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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
By Arc System Works, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R is a fighting game from Arc System Works and the latest Plus R version of the XX Accent Core series. Its combat includes Gatling combos performed by chaining attack buttons, overhead Dust attacks that can launch opponents, and Roman Cancels that interrupt a character’s motion to enable follow-ups. The game has 25 playable characters, including returning favorites Kliff Undersn and Justice, with character skills and balance adjusted for competitive play. Modes listed include Survival, M.O.M., Training and Mission, alongside a Gallery with more than 100 illustrations. Online play includes Ranked Match and Player Match, and the Steam feature list also names PvP, online PvP and shared or split-screen PvP. The Windows release on Steam is dated May 26, 2015, and includes single-player, multiplayer, controller support, achievements, trading cards and Steam Cloud.
What players like, and what they don't
- 25 playable characters
- Gatling combos, Dust attacks and Roman Cancels
- Survival, M.O.M., Training and Mission modes
- Gallery includes over 100 illustrations
- Online and shared-screen PvP listed
- Listed for Windows only
- Online Ranked and Player Match are the listed online modes
Who it suits
It suits fighting-game players who want a large playable cast, combo-based combat and several solo modes. Players looking for online or shared-screen PvP can also find those options listed.
Accent Core Plus R centers on a broad cast and a combat system with several ways to extend or alter attacks. Its solo modes, gallery and PvP options add variety around the fighting.
