description Soul Edge Overview
Soul Edge is a 1995 arcade fighting game created by Namco, marking the beginning of the Soulcalibur franchise. Initially launched in November 1995, it later appeared on System 11 hardware and was adapted for PlayStation with a revised title in 1997. The game’s release spanned multiple platforms over several years.
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info Soul Edge Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1996 |
help Soul Edge FAQ
Why is Soul Edge also called Soul Blade?
Namco released the PlayStation version outside Japan under the title Soul Blade. The arcade original was Soul Edge, and it began the series that later became known through Soulcalibur.
When did Soul Edge come out in arcades?
Soul Edge was shown at JAMMA in 1995 and released to arcades in 1996 on Namco System 11 hardware. The PlayStation port followed in Japan in 1996 and reached Western markets as Soul Blade in 1997.
Which characters started in Soul Edge?
The early roster includes series mainstays such as Mitsurugi, Sophitia, Taki, Voldo, Siegfried, and Cervantes. The plot revolves around warriors pursuing the cursed sword Soul Edge.
How did Soul Edge lead into Soulcalibur?
Soulcalibur is the direct follow-up, first appearing in arcades in 1998 and then becoming a landmark Dreamcast game in 1999. It kept the weapon-based 3D fighting foundation while greatly expanding movement and presentation.
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