PlayStation 2

Soulcalibur III

In ancient times, a powerful weapon known as the Soul Edge existed, and tales of it's power lured many. But Soul Edge was an evil weapon, and when Siegfried claimed it, he was turned into a creature named Nightmare. As time passed, Nightmare rampaged across Europe leaving a path of destruction, despite the efforts of other fighters. One day, a mysterious man carrying a scythe confronts Nightmare and splits Siegfried from his cursed form. He then resurrects the Azure Armor to carry on as the Nightmare creature. At the same time, a young girl Tira pledges herself to Soul Edge's dark power, and a woman named Setsuka swears to avenge her master. All the while new rumors of the Soul Edge spread a...

Genre: Fighter
Year: 2005
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco Hometek Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

250 achievements · 1510 total points

Plum Dragon Unlock Li Long
3 pts
Western Samurai Unlock Arthur
3 pts
Masque of the Red Death Unlock Revenant
3 pts
Number Four Unlock Greed
3 pts
Number Five Unlock Miser
3 pts
Dedicated Shopkeeper Unlock Valeria
3 pts
Talented Shopkeeper Unlock Hualin
3 pts
Joyful Shopkeeper Unlock Lynette
3 pts
Pride of the Grandall Empire Unlock Abelia
3 pts
Elite of the Dalkia Kingdom Unlock Luna
3 pts
The Finest Tactitian of the Grandall Empire Unlock Girardot
3 pts
The Emperor's Advisor Unlock Chester
3 pts
King of Maletta Unlock Demuth
3 pts
Queen of Dalkia Unlock Aurelia
3 pts
The Emporor Unlock Strife
3 pts
Foster Daughter Unlock Amy
3 pts
The Fields of Battle Unlock every stage
5 pts
Soul of Zasalamel Obtain every weapon for Zasalamel
5 pts
Soul of Cassandra Obtain every weapon for Cassandra
5 pts
Soul of Taki Obtain every weapon for Taki
5 pts
Soul of Mitsurugi Obtain every weapon for Mitsurugi
5 pts
Soul of Siegfried Obtain every weapon for Siegfried
5 pts
Soul of Nightmare Obtain every weapon for Nightmare
5 pts
Soul of Ivy Obtain every weapon for Ivy
5 pts
Soul of Astaroth Obtain every weapon for Astaroth
5 pts
Soul of Voldo Obtain every weapon for Voldo
5 pts
Soul of Tira Obtain every weapon for Tira
5 pts
Soul of Kilik Obtain every weapon for Kilik
5 pts
Soul of Xianghua Obtain every weapon for Xianghua
5 pts
Soul of Maxi Obtain every weapon for Maxi
5 pts
Soul of Seong Mi-na Obtain every weapon for Seong Mi-na
5 pts
Soul of Yun-seong Obtain every weapon for Yun-seong
5 pts
Soul of Talim Obtain every weapon for Talim
5 pts
Soul of Raphael Obtain every weapon for Raphael
5 pts
Soul of Setsuka Obtain every weapon for Setsuka
5 pts
Soul of Yoshimitsu Obtain every weapon for Yoshimitsu
5 pts
Soul of Rock Obtain every weapon for Rock
5 pts
Soul of Sophitia Obtain every weapon for Sophitia
5 pts
Soul of Olcadan Obtain every weapon for Olcadan
5 pts
Soul of Cervantes Obtain every weapon for Cervantes
5 pts
Soul of Lizardman Obtain every weapon for Lizardman
5 pts
A Trap Successfully dodge the cogwheel in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Cursed by the Sword Successfully block against Cervantes' attack in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
The Demon Strikes Successfully block against Astaroth's attack in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Dark Lord Successfully block against Raphael's attack in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
The Cage Successfully dodge the cage trap in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Netherworld Successfully block against Abyss' attack in the QTE in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Evil Awakens Successfully block against Night Terror's attack in the QTE in Tales of Souls
2 pts
Eternal Rest Input the correct command during Zasalamel's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Unbroken Bonds Input the correct command during Cassandra's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Struggle Input the correct command during Taki's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Master of the Blade Input the correct command during Mitsurugi's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Redemption Input the correct command during Siegfried's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Azure Nightmare Input the correct command during Nightmare's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Inner Strength Input the correct command during Ivy's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Powerful Offering Input the correct command during Astaroth's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Precious Barrel Input the correct command during Voldo's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
A New Host Input the correct command during Tira's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
The Power of Love Input the correct command during Kilik's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Oblivious Input the correct command during Xianghua's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
True Friends Input the correct command during Maxi's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Training! Input the correct command during Seong Mi-na's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
I Was Hungry Input the correct command during Yun-seong's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Wind! Input the correct command during Talim's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
