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Soul Edge (1996)

Soul Edge (1996)

Side view Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Arcade
Arcade

Soul Blade

Release Date: 1996, February 20
Alternative Titles: Soul Blade
Countries: Japan
Publishers: Namco

Description:

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.

Keywords:

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