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The Soul Calibur and the Soul Edge as they appear in SoulCalibur V.
Soulcalibur is a series of weapon-based fighting games by Namco. It's also known as the SoulCalibur (or Soul Calibur). Note that its name is not Soul, but Soul Series, as it's officially known in Japan, since it only has one game that is not titled "SoulCalibur", the first episode titled Soul Edge or Soul Blade.
The story revolves around a sword that, after years of bloodshed and hatred, gained a soul of its own, the Soul Edge, and the sword forged to counter it, Soul Calibur.
Video Games[]
A total of 10 games have been released, including 6 main games and 4 minor titles. Many episodes also received upgraded re-releases, that included new characters or features (we count 6 of them, making a total of 16 releases, but this number is highly arguable).
Main games and revisions[]
- Soul Edge (December 1995) for Arcade
- Soul Edge Ver. II (May 16th, 1996) for Arcade
- Soul Edge (December 20th, 1996) for PlayStation. Known outside Japan as Soul Blade.
- SoulCalibur (July 30th, 1998) for Arcade
- SoulCalibur (August 5th, 1999) for Dreamcast, Xbox Live Arcade, and iOS
- SoulCalibur II (July 30th, 2002) for Arcade
- SoulCalibur II (March 27th, 2003) for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Online. Each of the three versions features a different exclusive character and is therefore considered by some a different revision.
- Soulcalibur II HD Online (November 20th, 2013) for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Both versions include the exclusive characters from the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions, but not the GameCube version.
- SoulCalibur II (March 27th, 2003) for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Online. Each of the three versions features a different exclusive character and is therefore considered by some a different revision.
- SoulCalibur III (October 25th, 2005) for PlayStation 2
- SoulCalibur III: Arcade Edition (2006) for Arcade
- SoulCalibur IV (July 29th, 2008) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Each version features an exclusive character, later made unlockable for the other version.
- SoulCalibur V (January 31st, 2012) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
- SoulCalibur VI (October 18th, 2018) for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
Other Games[]
- SoulCalibur Legends (November 20th, 2007) for Wii
- SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny (August 27th, 2009) for PlayStation Portable. Basically a portable version of SoulCalibur IV.
- Soulcalibur: Lost Swords (February 6th, 2014) for PlayStation Network. A free-to-play game based on Soul Calibur V. Service of the game terminated on November 30th, 2015.
- Soulcalibur: Unbreakable Soul (May 8th, 2014) for iOS
- Soulcalibur Pachislot (January 29th, 2017), Pachinko machine.
Publications[]
- Soulcalibur: Spirit Sword (1998)
- SoulCalibur (1999), a manga was published in five volumes to coincide with the release of the game.
Links to Other Series[]
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Dancing Eyes | August 27, 1996 | One of the girls in Dancing Eyes wears a "Soul Edge" T-shirt. | 2 |
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Valkyrie (Namco) | December 20, 1996 | Valkyrie's sword and shield are unlockable in console versions of Soul Edge and SoulCalibur II, SoulCalibur III and SoulCalibur IV. Cassandra received a bonus costume based on Valkyrie in console ports of SoulCalibur II, and several pieces of her costume are available as custom items in SoulCalibur III and downloadable in SoulCalibur V. | 1 |
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Babylonian Castle Saga | December 20, 1996 | The Blue Crystal Rod is unlockable in console versions of Soul Edge and SoulCalibur II, SoulCalibur III and SoulCalibur IV, and the Red Crystal Rod is unlockable in console ports of SoulCaibur II. Nightmare and Soul Edge appear as cards in Seme COM Dungeon: Drururuaga. Sophitia received a bonus costume based on Princess Ki in console ports of SoulCalibur II, and Gilgamesh's helmet and sword are available as custom items in SoulCalibur III. | 1 |
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Final Furlong | 1997 | One of the horses in Final Furlong is named "Soul Blade". | 3 |
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World Stadium | June 1998 | Several characters from SoulCalibur as players in Super World Stadium '98 and later sequels. | 1 |
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Tekken | July 30, 1998 | Yoshimitsu is selectable in SoulCalibur and most later episodes in the series; Heihachi is a guest character in the PlayStation version of SoulCalibur II and Devil Jin's style is usable in SoulCalibur V; there also are other minor references between the two series. | 1 |
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Point Blank | 2000 | An image of Yoshimitsu from SoulCalibur appears as a possible target in Point Blank 3. | 2 |
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World Kicks | March 2000 | Ivy Valentine from SoulCalibur is one of the players in the "Namco All Stars '90" team in World Kicks. | 1 |
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Pac-Man | September 03, 2002 | Astaroth from SoulCalibur is selectable in Pac-Man Fever, while a Pac-Man keychain appears as a downloadable item in Soul Calibur V. | 1 |
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Zelda | March 27, 2003 | Link is a guest character in the GameCube version of SoulCalibur II. | 1 |
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Spawn | March 27, 2003 | Spawn is a guest character in the Xbox version of SoulCalibur II. | 1 |
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Bravoman | March 27, 2003 | Taki received a bonus costume based on Waya Hime from Bravoman in console ports of SoulCalibur II. | 2 |
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Mirai Ninja | March 27, 2003 | One of Yoshimitsu's swords introduced in SoulCalibur II is named Shiranui, after the main character of Mirai Ninja. | 3 |
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Taiko no Tatsujin | October 30, 2003 | Taiko no Tatsujin: Appare Sandaime and later games in the series feature music tracks from the Soul series. | 2 |
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Smash Court Tennis | May 28, 2004 | Raphael and Cassandra from SoulCalibur II are playable characters in Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2, while artwork of the cast of SoulCalibur appears as part of an easter egg in the training mode of Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis. | 1 |
