very little lag which adds even replay value, which is fun for late nights when I cant sleep.
The visuals of this game are just stunning, and while some moves may just appear flashy and pointless, with a little effort they will fit into the gameplay and be of use. The stage designs are downright beautiful, while some may be annoying with so much stuff going on in the background it adds to the gameplay.
The sound in this installment is fairly good, probably not as great as the old games due to the sound track(just a personal opinion), but in no way is it bad. Also with DLC you can download the sound track from Soul Calibur, which is nice. A option for japanese voice acting adds a nice spin to the game if you are a person who prefers them over the english voicings, but just another matter of opinion.
All and all SC4 is a great game, and I believe anyone who enjoys having a good battle with their friends would find this game to be a good investment.