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{{Infobox video game
|title=Bleach: Soul Resurrección
|image=SoulResureccion.jpg
|caption=North American cover art
|developer=[[Company:Japan Studio|Japan Studio]]<br />[[Company:Racjin|Racjin]]
|publisher={{vgrelease|JP|SCEI|NA|NIS America|EU|NIS America}}
|director=
|producer=
|artist=
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|series=''Bleach''
|genre=[[Software:Action game|Action]]
|modes=[[Software:Single-player video game|Single-player]]
|platforms=[[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]
|released={{vgrelease|JP|June 23, 2011|NA|August 3, 2011|EU|September 16, 2011|AUS|September 23, 2011}}
}}

'''''Bleach: Soul Resurrección''''' (known as '''''Bleach: Soul Ignition''''' in Japan) is an action game based on the manga and anime franchise ''Bleach'' for the [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]. It was released on June 23, 2011 in Japan, July 28 in Asia, and in Korea on the next day.<ref name="Siliconera">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/11/09/sony-brings-bleach-to-ps3-with-bleach-soul-ignition/ |title=Sony Brings Bleach To PS3 With Bleach: Soul Ignition |author=Spencer |date=November 9, 2010 |publisher=Siliconera |access-date=December 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803134736/http://www.siliconera.com/2010/11/09/sony-brings-bleach-to-ps3-with-bleach-soul-ignition/ |archive-date=August 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="ann"/> The fourth ''Bleach'' film, ''Bleach: Hell Verse'', was released on the Japanese PlayStation Store on December 24, 2010.<ref name="Scrawl">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2010/12/bleach-soul-ignition-demo-lands-december-24 |title=Bleach: Soul Ignition demo lands December 24 |author=Sal Romano |date=December 13, 2010 |publisher=Gematsu |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430192214/http://gematsu.com/2010/12/bleach-soul-ignition-demo-lands-december-24 |archive-date=April 30, 2012 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The Japanese visual kei rock band Sid provided the theme song {{nihongo|"Ranbu no Melody"|乱舞のメロディ|Ranbu no Merodi|"Melody of the Wild Dance"}}, which is also the anime series' 13th Opening Theme, though only for the Japanese version, as the English and Asian versions uses a rearranged instrumental instead, due to licensing issues.<ref name="ann">{{cite news |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-05-15/nis-america-plans-bleach/soul-resurreccion-ps3-game |title=Interest: NIS America Plans Bleach: Soul Resurrección PS3 Game |author=Crystalyn Hodgkins |date=May 15, 2011 |work=Anime News Network |access-date=May 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518011653/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-05-15/nis-america-plans-bleach/soul-resurreccion-ps3-game |archive-date=May 18, 2011 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
In the same year, the game was released in North America on August 3, with a European release following on September 16, and an Australian release following the week after.

==Gameplay==
Players utilize the PlayStation 3 controller's analog sticks and four shape buttons to control their character in 3D environment. Players move with the left analog stick while controlling the camera with the right. The X button performs a jump and pressing it again while in air performs a second jump. Melee is performed through the square button which can be utilized for combos.

The triangle button performs spirit attacks which consume spiritual pressure from the pressure bar which sits below the health bar at the top of the screen. Some characters have different spirit attacks based on whether they are on the ground or in the air. The circle button performs special attacks. Specials are strong moves that consume most if not all the pressure bar.

These attacks are different depending on if the character is on the ground or in the air.
L1 is used to lock onto an opponent and R1 blocks. While blocking, the player can use the left analog stick to use Shunpo or Sonído to dodge.
R2 performs a dash maneuver which can be held for a constant dash. L2 activates the ignition gauge which sits at the left of the screen.

Ignition lights the edges of the screen on fire and triples the power of a character's moves. The gauge can be filled by dealing damage to enemies. Once activated, the gauge will slowly drain. By pressing the L2 button again while in this mode, the character will be drained of all their remaining ignition gauge and utilize their ignition attack which is an immensely powerful move and the strongest a character has. The health bar at the top of the screen regenerates slowly as time progresses.

The more damage a player takes, the less health they can regenerate. The pressure bar regenerates quicker so long as the player is not dashing. Dashing also does mild damage. With each hit, a streak bar is refilled. The higher the streak, the higher the soul points multiplier is: 100 for a 2x multiplier, 300 for 3x multiplier and 1000 for a 4x multiplier.

Getting hit does not end the streak. At the end of a level, players are given a grade and extra soul points based on the number of points collected, difficulty played on, clear time, enemies defeated and Ignition attacks used. Once a level is over, the player can head to the level up menu and use the soul points they earned to learn new abilities and power up.

The player is placed on a grid and can only buy upgrades next to ones they have already unlocked. Paths to different grids will be locked until a certain character reaches a specified level. One level is considered buying one upgrade.

