

The warriors include those looking to use it for good and evil. Set in the 16th century, the title features warriors from various clans who are on a quest for the "Soul Edge," a magical sword some believe holds ultimate combat power. The storyline of Soul Blade is essentially an excuse for various showdowns over myriad backgrounds. The twist: the combatants all wield bladed weapons - a welcome change from the hand-to-hand combat found in most other fighting games. Like fighting titles before it, this game follows a group of fighters in their battles around the world. Even though the intro's psuedo-nudity has been toned down and the name has been changed to Soul Blade for the American audience, the game still remains a 32-bit fighting masterpiece. For months gamers have been waiting for Soul Edge, 1997's hottest PlayStation import title, to make its way stateside.