A New World Input the correct command during Raphael's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Vengence Input the correct command during Setsuka's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Away I Go! Input the correct command during Yoshimitsu's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
A Monster! Input the correct command during Rock's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Worried Mother Input the correct command during Sophitia's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
How Much? Input the correct command during Olcadan's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Ungrateful Dead Input the correct command during Cervantes' ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Lizard King Input the correct command during Lizardman's ending in Tales of Souls
1 pts
Another Tale of Souls and Swords Clear Chronicles of the Sword
10 pts
The Art of War Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in the Chronicle tutorial
2 pts
Day by Day Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 1
5 pts
Leaving the Nest Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 2
5 pts
Live by the Sword Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 3
5 pts
Battlefield Moon Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 4
10 pts
Bridge to Hatred Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 5
10 pts
The Moon Wears Silver Armor Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 6
5 pts
Unfulfilled Heart Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 7
10 pts
City of Coffins Capture every stronghold, defeat every enemy and save all 5 Halteese soldiers in Chronicle 8
10 pts
Scarlet Melody Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 9
5 pts
The Value of Life Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 10
10 pts
Guardians of the Moon Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 11
1 pts
The Final Act of War Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 12
10 pts
Secession Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 13
10 pts
Tragedy Born of Struggle Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 14
10 pts
Receding Memory Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 15
10 pts
Carrying on a Legacy Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 16
10 pts
Broken Bonds Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 17
10 pts
Colliding Beliefs Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 18
10 pts
At the End of the Beginning Capture every stronghold and defeat every enemy in Chronicle 19
10 pts
Return to Tomorrow Defeat every enemy in Chronicle 20
10 pts
Soul of the Assassin Unlock and purchase the Assassin job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Assassin Unlock all disciplines for the Assassin
5 pts
Soul of the Gladiator Unlock and purchase the Gladiator job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Gladiator Unlock all disciplines for the Gladiator
5 pts
Soul of the Knight Unlock and purchase the Knight job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Knight Unlock all disciplines for the Knight
5 pts
Soul of the Pirate Unlock and purchase the Pirate job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Pirate Unlock all disciplines for the Pirate
5 pts
Soul of the Sage Unlock and purchase the Sage job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Sage Unlock all disciplines for the Sage
5 pts
Soul of the Samurai Unlock and purchase the Samurai job from the Items Shop
5 pts
Discipline of the Samurai Unlock all disciplines for the Samurai
5 pts
Soul of the Swordmaster Unlock and purchase the Swordmaster job from the Items Shop
10 pts
Discipline of the Barbarian Unlock all disciplines for the Barbarian
5 pts
Discipline of the Dancer Unlock all disciplines for the Dancer
5 pts
Discipline of the Monk Unlock all disciplines for the Monk
5 pts
Discipline of the Ninja Unlock all disciplines for the Ninja
5 pts
Discipline of the Saint Unlock all disciplines for the Saint
5 pts
Discipline of the Thief Unlock all disciplines for the Thief
5 pts
Katana & Shuriken Collection Obtain every Katana & Shuriken
5 pts
Kunai Collection Obtain every Kunai
5 pts
Katana Collection Obtain every Katana
5 pts
Chinese Sword Collection Obtain every Chinese Sword
5 pts
Chinese Blade Collection Obtain every Chinese Blade
5 pts
Grieve Edge Collection Obtain every Grieve Edge
5 pts
Staff Collection Obtain every Staff
5 pts
Lance Collection Obtain every Lance
5 pts
Steel Fan Collection Obtain every Steel Fan
5 pts
Sickle Collection Obtain every Sickle
5 pts
Dagger Collection Obtain every Dagger
5 pts
Iron Sword Collection Obtain every Iron Sword
5 pts
Sword & Shield Collection Obtain every Sword & Shield
5 pts
Tambourine Collection Obtain every Tambourine
5 pts
Nunchaku Collection Obtain every Nunchaku
5 pts
Wave Blade Collection Obtain every Wave Blade
5 pts
Rapier Collection Obtain every Rapier
5 pts
Greatest Tournament Fighter in North America Place 1st in a tournament
5 pts
World Fighting Tournament Champion Win 12 consecutive tournaments
50 pts
Greatest League Fighter in North America Place 1st in a League
5 pts
World Fighting League Champion Win 12 consecutive leagues
