GUILTY GEAR (2019)

Developer: Arc System Works
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 729 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lightning-fast, high-skill 2D fighter with raw, arcade-era energy and stylish pixel art that rewards aggressive combos and quick reflexes.

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What players say

Players are split on this port of the very first Guilty Gear. Many call it a lazy or barebones port that lacks online play and forgets keyboard bindings between launches, while others enjoy the nostalgia of the series' origins. Nearly everyone agrees the single-player bosses, especially Justice, are brutally unfair, and the game runs at double speed unless you manually cap your monitor to 60 Hz.

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