Soul Calibur V announced

[Guild McCommunist]

If you're a fan of giant swords then prepare to get excited as Soul Calibur V has been officially announced by Namco Bandai. Developed by Project Soul, Soul Calibur V will be released on X360 and PS3 in 2012.

The latest instalment of the weapon-based fighter will be set 17 years after the events of Soul Calibur IV, and will follow Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexendra, whose "family destiny intertwines with the Soul swords."

Promising a refined battle system and improved graphics, Namco has said more details, including footage of the newly refined gameplay, will be revealed at E3.
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inb4 OMG PLEASE NO STAR WARS CHARACTERS. Although they were a bit overpowered, that's mainly why people wouldn't want them.

Anyway, I remember playing the shit out of SCII as a kid. Still own a copy and I love it. I've been playing a bit of SC: BD for the PSP and it's still fun as ever. This generation's getting shit tons of fighters!

 

[PyroSpark]

Personally, I loved Starkiller and Vader. >_>

 

[MakiManPR]

plz a Wii2 version with Link in it again

 

[Blaze163]

I just hope they don't spend all their money on gimmicky characters leaving none to develop any sort of story. Seriously, SC4 was a joke. We need something more than online play and a feeble character creator. For a start most people used that character creator to make anime characters then battled them online with other anime characters. The number of videos along the lines of 'OMG Cloud VS Sephiroth in SC4!!!111' on Youtube is truly staggering.

 

[Hero-Link]

I just hope they don't spend all their money on gimmicky characters leaving none to develop any sort of story. Seriously, SC4 was a joke. We need something more than online play and a feeble character creator. For a start most people used that character creator to make anime characters then battled them online with other anime characters. The number of videos along the lines of 'OMG Cloud VS Sephiroth in SC4!!!111' on Youtube is truly staggering.

THIS!!! THIS!!!!


After Soul Calibur 2, i just lost interest... i tried playing SC3 but the gameplay was horrible imo, same thing with SC4... i feel the game lost it's charm after SC2.

 

[cwstjdenobs]

After Soul Calibur 2, i just lost interest... i tried playing SC3 but the gameplay was horrible imo, same thing with SC4... i feel the game lost it's charm after SC2.

Before reading this article I'd just stopped playing 2 on the GC, and I totally agree. And I agree 2 was the best so far. Even my none gaming friends loved that one and can't stand 3 and 4. Even if they can't put their fingers on why.

 

[SamAsh07]

Most of the games lose their charm once they start taking the sequel path. Some do stand out, but most of them die down. SC V on the other hand, lets wait and see what's in stores in for us.

 

[Maz7006]

I too played the shit out of SC II (even have the original copy)

as long as there will be boobs and ass's to look at im in for this one

 

[SamAsh07]

I too played the shit out of SC II (even have the original copy)

as long as there will be boobs and ass's to look at im in for this one

+1 This.

 

[Windaga]

Well, Namco's been pretty friendly with Capcom lately. Maybe we'll see Dante or some other crossover character. I wasn't huge on SCIV, and I didn't like 3 at all (other than the awesome KOS-MOS get up

 

[Ikki]

I wonder if it'll have the Pink Panther.

 

[MakiManPR]

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http://youtu.be/VbIjwEHgtbc?hd=1

 

[Arshes91]

WOOOOOOOOOOOW O MY GOD S.S.Soul Calibur 5? I love you Namco-Bandai

 

[MakiManPR]

Eurogamer broke the story this morning with the first set of details about Soul Calibur V.

"Namco Bandai has lifted the lid on Soulcalibur V at its press event in Dubai this morning.

The game, set 17 years after Soulcalibur IV, features guest characters, Project Soul producer Hisaharu Tago told Christian Donlan for Eurogamer.

The main character is Patroklos, son of Sophitia. Patroklos is "inspired" by the gameplay of Sophitia, but is "sharper" and "more agile". He has new moves, but they're all inspired by Sophitia's.

V takes the Siegried ending of IV and builds upon it. Seigfried, now 39 years old, no longer wields the Soul Calibur sword.

V is described as a "generational shift", complete with new characters, but SCIV characters will return. "SC 1-4 was a continuous story," Tago said. "We want to make a generational shift with a new story this time."

The Soulcalibur series is famous for the inclusion of characters from other universes, such as Link from The Legend of Zelda and Yoda from Star Wars. Will other non-Soulcalibur characters feature?


"Difficult question," Tago said. "We will have guest characters as we did with Star Wars. Please stay tuned for more information on that."

V marks a shift from two-handed swords to short swords, Tago announced. The story includes "the enigma as to why the swords have become short swords".

The game's new fighting style is described as "lighter, sharper, and more elegant". The online mode has been improved with new features. "Gameplay in IV could be a little heavy, particularly when you were online – we wanted gameplay that was more fast and reactive," Tago said.

On the shift in gameplay: "Maybe the hardcore fans will be afraid that we lose the core of the gameplay, but that's not the case. And for new players it's nice to have gameplay that is more continuous – you don't need to wait as much between moves.

"There is quite some change in the gameplay from SCIV. The pace of the game has been improved, and the combos will be easier to perform, and the moves will be easier to pull out."

Elsewhere, Tago confirmed the create a character feature from previous games in the series returns, but refused to divulge details.

Namco Bandai is yet to show actual gameplay, but promised more information at E3 next month."

Huge thanks to Eurogamer for the news! With the game being shown at E3, you can expect a full report from Shoryuken.com.

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[Maz7006]

I too played the shit out of SC II (even have the original copy)

as long as there will be boobs and ass's to look at im in for this one

+1 This.

Taki in red suit from Soul Calibur II ....

lol.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

I wouldn't be surprised if they do console exclusives like Kratos for the PS3 version (he was in SC: BD after all) and, I don't know, Master Chief or something for the Xbox version.

I'm not gonna include a Project Cafe guess since I doubt it'll be on there.

 

[cwstjdenobs]

I really hope Talim has gotten a couple of years older. The age difference when 2 came out wasn't too bad, but I've being feeling like a dirty old man ever since 3...

 

[Fellow]

Dante for both 360 and PS3 versions.