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Guilty Gear
Guilty GearFast‑paced 2D fighting with unique characters and deadly Deathblow moves
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
Guilty Gear Dust StrikersFast‑paced DS fighting action with 21 characters and 6 game modes
Overview
Description

Guilty Gear is a classic 2D fighting game that lets you choose from ten distinct characters ranging from holy knights to mad scientists. Set in a 22nd‑century world where artificial beings called Gears rebel, the story unfolds through arcade battles, versus matches, and training modes.\nThe game features chargeable special attacks, instant‑kill Deathblow moves, and a deep storyline revealed in the final showdown, all playable on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers brings the iconic sci‑fi fighting franchise to the Nintendo DS, featuring all 21 characters from previous titles. Players battle across dual screens, navigating traps and using classic moves like Psych Burst and Roman Cancel. The game includes Arcade, Story, VS Battle, and a suite of 10 mini‑games, plus a Robo‑Ky customization mode and 4‑player wireless matches where the last fighter standing wins.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Fighting Games
Fighting Games
Best for
Fighting game fans and competitive players
Fans of fighting games
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Arc System Works
Arc System Works, Studio XELFLEX
publisher
Atlus, Arc System Works, System 3 Software, PQube, Studio 3, Play It
Majesco Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
—
45/100
General
release date
1998-05-14
2006-05-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep character roster with distinct playstyles
  • High skill ceiling with charge and Deathblow mechanics
  • Multiple modes for solo and multiplayer enjoyment
  • Available on major consoles and PC
  • Large roster of 21 characters
  • Dual‑screen combat adds depth
  • Robust multiplayer via wireless
  • Variety of mini‑games for extra content
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics may feel dated compared to modern fighters
  • Limited online matchmaking features
  • Limited to Nintendo DS platform
  • Low critic score indicates mixed reception
  • Controls can feel cramped on handheld
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