Guilty Gear Strive

Arc System Works

Rank: #3 / 25
Released: 2021
Studio: Arc System Works
Genre: airdasher

At a glance

Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game from Arc System Works, released in 2021. It combines 2D and 3D cell-shaded graphics with character animations and a heavy metal-inspired soundtrack. The game follows Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske and a starting roster of 15 characters into a final confrontation with That Man, concluding a story described as spanning 20 years. Its mechanics are designed to help newcomers learn the fundamentals while offering creative depth for experienced fighting game players. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, player-versus-player, online PvP, and shared or split-screen PvP and play. Other listed features include achievements, full controller support, and DualShock controller support. The listed platforms include Windows, arcade video game, and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows. It is categorized as an airdasher, with Steam genres Action, and has a Steam age rating of 13.

Who it is for

It suits fighting game newcomers interested in approachable mechanics as well as veterans seeking creative depth. Players who want both online and shared-screen PvP have those modes listed.

What is good

Starting roster includes 15 unique characters.
Online PvP and shared-screen PvP are listed.
Full controller support is listed.
Features 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics.

What to know first

The listed Steam platform is Windows.
Steam age rating is 13.

Verdict

Guilty Gear Strive pairs a story-focused final confrontation with character-based fighting, online and local PvP, and a heavy metal-inspired soundtrack. Its listed platform options extend beyond Steam’s Windows listing, including arcade and Xbox Series X and Series S.