Dark Edge

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Dark Edge
System(s): Sega System 32
Publisher: Sega
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 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

Playbale characters

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]
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]
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]
Goliath with power suit
A laborer wearing the power suit converted from construction equipment. He moves slow, but his attacks are extremely powerful.[3]
Yeager the sonic breaker
A former German fighter pilot who became a cyborg in order to be a super-fighter. His special ability;High hspeed flight.[3]
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]

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].

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

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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0 review
Sega Retro Average 
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
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"Long" instructions
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Instuction card(s)
Dark Edge Service Manual.pdf
Manual
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Stickers

References


Dark Edge

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Main page | Magazine articles


Books: Dark Edge (1994)

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