Soul Calibur II - Link's Theme (Highest Quality)

[@KritoSkywaker]

"His courage and faith are his greatest weapons."

[@PauliehehhehWalnuts]

SEYAAA

[@luciusoptimus7888]

HIYAAA!

[@IkeyIlex]

Link: "I'm going to save Hyrule with the power of friendship and this sword I found!"

[@Tob1k1]

In my opinion, this is the best rendition of this song.

[@CJSai64]

Certainly better than the Brawl and Smash 4 versions

[@NTAOChangeOfHeart]

CJSaikoro7493 Brawl had the better one btw.

[@CJSai64]

***** my opinion: this one has an actual beat so it's better for combat The others are arranged better and have more references but are kinda slow for a fight in Smash. At least to me.

[@thekiss2083]

I'd say, this version, the version from the Game Boy games' title screen, and Twilight Princess' credits theme.

[@RisingBeast00]

Tob1k1 I've been saying that since it was released.

[@LITTLE1994]

The LAST game with the Hero of Time... 😔

[@Potterholic1]

He's in Twilight Princess (as the Hero's Shade, but it's still the same Link).

[@talatbakhtiar9262]

If were going with spin offs including main games he appeared in majoras mask 3d in 2014 and spin offs in smash ultimate in 2018

[@ciarandoherty6180]

Apparently, this Link ISN'T the Hero of Time, just a Link that's closely based on the OOT one.

[@ikagura]

@@ciarandoherty6180 Tecnhnically it was the Link from MM in the Child Timeline so yes it's the Hero of Time

[@ciarandoherty6180]

@@ikagura No, it's a Link based on the OOT/MM Link. Somewhere on the Soul Wiki it said that about him.

[@rampaget8437]

Damn after all these years, Namco was right. This isn't just "The Legend of Zelda main theme" This is the *song of the hero AKA Link's theme*

[@pirategamer6630]

Entirely correct (actually canonically in Zelda, ironically enough)

[@samuelsangster91]

The GameCube version of Soul Calibur 2 will always be my favourite version.

[@xanethedarkwerehog]

Same here

[@Facade953]

​@@xanethedarkwerehog Absolutely!😊

[@LITTLE1994]

Same, and for good reason

[@TriforcePlayer2]

Indeed

[@-Ryu]

Wouldn't it be great if the announcer said something about Link when his theme plays on a stage? "A Young Hero, carrying a Sword passed down throughout history, Seeks to end the evil that plagues his past and future..."

[@thunderstudent]

That would be awesome!

[@terribleduelist4433]

Never forget in his arcade ending link actually manages to neutralize soul Edge

[@LITTLE1994]

Such an epic finish to his lost adventure.

[@69metersbelow25]

I thought he locked it away

[@TheOnlyTherazan]

It's been 20 years, and it's still a top contender for best official rendition of the classic Hyrule theme.

[@aeolus15]

*Link charges Master Sword with energy and points it upwards* Link: "Seeyahh!!" Announcer: "Link wins!" My best and favorite character in the game.

[@GenkidamaTV007]

AzureRain 7 Toyaaa aaaah !

[@SteveBondFR_007]

Aaayaaah *Link wins, round 2 !*

[@LITTLE1994]

Same.

[@JN1306]

Funny how Link and Siegfried are voiced by the same guy huh? (In japanese anwyay)

[@zenbmonk1016]

*Zelda Item Catch Theme Intensifies*

[@DianeHeartbeat]

Sounds better then the Smash version

[@Omega13ruce]

yeah

[@finstrike7]

It does, doesn't it? Sounds like a version you'd hear on a Zelda anime, live-action series or in a true film, adapted well of course. It could also be the original intended version Kondo Koji-san tried to make back in the day.