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Tales of (Series) | December 16, 2004 | Veigue from Tales of Rebirth is based on Siegfried from SoulCalibur, he is seen wielding Siegfried's Requiem sword as his strongest weapon, and his "Celsius Calibur" attack summons the Soul Calibur, which can also be obtained as a weapon in Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave and Tales of the Abyss; a costume of Mitsurugi is DLC in Tales of Vesperia and again with Taki in Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2; Radiant Mythology 2 also features the Soul Edge and Soul Calibur as EX Challenge DLC weapons and the Tales of Arise "Blade of Sealing" artifact is the Soul Embrace from SoulCalibur III; while Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia is a guest character in SoulCalibur Legends. | 1 |
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Namco × Capcom | May 26, 2005 | Namco × Capcom features characters from the Soul series. | 1 |
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Asterix | October 16, 2005 | In Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum there are references to the Soul series. | 3 |
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Xenosaga | October 25, 2005 | Create-A-Soul mode in SoulCalibur III features character parts to create KOS-MOS from Xenosaga. | 2 |
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Genpei Toma Den | October 25, 2005 | Create-A-Soul mode in SoulCalibur III features Kagekiyo's armor and mask from Genpei Toma Den, and a sword for Yoshimitsu named "Kagekiyo" in reference to its protagonist has existed since SoulCalibur II. | 2 |
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Gilmore Girls | 2006 | In an episode of Gilmore Girls a character is seen playing Soul Calibur II. | 2 |
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Universal Fighting System | April 2006 | Universal Fighting System includes six sets of cards based on Soul Calibur III and two sets based on Soul Calibur IV. | 1a |
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Fast and Furious | September 26, 2006 | The PlayStation 2 The Fast and The Furious video game by Namco features drifter charms of 13 characters from Soul Calibur III. (see details) |
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QuickSpot | March 01, 2007 | Unou no Tatsukin: Soukai! Machigai Museum 2 features several puzzle using images from SoulCalibur III. | 2 |
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Final Fantasy | November 26, 2007 | Soul Calibur IV features the hairstyle of Final Fantasy VII's Cloud as character customization. | 2 |
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Star Wars | July 29, 2008 | The Apprentice from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, along with Darth Vader and Yoda are guest characters in SoulCalibur IV; Star Wars: Visions of the Blade is a crossover with the Soul Series. | 1 |
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Sgt. Frog | July 29, 2008 | Angol Fear from Soul Calibur IV is the cousin of Angol Mois from Sgt. Frog, and then appears in Chapter 148 of the Keroro Gunso manga. | 1 |
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Namco Classic Collection | September 17, 2008 | Soulcalibur II is included in Namco Classic Fighter Collection. | 2 |
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God of War | August 27, 2009 | Kratos from God of War is a guest character in SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny. | 1 |
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Scott Pilgrim | August 13, 2010 | The movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World features a sword similar to Ivy's Valentine from the Soul series. | 3 |
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Queen's Blade | March 25, 2011 | Ivy, Taki and Pyrrha from the Soul series received a visual combat book for Queen's Gate and make a guest appearance in Queen's Gate: Spiral Chaos. | 1 |
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Family Stadium | March 31, 2011 | Pro Baseball Famista 2011 and Famista Dream Match feature Mitsurugi and Siegfried from the Soul series as guest players, with Taki, Ivy and Astaroth also added to Famista Dream Match in December 2015, and Mitsurugi also returning in Famista Climax; additionally one of the players in the Namco Stars team in Super Famista 5 and its sequels is called "Soul Edge", while one in Family Stadium 2003 is called "Maxi". | 1 |
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The Stanley Parable | July 27, 2011 | In The Stanley Parable there's a pic of Nightmare on the Leadership board. | 3 |
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Assassin's Creed | January 31, 2012 | Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed II is a guest character in SoulCalibur V. | 1 |
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Klonoa | May 08, 2012 | A Klonoa keychain is included in the Soul Calibur V downloadable pack Miscellaneous Equipment 1. | 2 |
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Splatterhouse | May 08, 2012 | The Terror Mask from Splatterhouse is included in the SoulCalibur V donwloadable pack Miscellaneous Equipment 1. | 2 |
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The Big Bang Theory | March 07, 2013 | Sheldon and Howard play Soul Calibur V which Leonard finds sexist in the episode The Contractual Obligation Implementation. | 2 |
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Death Battle! | September 13, 2013 | Ivy Valentine and Nightmare have been subjects for Death Battle! | 2 |
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Warriors (Koei) | September 26, 2013 | Sophitia from the Soul Series is playable in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. | 1 |
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Ace Combat | September 18, 2014 | Ace Combat Infinity features emblems based on characters from Soulcalibur Lost Swords as part of a collaboration event. | 2 |
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Outcast Odyssey | August 2015 | Outcast Odyssey featured cards based on Soul Calibur characters during limited promotions. | 1a |
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Project X Zone | November 12, 2015 | Project X Zone 2 features characters from the Soul series. | 1 |
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LittleBigPlanet | November 15, 2016 | Outfits based on Soul Calibur characters are downloadable in LittleBigPlanet 3. | 2 |
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Any Malu | February 4, 2018 | Soul Calibur VI is shown in "5 DICAS SURREAIS - OS GAMES DO WILLEN". (see details) |
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The Witcher | October 18, 2018 | Geralt de Rivia from The Witcher is a guest character in SoulCalibur VI. | 1 |
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NieR | December 18, 2018 | 2B from NieR: Automata is a guest character in SoulCalibur VI. | 1 |
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Samurai Shodown | March 31, 2020 | Haohmaru from Samurai Showdown appears as a DLC guest character in SoulCalibur VI. | 1 |
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The King of Fighters | December 15, 2022 | Several characters from Soul series appear in The King of Fighters: All Star as part of a special event. | 1 |
