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Guilty Gear -Strive-

Developed and published by Arc System Works, Guilty Gear -Strive- is the 25th installment in the Guilty Gear franchise. Many consider it to be the best 2D fighting game of the modern era, thanks in large to its impressive visuals, excellent netcode, and diverse cast of playable fighters.

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Fighting
Released
June 11, 2021
ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Arc System Works
Publisher(s)
Arc System Works
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for a high octane soundtrack, groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.

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! Blazing!

Head into the final confrontation with That Man, the person responsible for all the destruction and damage to the world and and it's inhabitants. Join Sol Badguy, his rival Ky Kiske, and a total starting roster of 15 unique characters as they face the astonishing conclusion to a story 20 years in the making!

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