Guilty Gear: Strive and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Fighting game players who want explosive anime presentation, aggressive offense, and room to master matchups: Guilty Gear: Strive pairs fast, forceful 2D fights with distinct characters and a heavy-metal, over-the-top style. Tradeoff: Its fast offense and matchup-specific decisions can be demanding for newcomers, even with mechanics designed to welcome them.

What it does best

fighting

The setup

What you are walking into

Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear: Strive! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun!