From the game box: Nightmare returns to wield the evil sword Soul Edge in SoulCalibur III. This new edition to a legendary franchise pits classics and new characters in in lethal battles for the legendary swords. Continue the timeless saga of these epic battles in the "Tales of Souls" mode. Delve deeper into the world of SoulCalibur by creating your own warrior in "Character Creation" mode, and engaging in real-time strategy battles in "Chronicle of the Sword" mode.