"GI: One of the main features in Soulcalibur is the weapon-based combat. Are you thinking about incorporating projectiles at all in Soulcalibur IV?"
"Sasaki: We’ve thought about it, of course, and in II, Link, from the GameCube version, could use the bow and arrow as well as throw bombs. It’s not like there’s a rule that we’re not going to do it, it’s just that it has to match a particular character and fits in well with the Soulcalibur gameplay and atmosphere."
"How different are the returning characters’ movesets going to be in Soulcalibur?" Sasaki said
"the way the game is played overall will be different, attack and defense and strategy-wise. So, that alone will change the gameplay feel a lot. but that new system will change basic gameplay and will change quite a bit.
GI asked if counters were going to be put into the game. Sasaki said
"Not exactly. What we are talking about, we can’t go into it any more."
The new character Hilda stands out from other characters because she wields a short sword and spear at the same time, making her adept at both long range strikes and short range combos.
The latest issue of Famitu brings us a few new details about Soulcalibur IV before EGM drops the real bomb next month. For the hardcore: the game will run at 60FPS and they're currently considering supporting 1080P resolutions -- but it isn't confirmed.
Additionally, the story of Soul Calibur IV will be a continuation of Soul Calibur III, with a twist. Once, a man became a hero using the sword Soul Edge, but his son stole it from him for evil and ends up dying during battle. The hero (father) out of grief, decides to make Soul Calibur. This aspect will apparently will become a key to Soulcalibur 4's story.
Four playable characters for Soulcalibur Legends has been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu. Siegfried, Mitsurugi and Taki from the previous Soulcalibur series, and a new character named Isuka, a 16-year boy who travels along with Siegfried.
The story takes place between the Soul Edge and Soulcalibur series. Other than tackling the standard generic monsters in dungeons, gamers will also have to tackle duels with Soulcalibur characters.
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