[@DaVinci24358]

Great Bay theme (Super Smash Bros Melee)

[@AquariusCaMousse]

Can't listen to anything without the dumb comment stating which version is the best huh? Thanks, we'd be so lost if it wasn't for you, dumbasses :3

[@MamonFighter2ndChannel]

I think I called it “Overworld Theme (The Legend of Zelda) (Soul Calibur II)”

[@itsyeetorbeyeeted936]

The main theme of Zelda has always been Link's theme and no one can convince me otherwise

[@kinnikuboneman]

It's actually Hyrule's theme

[@brycebitetti1402]

@kinnikuboneman Not really. Since Skyward Sword it's been adopted pretty much exclusively as Link's theme.

[@MrLinkDeity]

Tears of the Kingdom backs this up

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

@@MrLinkDeity The best version of this great piece of gaming music is and always will be from The Legend Of Zelda : A Link To The Past (SNES)

[@MrLinkDeity]

@@britneyspearsvillarosa The ‘Remember this name’ scene cemented this as Link’s theme is what I’m saying

[@sailorfoxhound1528]

Anyone else absolutely hooked from the first note?

[@ortherner]

me

[@armorwolf7934]

Lmao I like ps2 one the best but this theme and link is still good

[@xanethedarkwerehog]

@@armorwolf7934 how dare you.....

[@armorwolf7934]

@@xanethedarkwerehog why not heiachi from tekken honestly make sense the most he’s literally in the same company namco and hieachi is basically in the same universe as soul caliber why do you think yoshimitsu is in tekken the yoshimitsu in tekken is a descendent of the yoshi in in soul caliber tekken is basically In the modern day of soul caliber plus link and spawn to me don’t fit as much they still fit and I like them. also it’s probably because I grew up with ps2 version and like the ps2 controller and I grew up with tekken as well so I know hieachi more like he’s more iconic to me and it’s cool to see I guy using his fist he stands out from the rest of the cast but he still blends in really well I have all versions tho great game I kinda liked soul caliber 3 the most but 2 is good the original trilogy was the best

[@Zangetzu419]

This is quite possibly the greatest theme song that best represents the Legend of Zelda.

[@bowens9347]

Nah melee is a lot better. You kids are just ungrateful lol.

[@fahimabdul8733]

@@bowens9347 lmfao. What? No the melee one isn't better. It sounds too dull and quiet. This one actually sounds adventurous and gives you courage to continue your adventure.

[@bowens9347]

@@fahimabdul8733 By your logic the one from ultimate on better since it matches your description for a good theme lol. You kids are just very very ungrateful lol. Always preferring anything over original or what you got lol.

[@fahimabdul8733]

@@bowens9347 lmao why do you keep referring us as kids? Now you are sounding like a child who lives in his mothers basement rent free. Lmao you are getting heated over music. Grow up. Seriously go get some sleep. This attitude is alarming and is a big sign of someone having low social skills. back in the day we would laugh at people like you who get heated over these stuff on forums. Enjoy.

[@IUYB]

@@bowens9347 sorry old man melee is garbage

[@jadestep9624]

I will forever feel that Nintendo got the best end of the deal when it came to Soul Calibur II. Not only did they have the most faithful created version of their guest character put into the game but it also sold the most copies. The GameCube version even went as far as to only put three characters on the game case instead of four so the first thing you see is Link. On top of that Link for the unlike Hehachi Mishima (for the PS2) or Spawn (for the Xbox) Link was given is very own Victory Fanfare theme which was the jingle that plays whenever you open up a treasure chest in The Legend of Zelda series. But he also was given this awesome remix of the main theme of Legend of Zelda. Off the PS2 and Xbox versions did not give their guest characters the same amount of attention. Top it all off with the fact that the GameCube controller had an octagon shape around the joystick made it even more precise and easier to place inputs unlike the PS2 and Xbox controllers which were just a circle. I could go on and on for a long time but the simple fact is that to this day I always feel that the GameCube version of this game was the best and it always will be.

[@Psycho-Thinker]

Soul Calibur composers are underrated

[@insidemagicworld]

yes :'( soul calibur 1-2-3 has a great soundtrack, even 4 who isnt so good as 1-2-3 has a great soundtracks...

[@Psycho-Thinker]

@@insidemagicworld Yeah Soul Blade and the Calibur Trilogy are great 4-5-6 are below average

[@insidemagicworld]

@@Psycho-Thinker my dream is a remake of soul calibur 3 but Namco never do Remakes omg they didnt even do a HD Version for 3 :'(

[@Psycho-Thinker]

@@insidemagicworld Yeah if they can remake they will remake Tekken 3

[@fabiantalton6888]

Soul Calibur did Link perfectly with his render all the way down to the moves. I wish Nintendo took more advantage to have this game remade HD on Switch and projects damn what a dream...

[@TwilightLink77]

If they do Namco needs to add Link’s botw clothes as a 5th alternate costume.

[@fabiantalton6888]

Most definitely

[@LITTLE1994]

Definitely did better than Smash, and even than Ocarina of Time.

[@fabiantalton6888]

@@LITTLE1994 Fr they really did. Still looks good til this day. Great detail

[@TwilightLink77]

@Sunset's Channel but with BOTW I’m referring to the champion tunic not the wild tunic.

[@adamuzumaki98]

Raphael: Watch quietly and learn. Link: (agreed)

[@justincummings5022]

It's worth pointing out that Link was gonna start throwing hands with Raphael before he brought out his sword and shield.

[@JoshuaRWorkman]

Before Hyrule Warriors, there was Soul Calibur II on the GameCube. You done us dirty not releasing SCII HD on the Wii U, Namco.

[@jennarizzo22]

Joshua Workman It should be on the Switch

[@MERCHIODOS]

Namco: if Nintendo allowed the other versions to have Link then SC2 would been on the Wii U

[@SuperKhalid95]

Switch is better than garbage Wii U

[@personaphantom5543]

@@jennarizzo22 Yeah the best case scenario could have been Soulcalibur II HD and Soulcalibur VI get ported to Switch and to reveal a new character for Soulcalibur maybe a Fire Emblem character and then reveal a character for Smash Nightmare.

[@DrayxArt]

@@personaphantom5543 That would be sick But only if Siegfried is a echo for him too c:

[@ElFreakinCid]

Heihachi and Spawn disliked this.

[@starangel6044]

ElFreakinCid Ganondorf too!

[@pantyosashu8137]

And Darth Vader, and Yoda, and Kratos, And that Witcher guy

[@spiritx3608]

@@pantyosashu8137 & Knuckles too

[@pantyosashu8137]

BEryl DragOn No shut up.

[@tomatoduck3067]

and 2B too

[@MrJellyconelly]

wished they made an ocarina of time remake using these graphics

[@MrJellyconelly]

Harald Stenhård not nearly as good

[@markasscop]

that'd be my dream zelda game

[@cigoLxeL]

The 3DS port comes close, but I'd love to see something like it on a full console rather than a 3-inch screen.

[@ElectTheMusic]

Let's be real here, link was awesome to play in soul calibur 2. I had the GC and the PS2 version and I played the GC version a lot more. Hell I keep playing it every now and then, the game aged pretty damn well with a fast and fluid combat. Too bad the HD remaster didn't include link, it's just not the same... Still a great game but he was the most creative character by far!

[@trainerred1345]

What I love so much about SC2 looking back now is that this isn't just any Link, but the Great Hero of Time Link.

[@awesomebobgaming]

I agree with everyone here. This is easily the best ever rendition of the Zelda theme. I can't believe this was chip generated and not a CD recording. It really shows off how powerful the gc sound capabilities really were! I Can't believe Namco did not bring this game 2 wiiu or switch yet it blooming awesome XD

[@givemysundaeback]

They wanted to. it was Nintendo who said no because they threw a fit about Link being on other consoles

[@ultimate2018]

We need to have SCIIHD on Switch.

[@Roze_aye]

God I didnt grow up with soul calibur, and I only just recently got into the series about a year or so ago. But MAAAAAAAN does it suck that we will never have anything like this with Nintendo and SC again. The Soul Calibur style fits this song *SO* well!

[@eldanigd6073]

These sounds can be perfectly the theme of the whole classical music

[@inukaiversus]

i loved how each consoles had their own representive characters: Heihachi - PlayStation 2, Link - Game Cube, and Spawn - X-Box.

