Guilty Gear -Strive-

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  • Summary: “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay. There is a fully voiced story mode diving deep into the Guilty Gear universe, new characters joining fan favorites, and robust rollback net code. The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “Guilty Gear -Strive-“. The new artistic direction and improve character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 14, 2021
    100
    GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a great fighting game and a great sequel to an old franchise which successfully caters to both genre veterans and newcomers. It is a bit on the expensive side, but the gameplay, art, and music all justify it.
  2. IGN
    Jun 7, 2021
    90
    Guilty Gear Strive is a milestone 2D fighting game that raises the bar for anime-like fighters in terms of its visuals, online netcode, and sheer creativity found in all aspects of its design. It’s definitely a different flavor of Guilty Gear, with a heavier focus on fighting in the neutral and a slightly slowed down pace, but it maintains the series soul with absolutely wild character designs, flexible combo system, and a level of creativity both in its presentation and mechanics that is second to none in the genre.
  3. DarkZero
    Jun 25, 2021
    90
    Overall, Guilty Gear Strive is a fantastic entry in the series that should be given a shot by anyone who enjoys fighting games or wants to get their fingers on some hyperactive 1-on-1 action with friends or the online community. Now I’m jumping back online as I just cannot get enough of the smell of the game.
  4. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2021
    81
    Each fighter is very unique, so, even though there is a good tutorial, it will take a long time before you’ll learn how to fight properly. Still, if you have even a slightest interest in Japanese fighting games – you absolutely have to check out Strive. [Issue#254, p.56]
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  5. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jun 7, 2021
    80
    Guilty Gear Strive is a very competent modern fighting game that will appease both veterans and newcomers alike. With a gripping plot, enjoyable cast of characters, and steady learning curve the game is set to be one of the series’ most popular entries. I know for myself, I am keen to get stuck into the nitty gritty as I get deeper with the game, and will eventually take my skills online for the real test against actual human players. While I am disappointed the story side of Guilty Gear Strive is relegated to a cinematic story, the plot is rich with drama and stands toe-to-toe with actual anime productions made for TV. Some variety in the battle dialogue and narration wouldn’t have gone astray, either, but in the grand scheme of things is a minor ding against an otherwise brilliant fighter.
  6. PCMag
    Jun 27, 2021
    80
    The visually stunning Guilty Gear Strive is a stellar series entry that reworks the familiar combat to make it more newcomer friendly, while retaining an absurd amount of gameplay options.
  7. GameCritics
    Jul 27, 2021
    80
    In summary, Guilty Gear Strive is an excellent evolution of a series that’s always provided players with a unique and interesting approach to weapons-based combat, and now it’s slightly less impenetrable for newcomers. It’s got room to grow, but it’s a stylish, standout fighter whose strengths absolutely outnumber its flaws.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
  1. WilkerKof
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Jogo impecável.

    1-Modo online sem lag, nunca visto antes em um jogo. 2-Jogabilidade incrível, cada personagem tem sua forma de jogar e    Jogo impecável.

    1-Modo online sem lag, nunca visto antes em um jogo.
    2-Jogabilidade incrível, cada personagem tem sua forma de jogar e habilidades únicas.
    3-Preço inigualável para um lançamento.
    4-Apesar de amar O Rei dos Lutadores, nos últimos anos tem decepcionado muito, nesse ano ficou com vergonha de lançar e ser enterrado por Guilty Gear.

