Soul Edge

Soul Edge

Released: February 20, 1996
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Arcade

Genres:

Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Arcade

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer Split screen

Themes:

Action Fantasy Historical

Player Perspectives:

Side view

Ratings

User Rating

81.3
Based on 75 ratings

Critics Rating

83.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

82.2
Based on 76 ratings

Summary

Soul Edge is a 3D arcade fighting game and the first in the Soul series, it is one of the first 3D fighting game in history that place a particular emphasis on the story of the fighters. Each character have their own weapon, allowing for a wide range of play styles. The slower, longer ranged characters try to deliver their heavy blows from a distance whereas the quicker, faster characters try to get in as close as possible and deliver quick-hitting attacks.

Storyline

In the 16th century, an extremely powerful sword named Soul Edge surfaces and attracts evil warriors from around the world who want its power. From America to Europe to Japan, these warriors fight each other for the chance to obtain it.

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Involved Companies

Namco

Role:
Publisher

Project Soul

Role:
Developer

Keywords

pirates martial arts medieval versus multiple endings campaign revenge day/night cycle sword & sorcery shared screen boss fight geometry human polygonal 3d multiple storylines unlockables branching storyline melee survival mode rpg elements motion capture animation quick time event environmental kill button mashing in-game moves list dual wielding corruption gameplay twist greatest hits undead pirates soul edge no blood promo vhs playstation underground

Alternative Names

Soul Blade

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