Guilty Gear -Strive- Reviews

Guilty Gear -Strive- is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive is one of the best fighting titles of the last decade and perhaps the best fighting title made by Arc System Works. The Guilty Gear Strive has no flaws other than the confusing UI and elements in the online lobby.

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Jun 29, 2021

Have you ever had your heart broken by a girl named Ramlethal Valentine? That's how metal "Guilty Gear: Strive" is. Axel Bowie, Lemmy Hetfield and ZZ Cooper share a dream, while newbies and pros alike gather in a mosh pit and praise rewarding system, offbeat rythm and stunning art style. There's also another girl - brazilian cop of italian descent fighting for US President alongside phantom husky. Just take my money already.

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INVEN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jun 15, 2021

Guilty Gear-Strive- is a very attractive game, with graphics, directing, characters, sounds and stories. Guilty Gear series had not easily been recommended due to high difficulty, but now this newest work successfully adjust the difficulty level. So even fighting game beginners can enjoy it.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 15, 2021

Some lobby and connectivity quirks aside, Guilty Gear -Strive- is a remarkable achievement in the fighting game genre.

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Lee Mehr
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2021

Mechanically rewarding, visually sumptuous, & aurally satisfying to an insane degree.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive presents itself as the ultimate experience of the series! The redesigned gameplay, which facilitates the entry of new players in this world, will allow the excellent quality of this title to be enjoyed by a greater number of people. Fortunately, the developer hasn't neglected the game depth of the series' titles, so veteran gamers will also see an excellent challenge to overcome here.

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Unscored
Jul 19, 2021

Despite some failings in its tutorial, Guilty Gear Strive is ultimately a more approachable entry in the series.

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9.3 / 10.0
Jun 16, 2021

A new flagbearer when it comes to fighting games, Guilty Gear Strive smashes onto the scene like the superstar it is.

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8 / 10
Jul 3, 2021
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Jun 25, 2021

At the end of the day, Guilty Gear Strive is a masterful effort from Arc System Works, proving time and time again that they’re one of the best at what they do. The slightly simplified game mechanics should make it easier for casuals to dive in and hopefully get better the longer they play but is still an insanely deep and technical fighter that will take veterans hundreds of hours to fully master.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 9, 2021

The Guilty Gear Strive is the best successor!

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9 / 10.0
Jun 7, 2021

If you're a fan of online fighting games and plan to spend a lot of time fighting friends across the world, then Guilty Gear Strive is best in class. If you're looking for more single-player modes and content there are other fighting games on the market that have more options.

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Aug 23, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive is the latest entry in the long-running Guilty Gear franchise, one that spans more than 20 years. Documented as the 7th mainline instalment, but the 25th Guilty Gear game overall, Strive represents the first foray into next-gen gaming and my goodness does it make its mark.

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8.3 / 10.0
Jul 18, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive sets a new standard for fighting games. Despite having few contents, it’s more accessible than ever, and we believe future updates will include lots of additional fighters.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2021

I hate playing against every character on the cast—even the mirror match—and that’s a beautiful thing.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 11, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive makes a few changes to a long-loved formula but proves it is as stylish as ever with presentation and combat that proves the series deserves its time in the spotlight.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 8, 2021

Guilty Gear is back in a moment of stagnation for a genre that still has so much to offer by addressing an audience of players made up of hardcore players and newbies.

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Jun 8, 2021

If you don't want to take it online, there are Arcade and Survival modes available, but that's also something one has to consider before diving in given how much more of the experience opens up with multiplayer options. For fans who have been waiting to see how Guilty Gear evolves, Guilty Gear -Strive- is an intense experience that should ultimately exceed the expectations of veteran players. For those curious about this franchise and are looking for a great way in, there's no better time to do so than now as the fighter is more welcoming than ever. Guilty Gear is back, and it wants everyone to party.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2021

Gorgeous visuals, a banger soundtrack, unique characters, solid fighting mechanics, and a solid online component all form a neat package ready to be devoured.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 22, 2021

Arc System Works is always striving for greatness in the genre, and they have done it yet again by making Guilty Gear a more accessible fighting game for players of all skill levels.

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