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Soul Edge

1996 82 / 100 Arcade Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
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 po Show full 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.

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Action Theme Fantasy Theme Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Side view Perspective Multiplayer Game feel
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World design Nicht eindeutig GameplaySurvival ExperienceChoices GameplayCombat-focused Game modeMultiplayer

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Everything about Soul Edge: story and gameplay

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Story & context

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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Soul Edge: release, platforms, and facts

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Project Soul
Publisher
Namco
Franchise
SoulCalibur
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Historical
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Arcade Jun 08, 1996
  • Arcade Feb 20, 1996

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