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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ダークエッジ) is a 1993 fighting game by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega System 32]].
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ダークエッジ) is a 1993 fighting game by [[Sega AM3]] for the [[Sega System 32]].
  
 
It uses sprite scaling to simulate a 3D playfield, meaning it predates ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' as a 3D fighter by about a year (though the 3D in ''Virtua Fighter'' isn't simulated, but rather true rendered 3D graphics). You can play as either warriors or monsters, but otherwise this is a typical fighting game with a dedicated jump button (as {{up}} moves back). Although the title screen reads "1992", the arcade game was first sold in early 1993.
 
It uses sprite scaling to simulate a 3D playfield, meaning it predates ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' as a 3D fighter by about a year (though the 3D in ''Virtua Fighter'' isn't simulated, but rather true rendered 3D graphics). You can play as either warriors or monsters, but otherwise this is a typical fighting game with a dedicated jump button (as {{up}} moves back). Although the title screen reads "1992", the arcade game was first sold in early 1993.
  
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While the game was not ported to home consoles, developer [[Sega AM3]] received a lot of fan mail requests for it to ported to the [[Sega Saturn]]. In 1995, AM3 manager [[Hisao Oguchi]] said he was "considering it".{{magref|saturnfan|1995-09|97}} It was officially released for the first time outside arcades on the [[Astro City Mini]].
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While the game was not ported to home consoles, developer Sega AM3 received a lot of fan mail requests for it to ported to the [[Sega Saturn]]. In 1995, AM3 manager [[Hisao Oguchi]] said he was "considering it".{{magref|saturnfan|1995-09|97}} It was officially released for the first time outside arcades on the [[Astro City Mini]].
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==Gameplay==
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===Playable characters===
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Thud the samurai
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=''An American who has the samurai spirit can use two swords skillfully. He believes in the spiritual power and controls the thunder.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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| title=Yeager the sonic breaker
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=139 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=''A former German fighter pilot who became a cyborg in order to be a super-fighter. His special ability;High speed flight.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Genie the martial artist
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=278 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=''A female martial artist who wears the Gymnastic Battle Suit that enhances her agility. She attacks the enemy by taking advantage of an unguarded moment.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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| title=Blood the bio-monster
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=118}}
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| desc=''This monster man born as a result of genetic mutation has the weapons of elastic nails and sharp fins. He displays primitive instincts as a fighter as he discharged poisonous liquid.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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| title=Goliath with power suit
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=139 | crop_y=118}}
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| desc=''A laborer wearing the power suit converted from construction equipment. He moves slow, but his attacks are extremely powerful.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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| title=M.E.K. (Mechanical Enhanced Kommando)
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| sprite={{sprite | DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png | crop_width=139 | crop_height=118 | crop_x=278 | crop_y=118}}
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| desc=''A European mercenary soldier wounded in the war underwent a cyborg operation and is determined to have revenge on the Boss who sent him onto the battlefield.''{{fileref|DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}}
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Sound Adviser:''' [[Koichi Namiki|Kouichi Namiki]]
 
*'''Sound Adviser:''' [[Koichi Namiki|Kouichi Namiki]]
 
*'''English Text:''' [[Hisaki Nimiya]]
 
*'''English Text:''' [[Hisaki Nimiya]]
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*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega Enterprises Ltd]]
 
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5 of the game's developers are also referenced in the game's default high score table{{fileref|DarkEdge FightersOnEdge.png}}.
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5 of the game's developers are also referenced in the game's default high score table{{fileref|DarkEdge FightersOnEdge.png}}. Several more initials are present in the game's code but can never be seen.
 
