While it essentially served as a port of Soulcalibur 4 with some modifications, the smooth transition to handheld made by 2009's Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny marked a significant moment in the franchise's history. This title may have carried the series' legacy onto the PSP by taking on new technical limitations, but it also managed to stand on its own against the console release by carving out a unique identity. When it comes to addressing the concerns around what might be the most controversial period of SC, Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny may stand as the definitive version of the fourth entry for one reason alone.