==Development==
The original Japanese version, ''Bleach: Soul Ignition'', was developed by [[Company:Japan Studio|Japan Studio]] and [[Company:Racjin|Racjin]]. The game was published by [[Company:Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment]] and released on June 23, 2011.<ref name="Siliconera"/> ''Soul Ignition'', for North America under new name, ''Bleach: Soul Resurrección'',<ref name="ann"/> was released on August 2 by [[Company:Nippon Ichi Software|NIS America]]. The game has a total of 21 playable characters that mostly come from the Arrancar arc.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| class="wikitable"  style="width:40%"
|-
! style="width:20%;"| Character
|-
|Baraggan Luisenbarn
|-
|Byakuya Kuchiki
|-
|Coyote Starrk
|-
|Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
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|Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai, Hollow, Dangai, Skull-Clad)
|-
|Gin Ichimaru 
|-
|Kenpachi Zaraki 
|-
|Kokutō
|-
|Nnoitra Gilga 
|-
|Rukia Kuchiki
|-
|Sōsuke Aizen
|-
|Soi Fon
|-
|Shunsui Kyoraku
|-
|Tier Harribel
|-
|Tōshirō Hitsugaya
|-
|Ulquiorra Cifer
|-
|Uryū Ishida
|-
|Yoruichi Shihoin
|}

===Non-playable characters===
{| class="wikitable"  style="width:40%"
|-
! style="width:20%;"| Character
|-
|Sajin Komamura
|-
|Sosuke Aizen (4th Transformation)
|-
|Yammy Llargo
|-
|}

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 58/100<ref name="mc">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/bleach-soul-resurreccion/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Bleach: Soul Resurreccion for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407060930/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/bleach-soul-resurreccion |archive-date=April 7, 2016 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| Destruct = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-bleach-soul-resurreccion-207777.phtml |title=Review: Bleach: Soul Resurreccion |author=Dale North |date=August 5, 2011 |website=[[Social:Destructoid|Destructoid]] |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231080035/http://www.destructoid.com/review-bleach-soul-resurreccion-207777.phtml |archive-date=December 31, 2015 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| Fam = 28/40<ref name="fam">{{cite web |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-129/ |title=Famitsu review scores |author=Brian |date=June 14, 2011 |publisher=Nintendo Everything |access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/221585/review-bleach-soul-resurreccion/ |title=Review: Bleach: Soul Resurreccion |author=McKinley Noble |date=August 2, 2011 |magazine=GamePro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812065150/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/221585/review-bleach-soul-resurreccion/ |archive-date=August 12, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref>
| GSpot = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review/1900-6327132/ |title=Bleach: Soul Resurreccion Review |author=Chris Watters |date=August 3, 2011 |website=GameSpot |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620174622/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review/1900-6327132/ |archive-date=June 20, 2016 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review/ |title=Bleach: Soul Resurreccion review |author=Kimberley Wallace |date=August 1, 2011 |publisher=GamesRadar |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231080121/http://www.gamesradar.com/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review/ |archive-date=December 31, 2015 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| GTM = 4/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Bleach: Soul Resurrección |journal=GamesTM |date=November 2011 |page=106}}</ref>
| IGN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/07/28/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review |title=Bleach: Soul Resurreccion Review |author=Ryan Clements |date=July 28, 2011 |website=IGN |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222221518/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/07/28/bleach-soul-resurreccion-review |archive-date=February 22, 2016 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| OPMUK = 5/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Bleach: Soul Resurrección |journal=PlayStation Official Magazine - UK |date=October 2011 |page=115}}</ref>
| PALGN = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://palgn.com.au/playstation-3/19500/bleach-soul-resurrecci-n-review/ |title=Bleach: Soul Resurrección Review |author=Jeremy Jastrzab |date=September 23, 2011 |website=PALGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805173243/http://palgn.com.au/playstation-3/19500/bleach-soul-resurrecci-n-review/ |archive-date=August 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref>
| PSM = 5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Bleach: Soul Resurrección |magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine |date=October 2011 |page=82}}</ref>
| rev1 = 411Mania
| rev2 = ''The A.V. Club''
| rev2Score = C−<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/bleach-soul-resurreccion-60313 |title=Bleach: Soul Resurrección |author=Samantha Nelson |date=August 15, 2011 |newspaper=The A.V. Club |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910183522/http://www.avclub.com/articles/bleach-soul-resurreccion%2C60313/ |archive-date=September 10, 2011 |url-status=live |access-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref>
}}

The game received "mixed" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.<ref name="mc"/>  In Japan, ''Famitsu'' gave it a score of all four sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.<ref name="fam"/>

The Japanese version sold 24,725 copies in its first week, while ''Soul Resurrección'' debuted in North America with 23,620 sold copies.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}}

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/bleach/soulignition/ Official website] {{in lang|ja}}
* {{moby game|id=/bleach-soul-resurreccin}}


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