PlayStation · Fighting
Soul Edge
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Soulcalibur |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Soul Edge is a fighting game developed by Namco.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Soulcalibur series. The series also appears on other systems with Soulcalibur (Dreamcast). Namco also made Tekken 2, Ace Combat 3 and Air Combat for the PS1.
Soul Edge supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Soul Edge is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Soul Edge cheats & codes
13 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| P1 Invincibility | 800BCBCA
00F0 |
|---|---|
| P2 Invincibility | 800BFB02
00F0 |
| P1 Infinite Weapon Power | 800BCD26
0060 |
| P2 Infinite Weapon Power | 800BFC5E
0060 |
| Stop Timer | 800EAE20
0031 |
| P1 No Weapon Power | 800BCD26
0000 |
Soul Edge walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Soul Edge FAQ
When did Soul Edge come out on the PS1?
Soul Edge was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Soul Edge?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Soul Edge multiplayer?
Yes. Soul Edge supports up to 2 players.
How long does Soul Edge take to play?
As a fighting game, Soul Edge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Soul Edge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.