Soul Calibur II (GameCube)

The axe-swinging Astaroth, nunchuk-flinging Maxi, sword-slashing Mitsurugi, whip-wielding Ivy...the list of Soul Calibur combatants contains some of the toughest characters to grace a video game screen. And now it's time for a familiar face to take on the challenge of seeking the Soul Edge sword - the Hero of Time himself, Link. Soul Calibur II - the sequel to the arcade smash hit - comes to Nintendo GameCube in an coin-op perfect conversion that features The Legend of Zelda star as an exclusive playable character. The story (yes, this is no ordinary beat 'em up) goes something like this. Four years have passed since the pieces of the Soul Edge sword were scattered across the globe. Now, its evil influence is gaining strength once again. Soul Calibur II follows the fighting adventures of the warriors who seek the sword - for fair reasons or foul.