    Recomento para quem ama jogos de lutas 11/10    … Expand
  2. ubarook
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. that game is the best game!
    music is the best!
    graphic is the best too!
    Ramlethal Valentine is so cute!    … Expand
  4. InfernoTune
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Guilty Gear Strive aswell as it prediscessor Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2 are some of the most fun and easy to pick up fighting games i have seen. itGuilty Gear Strive aswell as it prediscessor Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2 are some of the most fun and easy to pick up fighting games i have seen. it feels like most characters stand on even ground and because of the small and diverse roster it's quite easy to remember who does what and what they specialize in. the tutorial area is very basic but helps explaining all mechanics the game has to offer even the more neache options such as kara cancels. unlike a fighting game like tekken, the move list is quite small and helps new players to not have an information overflow as soon as they want to learn some basic combos. speaking of wich, guilty gear stirve helps you with easy to use combo creation tools so you can quickly seach and find just what you are looking for. outside the main game, there is plenty of other content to enjoy, such as the story mode wich is just a full-length film with the usual confusing fighting game lore but cranked up to 12/10 seriously, if a figting game needs a whole collection of lore, character relation charts, a timeline and individual entries about important objects places etc. you know this is one hell of a complex but enjoyable and detailed story/lore. but other than the story mode, you can look at digital figures, wich are basically just ways for people to create a freeze frame featuring all kinds of effects, expressions, poses, etc. and it's perfect for getting some quick entertainment without needing to play the game. (quick disclaimer you need to unlock the poses and expressions etc. by fishing wich is just gambling your earned currency to get items. you earn currency by leveling and just playing matches there is no way to buy this currency as of now.) the artstyle goes beyond the simple 2d anime fighting game artstyle and looks just beautiful all together. the animations are amazing and so are (most) of the mods with wich you can play unrestrictedly and and are easy to get when you watch a quick 2 min tutorial. just like the artstyle is amazing this "game" is basically just one amazing albumb with a free anime fighter attached to it. the music is what got me, and probably many others into playing this game, and i can proudly say, i once lost my voice because i was screaming the lyrics to potemkin's theme "Armorclad-faith" and my god, you listen to the soundtrack once, you can just go buy the game already, you will buy it sometime anyways. trust me.… Expand
  5. Teleman
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    First off, I have no idea why this game does not show up on metacritic's search bar, had to use google.

    The game is oozing with master    First off, I have no idea why this game does not show up on metacritic's search bar, had to use google.

    The game is oozing with master class art, net code and overall amazingness on every technical department. It is absolutely fantastic beyond fantastic when it comes to polish. However I had to give a 9 just because of one thing: accessibility.

    It is nigh impossible for casuals to get into the game mostly because controls. You have to master the art of becoming one with your controller. The milisecond critical inputs involve flawless executions of what I would call the art of thumb dancing. You absolutely cannot mess up the brain bending directional inputs that need to be done within a millisecond. I am so sad :*(

    That being said, the 1 point is erased because of my incompetence, and my incompetence is what would push away the casual gamer unfortunately.    … Expand
  6. Vaneity
    Jun 13, 2021
    9
    Good netcode. Probably the best tutorial in a fighting game. Online services are a bit slow, but in-game netcode is top notch. CreativeGood netcode. Probably the best tutorial in a fighting game. Online services are a bit slow, but in-game netcode is top notch. Creative character design.… Expand
  7. Zisis151
    Jun 13, 2021
    6
    Good gameplay, good netcode, questionable lobbies. My main criticism is the lack of single player content as well as the laughable unlockablesGood gameplay, good netcode, questionable lobbies. My main criticism is the lack of single player content as well as the laughable unlockables that come through fishing. Youtube trailers, character art and shoes for your avatar... really ArcSys? Will you ever step up and give us any sort of incentive to grind in this game? Maybe some costumes, unlockable characters, color palletes.. anything outside of irrelevant stuf that can be easily accessed through the internet. There's also a lack of steam collectibles for this game. Story is also a big long cutscene, which adds to the very little content there is to do for offline play.

    It's a good game, but only for the people that are planning to go hard online. Outside of that, game doesn't offer much outside of a very good and detailed tutorial mission.    … Expand
  8. SomeguyW
    Sep 15, 2022
    0
    Can't support companies that backstab the fans for cookie points on Twitter. Congratulations to ArcSystemWorks for dividing their community.Can't support companies that backstab the fans for cookie points on Twitter. Congratulations to ArcSystemWorks for dividing their community. 343i and Activision-Blizzard should take notes.… Expand

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