Link
From the Soulcalibur Wiki
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| Birthplace | Hyrule |
| Birthdate | Unknown |
| Age | Approximately 17-19 |
| Weapon | Sword and Shield |
| Weapon name | Master Sword and Hylian Shield |
| Fighting style | Hyrulian style |
| Appears in | Soulcalibur II |
| English voice actor | Nobuyuki Hiyama |
| Japanese voice actor | Nobuyuki Hiyama |
Hailing from The Legend of Zelda series, Link is a guest character in the Nintendo GameCube Version of Soulcalibur II.
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[edit] Style
Link fights primarily using his sword, with many of its attacks being taken from previous Zelda games, such as the Spin Attack. Link also has attacks where he uses some of his trademark items; namely the bow, boomerang, and bombs. The color of Link's tunic can be changed from green to red, or the unlockables blue or purple, which gives him the most alternate outfits of any character in Soulcalibur II. However, his fighting style appears to be more reminiscent from the crossover Nintendo series, Super Smash Bros. Despite bad reports on his fighting style, Link is actually one of the best guest characters in Soulcalibur II, according to the game's official guide. The guide indicates that Link is a true showing of technical skill, as he has no true weakness to exploit, or any real strength to abuse. This creates a very adaptable fighter that can not be used the same way against any two opponents, but still always an answer to every problem.
[edit] In-game profile
Hyrule's tranquility was shattered by the arrival of several disasters, which brought opaque, ominous clouds with them. Eventually, it was discovered that a wizard was to blame for all that had happened. Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned as Link, having been summoned by Princess Zelda to find the disasters' source, successfully defeated the wizard. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule; but it eventually became clear that the wizard who was responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword from another world, Soul Edge, and that the fragments of Soul Edge had been gathering in the other world. Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge himself. He gathered his trusted Master Sword and Ocarina of Time and transported himself off on a secret journey.
[edit] Ending
Link traveled to this world to destroy the evil which threatened Hyrule. After a long journey, Link succeeded in sealing away the terrible evil. In doing so, he not only saved his homeland from peril but also maintained the peace of this world as well. Link then quietly left this world, a faint echo of his Ocarina was heard.
[edit] Weapons
- Master Sword and Hylian Shield
- Razor Sword
- Armos Series
- Megaton Hammer
- Cane of Byrna
- Mirror Shield
- Magic Sword and Magic Shield
- Biggoron Sword
- Soul Edge (Complete)
- Great Fairy Sword
- Bug-Catching Net
[edit] Trivia
- Link's scabbard which he keeps on his back only appears when using the Master Sword and Hylian Shield.
- Coincidentally, Link shares the same Japanese voice actor as Nightmare, Siegfried and Yoshimitsu
- Interestingly, Charade and Inferno can't use Link's weapons, as well as any of the other guest characters weapons.
- Link is the first elf-like character to appear in the Soul series, the second being Scheherazade in Soulcalibur IV.
- Like the other guest characters, Heihachi and Spawn, his destined battle is with Raphael
- Link is the first non-Namco video game character to appear in the Soul series. The second is the Apprentice from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and the third is Kratos from the God of War franchise. Darth Vader and Yoda don't technically count due to originating from movies, and it's unknown if Necrid partially belongs to Namco, or if he is fully owned by McFarlane Productions.
- There are actually quite a few different Link characters in the Legend of Zelda franchise, part of the series' concept being that whenever evil threatens Hyrule, fate will arrange for a young man named Link to rise against it. The Link who appears in Soulcalibur II is the Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as indicated by the presence of that instrument. This Link also appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
[edit] Gallery
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 Link Wallpaper from Soul Calibur II |
