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'''''Soulcalibur II''''' is a fighting game developed by Namco. It is the third title in the Soul Series. It is the first to feature guest characters, the [[Nintendo GameCube]] version features [[Link]].
'''''Soulcalibur II''''' is a 2002 arcade fighting game, developed by Project Soul and published by Namco. It is a sequel to the 1998 fighting game '''''Soulcalibur''''' and is the third mainline entry in the ''Soulcalibur'' series. The game was released for the Namco System 246 arcade board, receiving ports for the PlayStation 2, [[Nintendo GameCube]], and Xbox in the same year.
 
''Soulcalibur II'' revolves around Soul Edge, a legendary weapon that has been shattered into pieces; various warriors from across the globe seek to gather all the pieces, so that they can either destroy the weapon or claim it for themselves. The game features graphical improvements compared to its predecessor, quality-of-life improvements to the gameplay, and is the first game in the franchise to feature guest fighters. It is also the first game in the franchise's 1590 A.D. trilogy, which would continue in '''''Soulcalibur III''''' and '''''Soulcalibur IV'''''.
 
The game was a critical and commercial success, and the introduction of guest fighters, particularly Link, received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. A high-definition port, '''''Soulcalibur II HD Online''''', was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013, which featured all content from the PS2 version.


==Story==
==Story==
[[File:Soulcalibur 2 (Zelda Cameo).jpg|thumb|left]]
[[File:Soulcalibur 2 (Zelda Cameo).jpg|thumb|left|A fight between [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] and Maxi on the GameCube version]]
''Soulcalibur II'' is set in Europe in 1590 AD, four years after the events of the first ''SoulCalibur'' game. Soul Edge is a legendary weapon with the ability to shapeshift into any form its wielder desires, and thus is highly treasured across the world; unbeknownst to many, however, Soul Edge is cursed with evil power, and feeds on souls - it has the ability to possess its wielder if they are unable to resist its influence, and it consumes the souls of any it kills. Soul Edge eventually came into possession of the dreaded Spanish pirate, Cervantes de Leon, who remained dormant in an abandoned Spanish port town while killing any who entered - in his hands, Soul Edge took the form of a pair of longswords. Cervantes was eventually defeated by the Greek warrior Sophitia Alexandra and Japanese ninja Taki, destroying one of the Soul Edge blades - the remaining blade was claimed by a young German knight, Siegfried Schtauffen, after he defeated Cervantes' reanimated corpse. Soul Edge gradually possessed Siegfried over time, transforming him into a tyrant known as Nightmare.
''Soulcalibur II'' is set in medieval Europe in 1591, four years after the events of the first ''Soulcalibur''.
 
The wave of slaughters that terrorized Europe reached a sudden end. The knight in azure armor, Nightmare, and his followers were successful in collecting enough souls and were about to start the restoring ceremony on the ruins of the once-proud Osthreinsburg Castle. But just as the ceremony was to start, three young warriors assaulted the castle. In a matter of time the clan was defeated and Nightmare stood in front of the young warriors wielding the Sacred Trinity. After an intense battle Nightmare fell, but then the evil soul inside Soul Edge sent the young warriors into a vortex of hellfire and stood to confront them. As a result of Soul Edge's evil aura, Krita-Yuga revealed its true form: that of the Holy Sword, Soul Calibur.
 
The intense battle ended with the victory of the holy sword, but at the collapse of the vortex of Inferno, both swords along with the azure Nightmare were sucked in a void and expelled in another place. Siegfried Schtauffen, who was until a moment before the Azure Knight, restored his mind. Recognizing his sins, he set on a journey of atonement. Still the blade held a strong bond, and every night it took control of the body and took souls of those nearby. The efforts made by the young knight were fruitless, and four years later the Azure Nightmare returned.
 
Around those times various warriors came into contact of the blade's remaining fragments, revealing Soul Edge's ultimate survival after its defeat. Driven either to possess or destroy it, they join a new journey, while Nightmare starts his rampage once again, seeking souls to restore Soul Edge once again...
 
==Soul Edge==
[[File:Soul-Edge-Complete.png|thumb|100px|right|The Soul Edge while wielded by Link]]
The '''Soul Edge''' is an ancient, cursed sword in the ''Soulcalibur'' series.
 
Soul Edge has unique, shape-shifting properties, enabling it to take the form of any weapon in existence, perfectly tailored to its wielder. As a result, Soul Edge is highly regarded and desired by warriors across the globe for its power and versatility. However, Soul Edge is cursed with evil magic; the blade feeds on the souls of its wielder and any it slays, and thus is able to possess its wielder if they do not possess a strong will.
 
In ''Soulcalibur'', Soul Edge was wielded by a Spanish pirate, Cervantes de Leon; in his hands, Soul Edge took the form of a pair of twin longswords - one male, one female. Cervantes was ultimately defeated, and the female Soul Edge was destroyed - the male Soul Edge was claimed by German knight Siegfried Schtauffen, but he succumbed to its influence and became Nightmare, an azure-clad knight who became obsessed with enhancing the sword's power. In ''Soulcalibur II'', the shards of the female Soul Edge reappeared across the world, each causing destruction and chaos with their mere presence - each of the warriors in the game came into possession of one shard, and sought to take the shards from the other warriors - they would then either reforge Soul Edge and claim the weapon for themselves, or destroy the blade for good.
 
The completed Soul Edge can be unlocked as a weapon for any warrior; in Link's hands, it becomes a longsword and shield, identical to his [[Master Sword]] and [[Hylian Shield]], but with a corrupted, fleshy appearance. When equipped as the warrior's weapon, Soul Edge vastly enhances their attack power and defense, but at the cost of draining their HP over time.
 
==''The Legend of Zelda'' content==
[[File:SoulcaliburII-Link1.png|200px|thumb|right|Link in ''Soulcalibur II'']]
''Soulcalibur II'' featured a unique guest fighter for each of its home console ports; the GameCube version features [[Link]], based on his appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
 
===Biography===
One of the fragments of Soul Edge found itself in [[Hyrule]], where it possessed a magician. The magician, under Soul Edge's influence, shrouded Hyrule in dark, ominous clouds, and caused disasters across the kingdom; however, the [[Hero of Time|Link (Ocarina of Time)]], summoned by [[Zelda (Ocarina of Time)|Princess Zelda]] to investigate, defeated the magician and restored peace to Hyrule. Link learned of Soul Edge, and while he possessed one of the fragments, the others were gathering in the ''Soulcalibur'' world. Armed with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the [[Ocarina of Time]], Link travelled to the other world to destroy Soul Edge himself and prevent it from threatening Hyrule once again.


Soul Edge created the "Evil Seed", a bright column of light that brought calamity and death to all of Europe. While Nightmare and his followers sought to strengthen Soul Edge further, he was defeated by a trio of young heroes: one of the heroes, Krita-Yuga, was really the sacred blade Soul Calibur. The heroes defeated Nightmare, but both swords and Nightmare became trapped in the void. Siegfried was able to resist Soul Edge's influence and regain control of himself, setting out on a path of atonement, but every night, Soul Edge turned him back into Nightmare to take more souls. Four years later, Nightmare was able to escape from the void, and the shattered pieces of Soul Edge were found by various warriors from around the globe, their presence causing chaos and evil across the globe. Each warrior sets out on a quest to either claim Soul Edge for themselves or destroy it, while Nightmare seeks to defeat the warriors and reclaim Soul Edge.
In his Arcade Mode ending, Link successfully banishes the evil power within Soul Edge, saving the ''Soulcalibur'' world. He then returns to Hyrule, leaving only a faint echo of the Ocarina of Time behind.


One of the warriors who sought to destroy Soul Edge was the [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Hero of Time]]. One of Soul Edge's fragments had taken control of a magician in [[Hyrule]], who then used his power to sow chaos and destruction across the kingdom. Link defeated the magician and returned peace to Hyrule, but learned of Soul Edge and the other pieces. Armed with the [[Master Sword]], [[Hylian Shield]], and the [[Ocarina of Time]], Link travelled to the ''SoulCalibur'' world to destroy Soul Edge and prevent its resurrection.
===Specific Information===
*Link's Destined Battle in Arcade Mode is against Raphael.
*Link's home stage is the Ostrheinsburg Chapel, and his alternate stage is Eurydice Shrine Gallery.


In his ending, Link successfully seals Soul Edge away, saving both Hyrule and the ''SoulCalibur'' world. He then returns home,  
===Moveset===
Link's moveset is based on both his ''[[Super Smash Bros. (Series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' moveset and the various techniques he learns in the series; said techniques include the [[Spin Attack]], [[Jump Attack]], [[Down Thrust]], [[Jump Thrust]], [[Pegasus Boots#Dash Attack|Dash Attack]], and more. Link (alongside Spawn in the Xbox version) is also the first warrior in the series to use ranged attacks, as he is able to use the [[Fairy Bow]], [[Boomerang]], and [[Bombs]] in some of his attacks.


==Weapons==
===Costumes===
The game features several unlockable weapons, purchased while playing in the Weapons Master mode. Each location through Europe has a shop featuring unique items. A few notable locations sell unique outfits, battle demonstrations, etc.
Link has four costumes, as opposed to the usual two: his standard green tunic, the [[Goron Tunic]], the [[Zora Tunic]], and his [[Blue Ring]] tunic from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. The latter two costumes must be purchased from the Castor Shop in Extra Chapter 1 of Weapon Master Mode, for 21,000 Gold each.


Link's weapons are as follows:
===Weapons===
Like the other warriors, up to 11 different weapons are available for Link. He begins the game with the Master Sword, while the other weapons must be purchased from various shops in Weapon Master Mode for Gold.


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|[[File:Master-Sword-Soulcalibur-II.png|80px]]<br/>[[Master Sword]] & [[Hylian Shield]]
|[[File:Master-Sword-Soulcalibur-II.png|80px]]<br/>[[Master Sword]]
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|Well-balanced
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