Soulcalibur x Star Wars

Soulcalibur x Star Wars is a spin-off title in the Soul series of games. It features many characters from the Star Wars and Soulcalibur universes, and follows the gameplay of its predecessors.

The game was made as a Marvel vs. Capcom-style crossover "inspired" by the inclusion of several Star Wars guest characters in Soulcalibur IV.

Soulcalibur characters

 * Algol - Soul Calibur & Soul Edge (original fighting style)
 * Angol Fear - Spear (originally a bonus character in Soulcalibur IV)
 * Astaroth - Ono axe
 * Cassandra Alexandra - Xiphos sword and Aspis shield
 * Cervantes - Longsword and pistol sword
 * Hildegard von Krone - Arming sword and staff
 * Ivy Valentine - Snake sword
 * Kilik - Gun staff
 * Mitsurugi Heishiro - Katana
 * Nightmare - Soul Edge zweihänder
 * Raphael Sorel - Rapier
 * Seong Mi-na - Guandao
 * Siegfried Schtauffen - Soul Calibur zweihänder
 * Sophitia Alexandra - Xiphos sword and aspis shield
 * Taki - Dual kodachi
 * Talim - Tonfa
 * Tira - Ring blade
 * Voldo - Dual katars
 * Xianghua - Jian
 * Yoshimitsu - Katana, wakizashi, and sashimono
 * Zasalamel - War scythe

Star Wars characters

 * Anakin Skywalker - Lightsaber
 * The Apprentice - Lightsaber (originally a guest character in Soulcalibur IV)
 * Asajj Ventress - Dual lightsabers
 * Boba Fett - Blaster rifle and jetpack
 * Chewbacca - Bowcaster
 * Count Dooku - Lightsaber
 * Darth Maul - Double-bladed lightsaber
 * Darth Revan - Lightsaber
 * Darth Vader - Lightsaber (originally a guest character in Soulcalibur IV)
 * The Emperor - Lightsaber
 * General Grievous - Triple lightsabers and blaster pistol
 * Han Solo - Blaster pistol
 * Kyle Katarn - Lightsaber
 * Princess Leia Organa - Vibro axe and blaster pistol
 * Luke Skywalker - Lightsaber
 * Mace Windu - Lightsaber
 * Mara Jade - Lightsaber and blaster pistol
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi - Lightsaber
 * Qui-Gon Jinn - Lightsaber
 * Shaak Ti - Lightsaber
 * Yoda - Lightsaber (originally a guest character in Soulcalibur IV)

Gameplay
Soulcalibur x Star Wars is a fighting game where two players each choose a character and have their characters fight each other on a Soulcalibur or Star Wars themed stage. An "HP Gauge" records the amount of health a character has remaining, while a "Soul Gauge" depletes if a character blocks attacks and increases over time or if a character hits the opponent with attacks. If the Soul Gauge is empty, the character is put into a vulnerable state where their protective equipment is destroyed and, if certain conditions are met, the opponent can perform a powerful finishing move (known as a "Critical Finish") on the character.

Certain Star Wars characters that are Force users, such as Darth Vader, also have a "Force Gauge" that is drained as the character uses certain powerful attacks, which are often Force powers from the Star Wars universe. If the gauge is drained, then the character is temporarily stunned. Like the Soul Gauge, this gauge can be filled up over time or by landing attacks on the opponent. This gauge was also present for the Star Wars guest characters in Soulcalibur IV; however, in Soulcalibur x Star Wars, it regenerates at a much faster rate.

New to Soulcalibur x Star Wars are characters with firearms, such as Han Solo. Such characters can perform special long-range projectile attacks on the opponent, giving them an advantage in combat. However, not only can many firearm attacks easily be blocked or deflected (using a "Guard Impact" move) due to the fact that they do not hit immediately, but characters with firearms have a special "Ammo Gauge" that is depleted as these attacks are used. Unlike the Soul and Force Gauges, the Ammo Gauge cannot be refilled over time or by landing attacks. If the gauge is depleted, the character is "stunned" momentarily as they reload their firearm, and the gauge is filled up again. Each firearm character also has a special "Reload" move that makes them reload their firearm immediately, but still makes them pause momentarily. Due to the fact that he wields a pistol sword, the Soulcalibur character Cervantes has been given an Ammo Gauge, making him the only Soulcalibur character in the game to make use of this gauge.