25 pts
Gauntlet of Opponents Clear Quick Play on Normal or higher CPU Level [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
5 pts
Blade of the Mighty Clear Quick Play on Hard or higher CPU Level [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
5 pts
Fierce Competitors Clear Quick Play on Very Hard or higher CPU Level [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
5 pts
Tactician of Battle Clear Quick Play on Ultra Hard or higher CPU Level [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
5 pts
Best of the Best Clear Quick Play on Extremely Hard CPU Level [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
10 pts
Gauntlet of Powerful Opponents Clear Quick Play on Normal or higher CPU Level without using any continues [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
10 pts
Bloody Blade of the Mighty Clear Quick Play on Hard or higher CPU Level without using any continues [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
10 pts
Unwavering Competitors Clear Quick Play on Very Hard or higher CPU Level without using any continues [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
10 pts
Skilled on the Battlefield Clear Quick Play on Ultra Hard or higher CPU Level without using any continues [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
10 pts
The Elite Clear Quick Play on Extremely Hard CPU Level without using any continues [Battle Count: 2] [Battle Time: 50] [Weapon Select: Off]
25 pts
Soul Smash [Easy] Clear Soul Smash (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Coin Collector [Easy] Clear Coin Collector (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Turntable [Easy] Clear Turntable (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Blast Chase [Easy] Clear Blast Chase (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Dancing Statue [Easy] Clear Dancing Statue (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Wisp Shoot [Easy] Clear Wisp Shoot (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Sudden Death Rally [Easy] Clear Sudden Death Rally (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Survival [Easy] Clear Survival (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Scorer [Easy] Clear Scorer (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Hard Workers [Easy] Clear Hard Workers (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Beloved [Easy] Clear Beloved (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Final Battle [Easy] Clear Final Battle (Easy) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Soul Smash [Normal] Clear Soul Smash (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Coin Collector [Normal] Clear Coin Collector (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Turntable [Normal] Clear Turntable (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Blast Chase [Normal] Clear Blast Chase (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Dancing Statue [Normal] Clear Dancing Statue (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Wisp Shoot [Normal] Clear Wisp Shoot (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Sudden Death Rally [Normal] Clear Sudden Death Rally (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Survival [Normal] Clear Survival (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Scorer [Normal] Clear Scorer (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Hard Workers [Normal] Clear Hard Workers (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Beloved [Normal] Clear Beloved (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Final Battle [Normal] Clear Final Battle (Normal) with a result of Good or Great
5 pts
Soul Smash [Hard] Clear Soul Smash (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Coin Collector [Hard] Clear Coin Collector (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Turntable [Hard] Clear Turntable (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Blast Chase [Hard] Clear Blast Chase (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Dancing Statue [Hard] Clear Dancing Statue (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Wisp Shoot [Hard] Clear Wisp Shoot (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Sudden Death Rally [Hard] Clear Sudden Death Rally (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Survival [Hard] Clear Survival (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Scorer [Hard] Clear Scorer (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Hard Workers [Hard] Clear Hard Workers (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Beloved [Hard] Clear Beloved (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Final Battle [Hard] Clear Final Battle (Hard) with a result of Good or Great
10 pts
Knowledge is Power Complete the Tutorial with any character
3 pts
Depiction of Souls Purchase all illustrations for the Art Gallery
5 pts
The Beauty of the Battlefield Obtain the missing background image in the Art Gallery
1 pts
Prophecy of Events Obtain all publicity art in the Art Gallery
5 pts
Special Souls Obtain every special image in the Art Gallery
10 pts
Collected Memories Obtain all movies in the Art Gallery
10 pts
Observing Battle Techniques Purchase every Weapon Demo from the Items Shop
5 pts
