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Soul Blade (Sony PlayStation 1, 1996)

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The Soul Edge is a sword of sheer power, one that has ended many lives. Many believe it is cursed -- when an attempt is made to wield the sword, that person usually dies or ultimately fails. The fearsome pirate Cervantes de Leon found this out first hand; he disappeared with the sword and hasn't been seen since. Now, you and ten other warriors lust for the sword and engage in a fierce tournament -- the winner will be given a chance to possess the powerful blade. This is the premise behind Soul Blade -- an Arcade conversion of Soul Edge. It is arena based (complete with ring outs) 3D fighter that features eleven diverse characters with one goal in mind -- retrieve the deadly sword. Each character has their own unique collection of weapons that range from swords, axes, spears, katana blades and more. In addition to weaponry, they have been given a wide variety of special maneuvers, combinations, air juggles, reversals, and throws. Like many fighting games, there is an assortment of different gameplay modes -- Arcade, Vs. Battle, Team Battle, Survival, Time Attack and Edge-Master. The Arcade mode is the actual game in which you compete against computer-controlled opponents on your quest for the sword. On the other hand, the Edge-Master aspect is a unique one. It gives each character a personal storyline complete with battles and a map screen. This option allows you to obtain multiple weapons for each character that can be used in the Arcade or other modes. Though it awards weapons for progression of the story, it also serves as good practice for new players -- it tests you in the areas of throwing and more. The Survival option tests your stamina and endurance by putting you up against an endless barrage of computer opponents. Each battle is one round in length and as you defeat the various characters, you are rewarded with a little health. When your health meter has been depleted 100 percent, the game is over. Team battle allows you to play against the computer or an actual real-life opponent. Each person (or the computer) chooses a side of characters that will face each other. When a character is defeated, they are eliminated from the battle. Soul Blade supports the standard PlayStation controller as well as Namco's joystick (the latter is not included in the package). You can also save your weapons and story progress (from the Edge-Master mode) to a memory card.

Product Identifiers

PublisherNamco Bandai

UPC0722674020589

eBay Product ID (ePID)1318

Product Key Features

RatingT-Teen

GenreFighting

Video Game SeriesSoul Calibur Series

PlatformSony PlayStation 1

Game NameSoul Blade

Additional Product Features

Release Year1996

Number of Players1-2

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick

ESRB DescriptorViolence

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4.8

28 product ratings

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2 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
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by hawnix68
25 Jul, 2018Most favourable review
A classic that stands the test of time
Great game! The very first game that started the Soul Series which eventually became Soul Calibur and the accompanying sequels. This was one of the first and best weapon fighting games that came out for the original PlayStation, brought to you by the Namco, the same company that makes the Tekken series. Great quality gameplay with amazing characters, great graphics, and great fighting mechanics. Each character is amazing with different types of weapons, themes, and cool endings. There is the general arcade mode which is featured in most fighting games, and there are other cool modes to play as well. If you are a fan of both Soul Calibur and Tekken, and you don't have this original game, then you definitely need it! The controls are easy to learn and hard to master, and you will always have fun playing such a great classic like Soul Blade.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by vanha6209
22 Apr, 2020Most critical review
Recommended for those good at Soul Caliber
I happen to be good at Soul Caliber, but I gave this item a 3-star rating because I got frustrated with this one; it plays a lot like Virtua Fighter, a game that requires skill.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by malevo_11
21 Feb, 2022
An awesome first installment of a beloved fighting game franchise!
Soul Blade (Soul Edge in Japan), is one of those rare PlayStation games to ever come across. The gameplay is complex, mostly balanced, and playable at that. Graphics are surprisingly good, and there's different modes to choose from. Great game. Would definately buy again.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ronspe_75
04 Aug, 2024
The true first Soul Calibur game.
It was nice playing Soul Blade again, granted the graphics are a bit dated, but I still like the gameplay and the moves of certain characters. Thanks to Soul Blade started the Soul Calibur series of fighting games.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ctf.chfr.b6qnhphyyq
15 Jul, 2017
Soul Blade ps1
Fun fighting game. I've played all of the Soul Calibur games that come after this one and thought it'd be fun to try. Not the best in the series, but fun and definitely worth playing with friends.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by maest_9794
31 Oct, 2018
My favorite fighting game
This was my first real good fighting game the characters where crazy
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by zat065
05 Mar, 2020
Thank You!!
I've been looking for this game for years and I finally found it. No problems while playing and the audio and graphics are perfect.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by acehardy232013
29 May, 2017
The return of my childhood
I had this game a longtime ago I can't wait to kick Cervantes butt again. Thanks so much!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by demajoi-0
29 May, 2024
Game plays especially well made it all the way to level 10, case was horrible
Game plays especially well made it all the way to level 10, case was horrible
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by tavio888
14 Feb, 2023
A classic fighter with style
Great fighting game. If you like Tekken, then you’ll love this gem.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned