Soul Edge

About

Soul Edge is a 3D arcade fighter that launched the Soul series in 1996. You pick from warriors drawn to a cursed sword each with distinct weapons and playstyles. Some favor slow heavy strikes from a distance while others rush in with fast combos. The game lets you play solo or face friends locally in split-screen matches. Though early in 3D fighting games Soul Edge impressed with deep mechanics and varied strategies. It holds a 92% rating on arcade1up.com and sold over 1 million units across home ports. Players still compete with it in tournaments decades later. The focus on weapon-based combat and character-driven story set a template for future fighters.

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.