The once-crazy 2D fighter is now a tactical-action game. So, instead of epilepsy-inducing graphics, you only need to worry about how many troops to fight battles for you. Dynamic tone shift! There’s great mix of button mashing and strategy but cutscenes are boring and it lacks visual flare.

Available on: Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Release date: Oct 7, 2008
Published by: Aksys Games
Developed by: ARC System Works

Franchise: Guilty Gear
Multiplayer Modes:

Offline

4 player CO-OP

Online

2 player CO-OP

7 GOOD
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