| GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2025 (Nintendo Switch), March 7, 2023 (Xbox Series XIS), June 11, 2021 (PC, PS4, PS5), More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Fighting Game, PvP | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$60 (Nintendo Switch) $40 (PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series XIS) |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Arc System Works | Arc System Works |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-2 | T |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 5 Hours (Main Story) | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Latest News
⚫︎ Nintendo Switch games coming in 2025 (Nintendo)
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Overview
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a 2D fighting game developed and published by Arc System Works, initially released in June 2021 for PC, PS4, and PS5, with subsequent releases on Xbox Series X|S on March 7, 2023, and Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2025. The game takes place after the events of Guilty Gear Xrd, focusing on the final confrontation with That Man, a key figure in the series' overarching story.
With a roster of 28 characters, the game incorporates traditional 2D fighting mechanics alongside systems like Roman Cancels, allowing players to manage combos and tension. Players can select modes such as Arcade, Versus, or Online, choosing their fighter and stage to compete by depleting the opponent's health using a combination of attacks, blocking, and special moves.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Switch |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Steam |
PlayStation |
Xbox |
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| Price | $39.99 | ||||
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Gameplay
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a 2D fighting game with a 2.5D art style and a modern approach to the traditional 1v1 fighting game formula. The gameplay utilizes six directional inputs, five attack buttons (Punch, Kick, Slash, Heavy Slash, and Dust), and a Tension meter, which influences advanced mechanics and strategy. Players can select from a roster of 28 characters, each with unique playstyles, and aim to progress through the game's ranking system, including the challenging Heaven rank.
Roster
You can choose from the roster of 28 characters:
Base Roster:
⚫︎ Sol Badguy
⚫︎ Ky Kiske
⚫︎ May
⚫︎ Axl Low
⚫︎ Chipp Zanuff
⚫︎ Potemkin
⚫︎ Faust
⚫︎ Millia Rage
⚫︎ Zato-1
⚫︎ Ramlethal Valentine
⚫︎ Leo Whitefang
⚫︎ Nagoriyuki
⚫︎ Giovanna
⚫︎ Anji Mito
⚫︎ I-No
Season Pass 1:
⚫︎ Goldlewis Dickinson
⚫︎ Jack-O' Valentine
⚫︎ Happy Chaos
⚫︎ Baiken
⚫︎ Testament
Season Pass 2:
⚫︎ Bridget
⚫︎ Sin Kiske
⚫︎ Bedman?
⚫︎ Asuka R♯ / Asuka R. Kreutz
Season Pass 3:
⚫︎ Johnny
⚫︎ Elphelt Valentine
⚫︎ A.B.A
⚫︎ Slayer
Season Pass 4:
⚫︎ Dizzy
⚫︎ Venom - Early 2025
⚫︎ Unika - Spring 2025
⚫︎ Lucy - Summer 2025
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Announcement Trailer
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