• Chronicles of the mode allows your original character to play through a mode much like real-time simulation -- you can see your own character in the battles that unfold.
• 3 all-new characters - Zasalamel, Tira and Setsuka wield their specialty weapons to join the classic cast, for a total of over 25 characters.
• All-new stages for battle, from a castle in Germany to a shrine in Greece, or even at the top of a clock tower..
• Prepare yourself for battle in Practice mode, enjoy unique battles in the Soul Arena, or view the history of the franchise and everything you've in Museum mode.

Product Description ------------------- The legendary battle of Soul Calibur and Soul Edge moves to the next phase in SOULCALIBUR III, the latest installment in the celebrated weapon-based fighting franchise ? offering players unprecedented variety in gameplay modes and fighting styles. Players can guide the e of their favorite character in the narrative Tales of Souls mode, play head-to-head with a friend in VS Standard mode, create their own custom fighters in Character Creation mode and battle as these custom fighters in a real-time simulation in Chronicles of the mode. Players can also engage in unique and original battles in Soul Arena mode and even recount the history of the franchise in Museum mode. With an additional three new characters to the existing family of classic warriors, there is a collection of more than 25 playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style. From the Manufacturer --------------------- The unholy was sealed by the destined one, but a mysterious individual revives the azure knight, Nightmare. The legendary battle of Soul Calibur and Soul Edge moves to the next phase. Which will ultimately prevail? What is the motivation of the three new souls who join the fray? And how will you, the player, become involved in the world of SoulCalibur? Play as one of your favorite classic characters to follow how their e unfolds in the Tales of Souls mode. Battle it out against your friends in the Vs. Standard mode. Create your own original character to play in the Character Creation mode. Rise in the ranks in the World Competition mode... Play it any way you want. Get ready for the latest installment of the most dramatic weapon-based fighting franchise on the PlayStation2. Features: * Customizable characters: Create your own character after you or the ideal warrior you've always wanted to be. Choose the sex, occupation, look, and even a weapon for your own original character. * Your original character is the star: the Chronicles of the mode allows your original customized character to play through a mode much like real-time simulation--you can see your own character in the battles that unfold. * Three brand-new characters! Zasalamel, Tira, and Setsuka wield their specialty weapons to join the classic cast for a total of over 25 characters. * More stages than before: battle it out in more stages than ever, from a castle in Germany to a shrine in Greece, or even at the top of a clock tower. * ...and more! Get ready for the battles by training in the Practice mode; enjoy unique battles in Soul Arena mode; view the history of the franchise and everything you've in Museum mode--the variety of modes will keep you playing!