[@chanceman9307]

heihachi was the worst

[@liamroberts7512]

"Watch quietly... and learn"

[@deadpool3529]

Gamecube version is the best! I always use Link as my starter (especially with Super Smash Bros.) I hope they do an HD remake for the Switch

[@smh9902]

What I like about SC's rendition of Link is that it shows him as a skilled swordsman, not just a bait and punish character. Zelda games would do well to actually have some swordfighting in it!

[@jrdavid99]

Love this version of the theme, in my opinion, this is the best version and they should use this one in all their games.

[@seasonembrace3624]

Interesting that he was the only one out of the three guest characters to have a theme song that’s why he’s de best

[@seasonembrace3624]

Which is why it’s a downer drag that he never Reappeared in a HD port

[@DAVID-ANDERSON]

@@seasonembrace3624 Thats because Link belongs to Nintendo, so didn't see him in the HD port of Soul Calibur II on PS3 and Xbox 360.

[@seasonembrace3624]

@@DAVID-ANDERSON and its a bummer that this game didnt get a switch port.

[@DAVID-ANDERSON]

@@seasonembrace3624 At the time people wanted a Wii U version and Namco Bandai said they'll only port it to Wii U if Nintendo allowed Link on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions

[@seasonembrace3624]

Oh thought it would be Namco who would due the porting.

[@kinnikuboneman]

Best Soul Calibur guest character

[@MB-bo6qm]

This Theme is one of the most EPIC theme of all the time , its LEGENDARY .

[@cigoLxeL]

I knew that the _Resident Evil_ remake would eventually get ported to other consoles, but putting Link in SCII, though? That was what made me go out and buy a Gamecube.

[@MapleLoopCat]

Never get's old

[@MapleLoopCat]

Never Get's Old

[@MapleLoopCat]

Never get's old

[@ness682]

***** Never gets old.

[@IBroLLyISePhIrOtH]

***** Never get's old

[@MapleLoopCat]

Still doesn't get old to me

[@pirategamer6630]

And now Soulcalibur is my favorite non-Nintendo series of all time. Congratulations.

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

You can't call Soul Calibur a series on Nintendo GameCube it only had one game Soul Calibur 2 it needs to have two or more games to be a series

[@glorilol9546]

SEEEEEYA

[@ahuaiquinao]

glorilol 95 TSURREA

[@glorilol9546]

Andres Huaiquinao AAAAH

[@ahuaiquinao]

TSOREE

[@xenoham]

+Andres Huaiquinao HEYAAAAAAA

[@VenomousJoker9097]

DOOORYAAA!

[@XiaoFury]

The Hero of Time was made for this Soul Caliber.

[@MisteRRYouTuby]

This was the moment we collectively lost our MINDS.

[@zgeiselh6797]

Need this energy for the movie

[@Akhos]

I bought Soul Calibur just because it had Link in it. And I loved all of the different weapons that Link had. My only gripe was that the Master Sword was the only weapon that had a scabbard. Maybe if they make another Soul Calibur for a Nintendo system, they can make each one of Link's weapons have a unique scabbard as well...though I can understand why they didn't do that for the most part (apart from the razor sword, none of the weapons had unique scabbards at the time in any Loz game).

[@Stephan5916]

@Akhos I don't that your comment was 12yrs ago. I purchased Soul calibur 2 for the same reason as you.

[@liamroberts1458]

I love this theme. It somehow makes me nostalgic for a series of games I've never played.

[@nickd7998]

LOL spamming spin attack with biggoron sword was the best xD

[@keiththyscott]

You had to remember the theme when you play in Cassandra's stage and you have to have Link in that battle for it to play

[@faustrocket565]

It's a major injustice not having this in SC6.

[@TheGameCube64Guy]

Perhaps when a future SoulCalibur game comes out on Switch or on a future Nintendo system

[@songoku9348]

Happy 35th anniversary Legend of Zelda.

[@RisingBeast00]

This has to be ones of the best things ever done to the Legend of Zelda series. and I loved it! I loved everything about this game cuz of Link. I also like every detailed thing about Link, since its taken directly from Ocarina of Time.

