Soul Blade takes place in the 16th century, where a powerful sword known as Soul Edge has surfaced, drawing warriors from around the globe. These fighters compete with each other to claim the demon blade, which serves as the backdrop for this 3D weapons fighting game.
The gameplay of Soul Blade offers diverse combat modes and colorful fighters to choose from. With twelve unique fighters, including hidden ones that can only be used in versus and arcade mode, players can engage in intense battles using various weapons and styles. The addition of side steps allows for more fluid movement, setting the game apart from other 3D fighting games.
The story mode delves deeper into each character's background, presented in an ancient book format, while also introducing new features such as unlockable extra weapons. These additional weapons vary in length, stats, and durability, further enhancing gameplay options in versus mode.