She was introduced in SoulCalibur back in the year 1998 and returned in all sequels of the game so far, including the spinoff game SoulCalibur Legends and the free2play game SoulCalibur: Lost Swords that was closed in 2015. Some of those back in SC6! As a design, Ivy is a major and defining part of the Soul Calibur roster.Isabella “Ivy” Valentine is one of the most popular female fighting game characters of today. She's still cool in SC3/4/5,īut she lost many of her best stances, transitions, and playstyle nuances. As a pretty accomplished SC2 Ivy player, it was disappointing to see her She's truly a "3D" fighting game character in more ways thanĪlso worth pointing out, is that Ivy's fighting style has evolved drastically from When I think Ivy, I think about how far fighting game designs have come over the Ivy's dominant attitude and personality is clearly-portrayed in the Unlike other "sexualized" female designs in fighting games ( DOA forĮxample), the core of Ivy's design is based around her 100's of amazing moves There's no denying that Ivy is a "sexy" design. Game, and a lot of that can be attributed to the dynamic animation of the Soul Calibur Ivy's fighting style is one of the most brilliant and awe-inspiring styles ever to appear in a fighting well, I suppose fighting against her can be a pain sometimes. Though the cursed blood of the demonic blade ran strong within her. Name "Valentine" became a symbol of her will to live as a "human" even To destroy herself and all that was related to her. A journey where she would ultimately have I'll be happy to be called those names if it is the price I must pay toĮliminate the existence of the evil blade!!" The only thing that mattered was obliterating the evil The root of the evil, even if it meant killing the innocent-there wouldīe no exceptions. The world, she immediately departed on her new journey.Įvery fragment of Soul Edge, anyone who carried its tainted bloodline,Īnd anyone contaminated by its evil. AsĪ vow to her commitment, she renamed her sword "Valentine." And when sheĪcquired information about fragments of Soul Edge being scattered throughout Her goal was no longer toĭestroy the evil sword, but to completely wipe it out of existence. Searching, Ivy emerged with renewed resolve. She could not, however, bring herself toĪctually break the sword. She tried countless times to destroy Ivy Blade, which was now a symbol Truth, Ivy returned home and locked herself away in a dark laboratory. Once wielded Soul Edge and was manipulated by its wicked powers! She also learned the secrets of her true lineage. That meant that the belovedīlade she had forged to destroy Soul Edge had life thanks to the power He was defeated and the evil blade was shattered. Into her sword, she agreed to assist him in the "summoning of souls." Littleĭid she know that it was all part of the evil sword's plans. With Nightmare, the one who breathed life To the whip-like, mechanical sword she dubbed "Ivy Blade."Ī will of its own, accompanied and protected Ivy on her journey to vanquish Through occult rituals to summon a mysterious individual who gave life Vowed to use all of her knowledge to destroy it.
In order to avenge theĭeath her father, who was driven insane by the allure of Soul Edge, Ivy Sword-it was an evil blade that feasted on souls. During this investigation, she uncovered the true nature of the Of her adoptive father, Ivy continued the search for Soul Edge and studiedĪlchemy. To her, for the Valentines were the only parents she knew. Ivy discovered this secret only after readingĪ will left behind by the Countess in her death. In front of their mansion when she was an infant, and she was taken into The Count and Countess found her abandoned This left Ivy as the sole surviving member of the Valentine Husband into death, the Countess fell ill and passed away soon after Count To search for Soul Edge drained his family's fortunes and left one of London's Known as the "Key to Eternal Youth." By the time of his death, his efforts Practitioner of alchemy, was driven insane by his pursuit for Soul Edge-also Into a whip for mid and long distance attacks.
It functions as a sword in close combat, and transforms Warrior on a mission to destroy Soul Blade.
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