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Soul Edge

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First release
Feb 20, 1996
Developer
Project Soul
Publisher
Namco
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting, Arcade · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
Arcade

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.

Also known as Soul Blade

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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.Read more

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.

Release dates
Arcade
Feb 20, 1996
Arcade
Jun 08, 1996
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
pirates, martial arts, medieval, versus, multiple endings
… All 34, 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

At a Glance

Critic Score
83
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Overview

Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 12 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 12 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 12 Oct

Feature data: IGDB