Soul Edge

Released: Feb 20, 1996
11,206 days ago
Platforms: Arcade
Ratings: IGDB82

Release dates

North America dates

Jun 8, 199611,097 days ago
Optimization Patch
- Arcade
Feb 20, 199611,206 days ago
- Arcade

About

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.

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Reviews

Critics (IGDB)83/1001 review

IGDB players82/10079 ratings

Game info

Released: 1996 · see every game from that year
Modes: Single player · Multiplayer · Split screen
Perspective: Side view
Multiplayer: Local up to 2Split screen, Drop-in / drop-out

Other versions

Expanded editions 1

Soul Blade1996 · Expanded edition

Studios

Languages

1 language

English

Language	Audio	Subtitles	Interface
EnglishEnglish (US)	–	–

Story & names

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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