Guilty Gear Video Game Series
A brawler series being developed by Japanese studio Arc System Works. It is mainly the responsibility of artist and developer Daisuke Ishiwatari, who not only designed the individual characters and plotted the story threads, but also created the soundtrack and provided the voice for several key characters.
The first part of the series was released in 1998 on the PlayStation console. Subsequent ones were usually released first on game machines, with later conversions for home devices. For a long time, the various installments were based on two-dimensional character models and backgrounds. It wasn't until 2007 - with the release of Guilty Gear 2: Overture - it was decided to use three-dimensional graphics. This title was not a classic brawler - it contained numerous elements of strategic productions - but due to the continuity of the storyline is considered a full-fledged installment of the series. Another important step for the series was the game Guilty Gear Xrd, which began a new chapter in the story of the main characters. The title was broken into several parts, each of which presented the fate of several key characters. The first of these - Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- - was released in 2014, while the next - Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-. - two years later. The individual parts Guilty Gear Xrd were the first to be released on the PlayStation 4. The additional computing power of the eighth-generation console made it possible to achieve a much higher level of graphics. Thanks to the use of cel-shading, it was possible to transfer all elements of the game in a three-dimensional environment, without losing the characteristic dash and atmosphere.
Over the course of nearly seventeen years, more than fifteen installments of the series (including eight main ones) were released, intended for both personal computers, consoles, mobile devices and game machines.
The series' plot runs two centuries into the future. Humanity is just recovering from a nearly century-long war with biomechanical beings called Gear. They were created by Earth's military scientists as weapons, but have turned against their masters. Faced with the growing threat of the return of the leaders of the rebellion, the United Nations decides to organize a tournament to determine the strongest warriors capable of opposing the enemy. A number of heroes stand in the fray, each guided by their own motives. The series depicts the fate of individual characters and the history of the conflict between Gear's opponents and allies.
The essence of the gameplay - as befits a brawler - is dueling. Each character is characterized by a different set of blows and style of play, which forces the use of different tactics depending on the opponent. On top of that, there are special blows, which require the user to have a great sense of feeling and reflexes, as well as to correctly execute a complicated combination. The series puts at the disposal of players a number of different game modes - from the story campaign, in which we learn the fate of individual fighters, to more carefree duels for different numbers of participants. Successive victories often unlock additional content in the form of graphics or music clips.
The series is so popular - especially in Japan - that it has lived to see many releases expanding the canon of the universe. Among others, two novel adaptations, a manga (on which Daisuke Ishiwatari collaborated), a series of comic books and several radio dramas have been published. In addition, Arc System Works studio released collectible figurines inspired by the series, as well as a card game.
For the spiritual successor of the series Guilty Gear is often considered another game by the Arc System Works studio - BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger.
Guilty Gear Series Evolution
2021
Guilty Gear: Strive
2017
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
2016
Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-
2014
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
2008
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
2007
Guilty Gear 2: Overture
2007
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
2006
Guilty Gear Judgment
2006
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
2006
Guilty Gear Isuka
2004
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
2001
Guilty Gear X
1998
Guilty Gear
Guilty Gear: Strive
Fighting
June 11, 2021
The next installment of the Guilty Gear series started in 1998. The title does not make any significant changes to the game mechanics. So again we get a classic fight, shown in the view. The Arc System Works studio is responsible for production.
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
Fighting
May 16, 2019
Package containing slightly refreshed versions of two versions of Guilty Gear series. In the set you will find classic 2D battles, including the first part of the cycle.
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
Fighting
May 26, 2017
A two-dimensional fighting game developed by Japanese studio Arc System Works. The title is an upgraded and enriched version of Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator. The action of the game takes place in year 2187, when a female warrior named Ramlethal, who leads creatures called Valentine, declares war against humanity. The campaign of the game consists of chapters focused on various characters and the cutscenes between the fights are similar to visual novels. The gameplay mechanics of Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 don’t differ much from the previous entry, but the game introduces some improvements. The expanded edition offers one returning and one new character: female samurai Baiken and the “business ninja” named Answer. All previously available characters received new techniques and smaller improvements that impact the gameplay balance. The game is available as a separate production and as a paid DLC for the original game.
Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-
Fighting
May 26, 2016
A Japanese fighting game from the popular Guilty Gear series, originally started in 1998. The game was co-developed by Arc System Works and Daisuke Ishiwatari who has not only directed the game’s development, but also composed the soundtrack for the title. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- is an extended edition of Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN-. The improvements change the game’s balance and fix some of the bugs. The game introduces new playable characters (now there are +20 heroes, including Sol Badguy, Johnny, Jack-O, Jam Kuradoberi, and Dizzy, to mention just a few) and new chapters to the single player campaign. The title follows the events of the previous installments – the story is developed by cut-scenes in-between battles. Guilty Gear Xrd –Revelator- features 1 vs. 1 fights, which are conducted in a classic 2D perspective, while the backgrounds and characters are created in full 3D. However, due to the cel shading technology, the game retains a comic book-like visual style. Apart from the single player campaign and single battles, players can play in arcade mode and different multiplayer modes.
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
Fighting
December 4, 2014
After a few years of silence, here comes yet another installment in the popular fighting series Guilty Gear developed by Arc System Works. The game’s biggest feature is the use of Unreal Engine which supports 1080p, along with 3D backgrounds and 3D character models. The latter, implemented as a modified cel-shading style, strongly resembles original, two-dimensional sprites. Mechanically, not much has changed; it is still a classic fighting title with a dynamic and difficult-to-master combat system based on combos and special attacks (which drain a special bar). Each of the 17 warriors has a different style concerning both looks and moves. The campaign tells the stories of the heroes, but nothing stops you from enjoying only e.g. arcade or multiplayer battles.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Fighting
March 27, 2008
The next installment of the popular series of two-dimensional beats, created by the Japanese studio Arc System Works. The title is an extended and improved version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core, which was released in 2007.
Guilty Gear 2: Overture
Fighting
November 29, 2007
Guilty Gear 2: Overture Studio Aksys Games is another part of the popular series. However, it breaks with its established standards - 2D graphics and duels.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
Fighting
May 30, 2007
The next installment of the popular series of two-dimensional beats, created by the Japanese studio Arc System Works. The title is an extended version of Guilty Gear XX, released in 2002 on PlayStation 2.
Guilty Gear Judgment
Fighting
September 5, 2006
Pocket edition of one of the most famous two-dimensional beats. We play one of the 20 available players and fight spectacular battles with enemy forces.
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
Fighting
April 26, 2006
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers is a continuation of the well-known Guilty Gear cycle. In Dust Strikers you will find all 21 well-known and liked characters, which were given to us in previous editions of the series.
Guilty Gear Isuka
Action
March 21, 2006
Another installment in the 2D fighting game for PlayStation and arcades, developed by Arc System Works. Guilty Gear Isuka allows you to participate in a grand fighting tournament, in which human martial arts masters and magical bio-warriors called “Gears” compete with each other. You can choose from 23 varied characters, including three brand new ones, each of them having distinct standard and combo attacks. There are also more game modes available, allowing for e.g. one-vs-one, two-vs-two and three-vs-three matches. Apart from that, the game also features a Factory option, in which you teach a robot named Robo-Ky II to use standard and combo attacks.
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
Fighting
July 13, 2004
The next installment of Guilty Gear series, a series of two-dimensional beats popular among fans of this type of entertainment. There are 20 warriors and female warriors to compete. Guilty Gear X2 #Reload is the first online gameplay.
Guilty Gear X2
Fighting
February 4, 2003
The next installment of one of the most famous two-dimensional fights. This time we can choose between twenty different warriors. Also noteworthy is the extended range of strokes, including special blows.
Guilty Gear X
Arcade
September 30, 2001
"Guilty Gear X" is a sequel to the 2D fight, which is mainly popular in Japan and was released on PlayStation - "Guilty Gear". 2D beats have this to each other, that they are usually characterized by greater dynamics than their three-dimensional counterparts.
Guilty Gear
Fighting
May 14, 1998
A two-dimensional brawl that debuted on PlayStation 1, and after many years also reached other platforms. Guilty Gear takes us into the future, when man-made, animated weapons have turned against their creators; as we struggle, we participate in a tournament whose winner will have to face their leader, the Testament.
Guilty Gear Series News
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