Polygon’s video examines Voldo, the long-running Soulcalibur character known for his unusual movements, revealing costumes and contrast with more conventional fighting-game archetypes. It matters because the piece places his distinctive design within wider cultural and visual traditions, rather than treating him simply as an eccentric character.

The video traces Voldo’s design influences from post-Second World War leather culture to the early development of wrestling imagery. It highlights his recurring fishnets, leather and spikes, as well as his fluid, contorted fighting style and enduring presence in every Soulcalibur game.