Soul Edge

Main GameReleased 1996

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Genres

FightingHack and slash/Beat 'em upArcade

Themes

ActionFantasyHistorical

Perspective

Side view

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen

Release Date

20/02/1996

Platforms

Arcade

Language Support

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Involved Companies

Namco

Publisher

Project Soul

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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.

Story

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.