Memories of Zasalamel Unlock all the events for Zasalamel in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Cassandra Unlock all the events for Cassandra in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Taki Unlock all the events for Taki in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Mitsurugi Unlock all the events for Mitsurugi in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Siegfried Unlock all the events for Siegfried in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Nightmare Unlock all the events for Nightmare in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Ivy Unlock all the events for Ivy in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Astaroth Unlock all the events for Astaroth in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Voldo Unlock all the events for Voldo in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Tira Unlock all the events for Tira in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Kilik Unlock all the events for Kilik in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Xianghua Unlock all the events for Xianghua in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Maxi Unlock all the events for Maxi in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Seong Mi-na Unlock all the events for Seong Mi-na in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Yun-seong Unlock all the events for Yun-seong in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Talim Unlock all the events for Talim in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Raphael Unlock all the events for Raphael in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Setsuka Unlock all the events for Setsuka in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Yoshimitsu Unlock all the events for Yoshimitsu in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Rock Unlock all the events for Rock in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Sophitia Unlock all the events for Sophitia in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Olcadan Unlock all the events for Olcadan in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Cervantes Unlock all the events for Cervantes in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Memories of Lizardman Unlock all the events for Lizardman in the Event Viewer
10 pts
Reinforcement Purchase all 7 additional Custom Character Slots
5 pts
Mystery Man Obtain every male face
5 pts
A Wardrobe Fit For a King Obtain every piece of male equipment
25 pts
Mystery Woman Obtain every female face
5 pts
A Wardrobe Fit For a Queen Obtain every piece of female equipment
25 pts
Xenocalibur Create KOS-MOS from Xenosaga in the Custom Character Creation (See comments for "recipe")
5 pts
Immortal Soul Clear Tales of Souls with Zasalamel
5 pts
Protector of Mankind Clear Tales of Souls with Cassandra
5 pts
The Demon Huntress Clear Tales of Souls with Taki
5 pts
Honorable Ronin Clear Tales of Souls with Mitsurugi
5 pts
The Knight Who Seeks Atonement Clear Tales of Souls with Siegfried
5 pts
The Azure Knight Clear Tales of Souls with Nightmare
5 pts
Twisting Blade of Solitude Clear Tales of Souls with Ivy
5 pts
A Soldier of the Heretics Clear Tales of Souls with Astaroth
5 pts
Hell Guardian of the Pit Clear Tales of Souls with Voldo
5 pts
The Misguided Angel of Death Clear Tales of Souls with Tira
5 pts
Balancing the Weight of Power Clear Tales of Souls with Kilik
5 pts
Fragrant Firewood Clear Tales of Souls with Xianghua
5 pts
Mark of the Dragon Clear Tales of Souls with Maxi
5 pts
Strong-willed Girl of Heart and Soul Clear Tales of Souls with Seong Mi-na
5 pts
The Patriot of The Flashing Leg Clear Tales of Souls with Yun-seong
5 pts
The Last Priestess of the Winds Clear Tales of Souls with Talim
5 pts
The Dark Lord Clear Tales of Souls with Raphael
5 pts
Lady Snowblood Clear Tales of Souls with Setsuka
5 pts
Light of Good Fortune Clear Tales of Souls with Yoshimitsu
5 pts
The Fierce Beast's Fang Clear Tales of Souls with Rock
5 pts
Emotional Goddess Clear Tales of Souls with Sophitia
5 pts
The Ancient One Clear Tales of Souls with Olcadan
5 pts
The Dread Pirate Clear Tales of Souls with Cervantes
5 pts
Aeon Calcos Clear Tales of Souls with Lizardman
5 pts
Pavor Nocturnus Defeat Night Terror with any character in Tales of Souls
25 pts
How Fortunate Unlock Yoshimitsu
3 pts
The Fierce Beast Awakens Unlock Rock
3 pts
Goddess Reborn Unlock Sophitia
3 pts
Awakened From an Ancient Slumber Unlock Olcadan
5 pts
Master of the Sea Unlock Cervantes
3 pts
Reptilian Curse Unlock Lizardman
3 pts
Grim Hellfire Unlock Abyss
5 pts
Burning Patriot Unlock Hwang
3 pts

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Soulcalibur III frequently asked questions

How do I play Soulcalibur III online with a friend?

Soulcalibur III (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Soulcalibur III on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Soulcalibur III in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Soulcalibur III netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Soulcalibur III have achievements?

Yes, Soulcalibur III has 250 achievements worth 1510 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Soulcalibur III for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Soulcalibur III on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.