[@りり-n5s]

すばらしい！

[@Facade953]

Inferno: RRROOOAAARRR!!! Link: Well EXCUUUSSSEEE MMMEEE, Inferno!

[@CdotNaoki]

I keep thinking the song is going to turn into that one part of Hyrule Field (OOT) where it sounds like the Zelda theme but does its own thing. I actually like that part a lot...

[@chrisbetancourt4279]

I loved SC2! I used to take my gamecube to school and play with my friends after band practice and duke it out I miss the good ol' days!

[@RisingBeast00]

Kinda wished they would list his blood type. I bet his blood type would be completely different than a regular person's blood since Link is from another universe.

[@happymasksalesman9116]

The very reason I know what Soul Calibur is. Good casting idea Namco!

[@callawolf531]

I never heard this version as I owned Soul Calibur 2 on the PS2, but it does a great job of blending the Zelda theme into the style of SC2

[@christoferrbethea3488]

link is my favorite fighter in soulcalibur 2 he has courage and faith and he has to protect hyrule and that blade in his hand is call the master sword and it will seal away the darkness and he is the hero of time

[@TheAutisticGeek206]

You know what my unpopular wish is to see? A remake of soul caliber 4 in a Nintendo switch version where we see Link finally get to fight Yoda, Lord Star Killer, and Darth Vader. I hate to say it!

[@fahimabdul8733]

This is the best zelda theme you can find out there.

[@GangstaKenny10]

ah yes the character with the EASIEST ringouts ever : )

[@RisingBeast00]

He's not just that, but he's my favorite fictional character of all time! XD

[@startmirca]

He would be great as a Soul Calibur guest character for the WiiU.

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

I love this version! This game was so fun

[@lxxdccvii4805]

This is basically the one from smash

[@lisadymion6688]

i grew up with the ps2 version which had heihachi,but one time at grandmas house i played the gamecube version in my uncles room and i think i played as link.Another time,i played Smash Bros Melee once.

[@kindasomeviews]

This is my favorite version of Link. Has the best voice of all his iterations. His cries make me feel warrior-like every time

[@axeltheroyalnine4780]

If im going to be honest even though I had the ps2 version I think link was the coolest one to be the in this game

[@Thalanox]

It is surprisingly hard to track down the various SoulCalibur OSTs. I don't mean finding random SC songs on KZbin, I mean an actual game soundtrack. Since I bought the DLC, I have the soundtracks in SC6, but I can't access those from outside the game. I'd really like to put those on my phone so I can listen to it when I'm not playing the game.

[@crabwaluigi]

Oot link what are your thoughts on this? Link: "HEH_HHHH-EHHHH_AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

I'm a lifelong The Legend Of Zelda fan since 1991. I was 6 and loving The Legend Of Zelda : A Link To The Past (SNES)

[@josealvarado1529]

It's my favorite theme

[@HellWarrior118]

Too bad he wasn't in the SC2 Xbox 360 and PS3 remake.

[@RenderDistance]

thats because he's a nintendo character.

[@HellWarrior118]

I know.

[@Shadic1223]

Ezio Auditore and you know how nintendo is with third party consoles

[@coreybloxham8050]

***** we can only hope i love this game

[@ACloudWithoutAir]

Should have been released on Wii U or 3DS at least

[@PeacediamondYT]

Why does sc2 have the best like the best soundtrack ever

[@King_Of_Wolves]

Ah brings back memories most heroic theme the legend of zelda has Ever had.

[@iftekharahmed6799]

Shulk should be in the latest Soul Calibur as the Nintendo exclusive character. After all, Bandai Namco owned Monolith Soft before handing them to Nintendo.

