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Games like Soul Edge

1996

Soul Edge is an early 3D arcade fighter where every fighter wields a distinct weapon. Slow, long-range heavy hitters face quick close-range rushers, and the game puts unusual emphasis on each character's story for its genre.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Competing against other players
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Action-packed real-time combat

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1998PEGI 16Xbox

A landmark 3D weapon-based fighter with fluid, fast duels, sidestepping movement and a varied roster. Great for local versus matches and arcade runs.

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Mortal Kombat 4

Systems like Soul Edge

Mortal Kombat 4 is the series' first game with 3D character models, delivering one-on-one brawls with gory fatalities and a roster of returning fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Liu Kang. It adds weapon-based combat and the main villain Shinnok.

Bloody Roar

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A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

Bloody Roar 2

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A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

Samurai Shodown II

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A classic SNK 2D weapon-based fighter where you pick one of 15 warriors and duel. Few, heavy hits, precise timing and spacing make every match tense.

Bushido Blade

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An unconventional samurai sword-fighting classic where a single well-placed hit can be lethal. With no health bars, roomy 3D arenas and tense duels, it emphasizes realism and risk over typical fighting-game conventions.

Mortal Kombat II

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The brutal arcade fighting classic with digitized fighters, iconic characters like Kitana and Shao Kahn, and its notorious, expanded fatalities. It shines brightest in head-to-head matches against friends.

Eternal Champions

Systems like Soul Edge

A 1993 Sega fighting game pitting warriors from different eras against each other. It stands out with reflectable projectiles, force fields and an unusually strong story focus for the genre.