Underplayed Gems

Guilty Gear X2 (2002)

Guilty Gear X2 cover
Developer
Arc System Works
Publisher
Sammy Studios
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting, Arcade
Rating
4.4 of 5, 10 player ratings

How it feels

A frantic, stylish brawl where mastering intricate mechanics and chaining flashy combos feels both demanding and deeply rewarding.

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About

Guilty Gear X2, also known as Guilty Gear XX and subtitled The Midnight Carnival in Japan, is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios. The third installment of the Guilty Gear series, Guilty Gear X2 furthered the plot of the series, as well as introduced new characters and gameplay mechanics. A sequel to Guilty Gear X, it was first announced in January 2002, and was released on May 23, 2002, for the arcades, in Japan. It was later ported to the PlayStation 2 and published in North America and Europe.

What players say

A gorgeous, hand-drawn anime fighter with a blistering hard-rock soundtrack and tremendous mechanical depth; easy to pick up but punishingly deep to master, revered as one of the era's best 2D fighters.

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