SoulCalibur II

SoulCalibur II is the third installment in the Soul series and continues as before with improved graphics, new characters, and new levels. Most of the action takes place in Weapon Master mode, where you select a character and battle many other warriors in various levels and challenges on a set map. There were also console versions with guest characters from other franchises. The arcade version has a unique mode called "Conquest Mode." In this mode, which uses a name and password system to save data, the player can choose one of four armies. The player then battles enemies in a series of eight 1-round battles, regardless of whether they win or lose (the first seven are based on the player's rank, the eighth is chosen by the player – this can only be interrupted by a versus challenger). After each round, the player gains EXP and can be promoted. The game also rates the player in four categories: soul, power, wisdom, and skill. The game also remembers which moves the player knows and uses most often. After the eight battles, the area control is updated and the player has the option to fight a bonus round against their character, played by the AI.