Overview and Gameplay
A servant of The Master descends into the Freil Empire to undo Deathtoll’s bargain, restoring towns, creatures, plants, and paths by defeating monsters. Soul Blazer is a top-down action RPG where each cleared Monster Lair can bring part of the world back to life.
Combat happens in real time with sword attacks, magic, equipment, experience levels, and backtracking for newly opened routes. Restored souls often provide clues, items, or access to the next objective.
Controls And Mechanics
- Move through towns and dungeons, attack with the sword, and cast equipped magic using GEMs collected from enemies.
- Open the equipment screen to change swords, armor, magic, and key items.
- L and R help the hero keep facing while moving and can draw nearby GEMs toward him.
- The game is solo only, with no alternating, versus, or co-op mode.
Version Notes
This is the North American SNES release titled Soul Blazer. The Japanese version was released as Soul Blader; this USA version uses English text and Enix America publishing.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1992
- Developer: Quintet
- Publisher: Enix America
- Original platform: SNES