[@jesseoliva4929]

this song should be added to super smash bros for wii u and Nintendo 3ds anyone with me

[@gamergirl2236]

Great bay Melee is better (don't hate me)

[@jesseoliva4929]

MLG 420 Reker we have our different opinions plus I grew up playing the smash bros series I played all the smash bros

[@kaidenny5458]

Hell

[@elibridgers2781]

Super Smash Bros Ultimate x SoulCalibur

[@dondon-vd2sy]

The best version of links theme song from zelda & l believe it was played on Nintendo game cube - soul calibur 2 i think! Absolutely incredible sound chip music thanks 4 posting x

[@PowerRangersLostGalaxyFanFilm]

Although I never played a Zelda game in my whole life but I've heard of the franchise and the character of Link many times. This is a great cover of the theme song for Namco to do for SCII. If only I had the Gamecube version right now, I would play him. However, I have a Wii (the original, not the recent Wii U), so if I were to get the game for GC, I would play this version of the game on there since the Wii is backwards compatable with Gamecube titles.

[@zenbmonk1016]

I need a back story on how souledge managed to threaten the Hyrulian dimension. Memories of using him & Maxi in the arcade version.

[@zephyrdagonheart1208]

I actually vaguely remember his story in his character bio! If I remember correctly, Zelda, after the defeat of Ganondorf, sensed a familiar dark power to Ganondorf in a far off dimension, and wishing to prevent his return, asked Link to embark on the journey to purge the dark force, which was Soul Edge. It's also implied at the end of his Arcade mode cutscene he used the Ocarina of Time to get to the world of Soul Calibur and back.

[@thealmanancy9020]

I can hear Link's yells in my head

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

The best fighter in SoulCaiibur II in the best port of SC II

[@flashn00b]

SCVI on the Switch, I can kind of get behind since it's "30 FPS. Fighting game. Choose one." but I think we can all agree that SCII HD Online is long overdue for a Switch port.

[@1zeldalover]

This blazing battlefield leaves many wheatfields dry as a frozen tundrafield

[@awesomebobgaming]

Wow the gc sound chip was incredible! This was all in game chip generated & sound bloody fantastic! I love Zelda ost & was totally blown away the 1st time l heard it. Legendary a masterpiece of chip tune and a real testament 2 jyst how powerful the sound dsp was in the gc console. Well done 4 sharing thumbs up! XD

[@BoyinBlack10]

God I want this game on switch

[@KendraEevee]

The classic Zelda theme just got epic!

[@conkeronine]

LINK Was The Only Reason Why I Got & Love Playing Soul Calibur 2!

[@BlazinBro786]

I always used link

[@anthonymilano1985]

link is an amazing character.

[@Azurada23rd]

Watch quietly... _and learn._

[@MeccaCali]

I’m surprised this wasn’t added to Smash

[@gizzit2712]

I dont think I've ever heard a song designed to blue ball me before, but god damn whenever you get to *ahem* climax of the song it just peters outs.

[@nintyfan1991]

Some weird logic of this theme: -Link is seen in a stage you'd fight Maxi and Yunsung in original Arcade on promotionals and demo videos -Theme plays in Cassandra and Sophitia's stage when you fight him in two player mode, also in the Destined Battle with Raphael in Link's arcade mode. Never in the other...

[@shiaellis2754]

Celtic Guardian!

[@disregard.1583]

Exactlyyyy!

[@vajmuasvids3386]

why is no one talking about how links ears are bigger than my future.

[@BlazinBro786]

So sad he wont be in the HD remake D':

[@Theprogamer-2006]

It’s beautiful 😍🤧😢

[@fatalwaffle1715]

Cool Song!

[@NormalGuy985]

excellent theme

[@josephballesteros5064]

Personally this is my 2nd favorite version of the theme it's so Grand for our Hylian guest~

[@starryplatinum]

Link: I've defeated my doppelganger, Dark Link, evil Demon King Ganon, as well as every challenger here. No one can outmatch me! Raphael: Hold my beer

[@lucalibre12]

*hold my wine and baguette

[@dumb_idiot9391]

"Watch quietly... And learn."

[@RageMagikarp]

Is that fight canon? Like I genuinely don't know that much SC lore

[@soulofsketchyboss]

or Link: I've defeated my doppelganger, Dark Link, evil Demon King Ganon, as well as every challenger here. No one can outmatch me! Nightmare: Hold my souls

[@IamaPERSON]

@@RageMagikarp it's not