Soul Calibur V Director, Daishi Odashima, posted up a ton of new gameplay and other details to his Twitter account recently. These bits of information should answer a few lingering questions you may have after watching some of the recent trailers released for the game. He also responds to some questions he received via Twitter surrounding the whereabouts of Kilik and a few other topics.

Huge thanks to Aries Warlock for posting this up on the IPW Forums.

Gameplay Details

Critical Edge is a new attack system that delivers high damage to the opponent. Can be used in combos. Requires 1 Critical Gauge bar.

The Critical Gauge can be charged up to 2 bars. So some characters can connect 2 Critical Edges in a row.

A small portion of the Critical Gauge can be used to perform Brave Edge; a powered up ver. of standard attacks (character shines when used)

The properties change depending on the move; increase damage, adds additional attacks, gives advantage on block, changes hit property etc.

There are 3 defensive systems. Quick Move can be performed by tapping the same direction twice. Kind of like a faster version of the 8WR.

Similar to SC2’s evasion but doesn’t have invincible frames. It’s very easy to do and can be used by beginners too.

Secondly is Guard Impact. It's still being adjusted but it’s the system everyone's familiar with from previous series.

Lastly, Just Guard is a system for high level players which is performed by inputting guard at just frames. The guard stun frames reduces.

Natsu’s moves are based off Taki’s but she can move faster and can transfer to the Possession stance quickly to fake the opponent.

Her CE fires 3 blasts and can be followed up with the possession stance to apply additional attacks. She’s very fast. Highly recommend.

Ivy’s closer to SC1&2. Her basic moves will be in sword form and by holding the button down, can be turned into a whip.

Calamity Symphony's command is still hard to pull off. It can be used after a dash but if the B throw comes out you’ve made a mistake!

Misc. Details & Responses



EVO was great fun. I want to go next year as well, not for work but privately for my enjoyment!

What happened to Kilik? All I can say is, he is what you might call an ill-fated character...

Daishi Odashima

If you guard too much they start flashing and your guard will be broken. RT @Malice215: What are the yellow and red flashing lifebars?

Daishi Odashima

おお、鋭いね。 Another good observation. RT @Klusoya: Leisha wear Kilik's pendant. Does that means kilik is the father ? and is he still alive ?

Just Guard isn’t as powerful as SFIII’s parry system. Just gives you a little bit of advantage.

You can’t do Just Guard by rapidly pressing G. Just thought I’d make that clear cos some people were worried.

After going to EVO I felt that we need to find some pro players to represent SC at these sort of events.