Taki, what do you mean that Ivy is "totally changed?" She plays differently now? Like the change between SC2 and SC3?
Could you specify a little?
And where did you get that info?

I'm not too sure, but I think game play wise like how her sword splits and stuff, and the buttons have changed. And it was in that link I linked you to. You find the video if you scroll down. -_^

Here are more info which I found here:

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1up (insert Kowtow bitching here) has a build with the final roster only missing online play. A few things they mentioned in their podcast

Critical Finishers aren't a big deal and won't happen very often at all unless someone blocks a ton.
Bonus Characters are clones as expected
Algol is very much a boss type character, unfortunately, and floats around throwing projectiles and stuff
Him and Hilde are the only new SC universe characters, so don't hold your breath for any more new surprise characters
Someone jokingly asked about how it was to use Kratos and they pretty much said their rumor was wrong (big shocker)
game seemed slower than 3
They hadn't unlocked Soul of Apprentice so they don't know if jedis were creatable but they assumed his moveset would be available. No indication at all of separate CAS movesets but it was only mentioned briefly in the first place.

Balance wise (so take with a grain of salt being journalists and all)
X and sophie seemed nerfed
Ivy once again was different (although who knows, maybe they quit 3 before learning all her differences there)
Mitsu seemed pretty much at the same level
Asta seemed about his usual strength
Algol seemed pretty broken, although others in their office try to claim otherwise
Voldo had a lot of new stuff (but once again, maybe they dropped 3 fast enough to not see the stuff he had in that one)
Vader has a slow strong style if you couldn't already tell from the few clips we've seen
Apprentice has the standard lightning/saber throw stuff you see in most Star Wars games and played the best out of the 3 star wars characters

I really wish there was a way to know how much they knew about SC3 because Ivy and Voldo are my two main characters and I have mixed feelings about their movesets being changed. But I guess it wouldn't really be that difficult to re-learn anyway. And the fact that the guy was bitching about having to learn Ivy all over again makes me feel like maybe he wasn't that good with her in the first place, and not familiar with SC2 to SC3 changes.

Sad face, hey Taki u were rite about Kratos not being in SCIV, oh well

This message was edited by I am the darkness on Jul 05 2008.

Of course. ;)

New video of Mitsurugi & Siegfried:

http://gamekyo.com/video12171_soul-calibur-iv-new-video-fromjapan-expo.html

Now that you shouldn't guard too much anymore, the long-rage characters have a better advantage, it seems.

It just means you have to focus more on spacing, jumping, dodging, sidestepping, guard impacting...ect...

The game's apparently also a tad slower now, which helps.

Haven't seen anything on Taki, Yoshimitsu or Setsuka yet. -_-

I'm a little dissapointed that Hilde is the only true "NEW" SC character. Algol is an exception. All bosses are generally expected to be new.

It seems that almost every time a new video is shown, neither player really knows what they're doing. Clearly both of those players were just button-mashing.

Do not guard to much, that sucks, oh well, it's just because of the CF, at least it makes it fair

Hey kids do you know what time it is?! it's half-baked theory time!!

yes that's right I have yet another half-baked theory. and just to say I am glad I am entertaining you X3 reincarnated.

anyway back to the theory. This is my theory plus before anyone says ANYTHING, I ALREADY KNOW IT'S WRONG!!! heh.

I theorize that Kratos is a bonus character who is a somewhat copy of Hilde. Honestly a few weeks ago this would have made sense.

OH I have another! maybe Hwang and Li Long's spaces get added in later, like SSBB. Just a half-baked theory.

I have one more before I go. well it is not a theory more or less a suggestion to Konami. The chars should have more than one CF and they should switch depending on a button press or controller tilt.

anyway th-th-th-th-th-th-th-that's all folks.

I thought you said half-naked time at first.

I was thinking, YAY RAY_MASAMUNE FIRST!1

Soul Calibur is made by Namco, not Konami.

Also, if Kratos were in this game, he would have to play like a mix between Ivy and Cervantes, because he can use his blades at long range or close range, since they're attached to his arms by chains. But it doesn't matter since he's not in the game.

see this is why it's half-baked, lots of holes. plus I didn't leave it in the oven long enough, lol. I am wondering If Nightmare will still have the giant squid, I liked that weapon. I know the joke weapons are still there, just I want the squid!

Hilde Vs Siegfried:



Mitsurugi Vs Siegfried:



Hilde Vs Mitsurugi:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/iChristy/videos/30/

Siegfried Vs Mitsurugi:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/iChristy/videos/31/


How the wind moves Hilde's hair and her dress bothers me. >>;

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However, the latest 1up podcast has debunked these claims, confirming that Kratos does not appear in the game.

While there is still a possibility that he may show up at a later date by way of downloadable content, for now at least, PS3 owners will have to make do with the equally intimidating Darth Vader.

Downloadable content to get Kratos, thats got to be a lie, if it's true I wonder who is 360 downloadable content.

Besides, they should just make the next SC game, and confirm Kratos as the new guest. But if this is the last SC game, then downloadable content.

I hope the downloads are free.