Soul Edge © 1996 Namco.
A great 3-D fighting game in which the combatants use hand-held weapons.
The game is set in the year 1584. The game tells the tale of warriors searching for the ultimate sword, Soul Edge. It has been given many names throughout the history, such as "The Sword of Salvation", "The Sword of Heroes" and "The Ultimate Sword" among others. Many strong warriors searched for years, but very few actually found it. The sword, currently in the form of a twin pair of long swords, appeared mysteriously in an auction. It was taken by the dreaded Captain Cervantes and nothing was known of his fate thereafter. Now, nine warriors from around the world search for the sword for different reasons. Some for power, others for revenge; some believing it's a benevolent sword, searching for its support; while others knowing of its evil nature, seeking its destruction. Nothing is known for certain about the sword, except for one thing: it brings misfortune to those seeking it.
Namco System 11 hardware
Game ID : SO
Main CPU : PSX (@ 16.9344 Mhz), M37702 (@ 16.384 Mhz)
Sound Chips : C352 (@ 16.384 Mhz)
Players : 2
Control : 8-way joystick
Buttons : 4
Even if the title screen says '1995', Soul Edge was released in January 1996 in Japan.
Pony Canyon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Super Battle Sound Attack Soul Edge - PCCG-00365) on 21/10/1996.