*'''KAN:''' [[Hiromasa Kaneko]]
 
*'''KAN:''' [[Hiromasa Kaneko]]
 
*'''HAS:''' [[Masayuki Hasegawa]]
 
*'''HAS:''' [[Masayuki Hasegawa]]
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*'''NAK:''' [[Shinichi Nakagawa]]
 
*'''NAK:''' [[Shinichi Nakagawa]]
 
*'''OTU:''' [[Tamichi Ohtsu]]
 
*'''OTU:''' [[Tamichi Ohtsu]]
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*'''TOM:''' [[Kenji Tohma]]
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*'''ARA:''' [[Kenji Arai]]
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*'''IZU:''' [[Hiroyuki Izuno]]
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*'''NIM:''' [[Hisaki Nimiya]]
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*'''KAZ:'''
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*'''MEG:''' [[Megumi Matsuda]]
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*'''IEI:''' [[Kyoshi Ieizumi]]
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*'''TKI:'''
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*'''DEN:''' [[Takashi Goden]]
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*'''YAM:'''
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

Latest revision as of 02:56, 19 November 2024

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Dark Edge
System(s): Sega System 32
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (System 32)
JP		 ¥? ?
Arcade (System 32)
US		 $? ?





























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Dark Edge (ダークエッジ) is a 1993 fighting game by Sega AM3 for the Sega System 32.

It uses sprite scaling to simulate a 3D playfield, meaning it predates Virtua Fighter as a 3D fighter by about a year (though the 3D in Virtua Fighter isn't simulated, but rather true rendered 3D graphics). You can play as either warriors or monsters, but otherwise this is a typical fighting game with a dedicated jump button (as Up moves back). Although the title screen reads "1992", the arcade game was first sold in early 1993.

While the game was not ported to home consoles, developer Sega AM3 received a lot of fan mail requests for it to ported to the Sega Saturn. In 1995, AM3 manager Hisao Oguchi said he was "considering it".[2] It was officially released for the first time outside arcades on the Astro City Mini.

Gameplay

Playable characters

DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 Thud the samurai
An American who has the samurai spirit can use two swords skillfully. He believes in the spiritual power and controls the thunder.[3]
DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 Yeager the sonic breaker
A former German fighter pilot who became a cyborg in order to be a super-fighter. His special ability;High speed flight.[3]
DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 Genie the martial artist
A female martial artist who wears the Gymnastic Battle Suit that enhances her agility. She attacks the enemy by taking advantage of an unguarded moment.[3]
DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 Blood the bio-monster
This monster man born as a result of genetic mutation has the weapons of elastic nails and sharp fins. He displays primitive instincts as a fighter as he discharged poisonous liquid.[3]
DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 Goliath with power suit
A laborer wearing the power suit converted from construction equipment. He moves slow, but his attacks are extremely powerful.[3]
DarkEdge, Character Portraits.png
 M.E.K. (Mechanical Enhanced Kommando)
A European mercenary soldier wounded in the war underwent a cyborg operation and is determined to have revenge on the Boss who sent him onto the battlefield.[3]

Production credits

Staff
Source:
In-game credits
Source:
Uncredited


5 of the game's developers are also referenced in the game's default high score table[5]. Several more initials are present in the game's code but can never be seen.

Unused
B (Also Unused)

Magazine articles

Main article: Dark Edge/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf

PDF
JP flyer
DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf

Physical scans

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Publication Score Source
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0 review
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Publication Version Score
Sega Zone (UK)
80
[6]
Arcade (System 32)
 80
Based on
1 review

Dark Edge

System 32, US
System 32, JP
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"Top" instructions
DarkEdge System32 JP Instructions Long.jpg
"Long" instructions
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Instuction card(s)
Dark Edge Service Manual.pdf
Manual
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Stickers

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sega Arcade History, Enterbrain, page 127
  2. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 September" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 97
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 File:DarkEdge System32 JP Flyer.pdf, page 2
  4. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-30 (2000-09-22,09-29)" (JP; 2000-09-08), page 94
  5. ↑ File:DarkEdge FightersOnEdge.png
  6. ↑ Sega Zone, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 47


Dark Edge

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Books: Dark Edge (1994)

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