Soul Calibur Legends coming to Wii @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 11, 2007

News: My soul burns for another action game based off of a popular fighting series.

Namco Bandai has announced that the next Soul Calibur game will not be a one-on-one fighter, but instead a third person action game exclusively for the Wii.

Soul Calibur Legends will be coming to the Wii this winter and will feature unparalelled control with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

"Over the past ten years, since the release of the original Soul Blade, the team behind the Soul Calibur series has pushed the envelope of technology and innovation with each iteration," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, Namco Bandai Games America Inc. "With Soul Calibur Legends, they saw the opportunity to once again create an immersive experience that is unique to the franchise."

We don't know much about the game, but Namco Bandai has revealed some story details:

In Soul Calibur Legends, follow the 16th century exploits of Siegfried and Soul Calibur characters, new and old as they find themselves on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from destruction. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as their weapons of choice, players perform moves and combos using orchestrated slashes and movements. Sword fighting capabilities are pushed to the limit as gamers unleash special attacks to crush scores of enemies and large bosses. Earn honored titles such as Knight or Soldier as you master special attacks acquired throughout the adventure while battling through diverse stages and environments. With multiple modes of play and the help of familiar faces, the Soul Calibur universe will be viewed in an entirely new light.

We'll have more on Soul Calibur Legends soon.