 This is the first game in the "Soulcalibur" series to feature characters in other media, such as Link from Nintendo's "The Legend of Zelda", playable on the GameCube.Specially featured on the PlayStation 2 version's roster is Heihachi Mishima of "Tekken" fame, while Image Comic's character Spawn was an exclusive addition for the Xbox version.A high definition-optimized enhanced port of the game, entitled "Soulcalibur II HD Online", was released in November 2013, and features revamped HD visuals, online play, and trophy/achievement support.