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Super Nintendo · RPG
Soul & Sword
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Pandora Box |
| Publisher | Zamuse |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, Soul & Sword is a role-playing game developed by Pandora Box and published by Zamuse.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
Pandora Box also made Battle Soccer: Field no Hasha, Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi and Tsukikomori for the SNES.
Soul & Sword is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Soul & Sword is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Soul & Sword walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Soul & Sword.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Soul & Sword FAQ
When did Soul & Sword come out on the SNES?
Soul & Sword was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Soul & Sword?
It was developed by Pandora Box and published by Zamuse.
Is Soul & Sword multiplayer?
No. Soul & Sword is a single-player game.
How long does Soul & Sword take to play?
As a role-playing game, Soul & Sword typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Soul & Sword 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.