Unfortunately, Link couldn't make the journey to Soulcalibur II Online HD, unlike Heihachi and Spawn. The Hero of Time, equipped with his iconic weapons including the Master Sword, bombs, and arrows, embarks on a secret quest into the Soulcalibur universe to prevent Soul Edge's resurrection. Link discovers that an evil wizard wreaking havoc on Hyrule was being controlled by a fragment of Soul Edge. Link in Soulcalibur II on GameCube (2002) Why is his right shoe thing so much bigger than the left? Spawn axes the competition with some slick moves, but the sporadic parts on his costume look goofy. He may not bear his silky-smooth crimson cape by default, but that's because it transforms into an ax for combat. Spawn is sent back in time to acquire Soul Edge at the devil's beckoning. Al Simmons dies, he makes a deal with the devil to stay alive on Earth but becomes his servant, Spawn, in return.

Using his Mishima-style fighting karate, Heihachi tests his strength and skills against the Soulcalibur combatants.Ī guy who punches people in a game about swords because he traveled through time after pricking his finger? Wake us up when it's over.Īfter Lt. That slice somehow sends Heihachi on a trip back to the 16th century. One day after training with his pet bear, Heihachi Mishima from Tekken passes out after accidentally cutting his finger with a piece of Soul Edge, an evil blade with powers that can possibly corrupt anyone upon contact. Heihachi Mishima in Soulcalibur II on PlayStation 2 (2002) Soulcalibur is also known for its exciting and surprising crossovers with other gaming franchises in the form of playable guest characters – including wacky backstories on how they were transported to the fighting universe.įrom Soulcalibur II to the upcoming sixth entry, here is a rundown on the various special guests and debating how cool they are in the 16th century setting. For years, the Soulcalibur series has stood out among fighting titles for being accessible to button mashers but deep enough for dedicated fans of the genre.

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