SoulCalibur V: Story Mode Trailer

Story mode and fighting games don't usually hang.

It wasn't until the release of Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) where fans of fighting games witnessed a solid storyline. Tekken 6 tried, but too many inconsistencies such as English-speaking characters understanding Japanese-speaking characters plagued it.

With Soul Calibur V making its way to stores for Xbox 360 and PS3 on Jan. 31, Namco Bandai is looking to deliver a deep story.