Algol is one of the unlockable characters in the 2008 fighting game Soul Calibur IV. He is the game's main villain, and can be unlocked for play by defeating him in story mode.Soulcalibur Wiki: Soul Calibur IV – Algol Profile Page
Algol Facts
Algol's Strengths
- Fast, powerful moves
- Unique attacks:
- Projectile: shoots bubbles, can be shot straight or bounced off surfaces
- Teleport: can get him out of tight situations1up.com: Soul Calibur 4 - Algol Profile Page
Algol's Weaknesses
- Projectile attack can be blocked and reflected back at him
- Is left vulnerable when combos are blocked1up.com: Soul Calibur 4 - Algol Profile Page
Soul Calibur IV Facts
- Developer: Project Soul
- Publisher: Namco
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Genre: Fighting
- Modes: Single-player, multiplayer (up to four-player battles)1up.com: Soul Calibur IV Review (July 24, 2008)
- ESRB Rating: Teen (T)
- Release date: July 29, 2008