SoulCalibur VI is a fantastic looking entry in the series, but beyond that feels like something of a missed opportunity.

For someone with little Soul Calibur experience before now, I feel that Soul Calibur VI can be a pretty good starting point for someone to the series.  The tutorial in Mission Mode will help you learn the basics and you can always look up more advanced moves and techniques for any character at almost any time.  Add in the Mission and Story modes and there's a lot to do beyond just fighting several random CPU opponents and calling it a day.

For the mainstream player, Soulcalibur VI is a game that's easy to pick up and play. And that makes it easy to recommend, even if it didn't stun me as much as some other recent fighters.