Three returning characters, two new stages in Soul Calibur 4

Posted Jan 26, 2008 at 3:28AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Namco Bandai
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Artwork of Maxi Mina and Yunseong in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1Artwork of Maxi Mina and Yunseong in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2Artwork of Maxi Mina and Yunseong in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 3

It's a sweet experience when old favorites return for an encore performance in a game's sequel, especially if that sequel is Namco Bandai's Soul Calibur 4 (PS3, Xbox 360). Joining the roster of familiar faces in Soul Calibur 4 are Maxi, Seong Mi-na and Hong Yun-seong. Namco Bandai has also seen fit to include two new stages in the game - with one of them looking oddly familiar.

As you can see from the screenshots, Soul Calibur 4's returning characters are sporting a hybrid of old and new features. Yun-seong reminds us of a gypsy version of King of Fighters Ikari Warrior Ralf, while Mi-na makes a comeback with more clothes and a more mature beauty. Maxi, on the other hand, is looking more and more like Elvis than in previous installments of the Soul Calibur series.

Also worthy of note are Namco Bandai's two new stages: one appears to be the deck of Maxi's old pirate ship, while the other one seems to be a cold, blue cave complete with what looks like a frozen woolly mammoth in the background.

With the reintroduction of Maxi, Mi-na and Yun-seong in Soul Calibur 4, we can't help but wonder what other familiar faces Namco Bandai will include in the future, if ever. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled, so check back with us again for more updates in the future.

Maxi and Yun seong posing for the camera in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1Maxi and Yun seong posing for the camera in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2

Maxi going on the offensive in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1Maxi going on the offensive in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2Maxi going on the offensive in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 3
Maxi Mina and Yun seong looking good in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1Maxi Mina and Yun seong looking good in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2Maxi Mina and Yun seong looking good in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 3
A hotter and more mature Seong Mina in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1A hotter and more mature Seong Mina in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2A hotter and more mature Seong Mina in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 3
Mina registering surprise and Yun seong showing off in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 1Mina registering surprise and Yun seong showing off in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 2Mina registering surprise and Yun seong showing off in Soul Calibur 4 - Image 3



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Comments [refresh]

by hush404 - 2008-01-26 03:19
» ooh oohh

If I remember right, Seong Mina, Maxi and Youngsun (sp?)! Mixed with Taki, Tira, Ivy, Voldo, Cassandra, Sophetia, Seigfreid, Nightmare and Mitsurugi. I hope Kilik and talim make a come back. Thrown in Vada and yoda and bam, awesome lineup. Whens the release date?

by Ginjin - 2008-01-26 04:23
» Maxi, Bleah......

I'd rather have Li Long in the mix as SC4's resident "chucker"

Rather then the "Pad". But, eh oh well........

by Spawnx777x - 2008-01-26 10:11
» Maxi

Maxi>Li

by Barakku - 2008-01-27 12:09
» like

they're going to not include characters they designed previously? Doubt it.

by ebola9717 - 2008-01-27 15:28
» lol

Ah... Mina and her glorious under-boob return!

by David T. - 2008-01-29 02:11
» re:

No specific release date yet. :(

by David T. - 2008-01-30 02:40
» re:

Ah, but now she has Ivy as a rival. >:)

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