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Guilty Gear -Strive- sets a new standard for anime-like fighting games. This is the most accessible Guilty Gear has ever been, and one of the most spectacular fighting games ever made.

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Wesley Yin-Poole (Eurogamer)

With Guilty Gear Strive, Arc System Works has made its famously complex fighting game series easier to get into, but no less rewarding.

June 9, 2021 |

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“Guilty Gear Strive is a real triumph for Arc System Works, fast becoming the gold standard of the genre, and it is going to be extremely fun to see how it plays out in coming months.”

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June 9, 2021 |

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Sean Smith (God is a Geek)

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Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)

Guilty Gear Strive sets a new standard for anime-like fighting games with its visuals, stellar netcode, and flexible fighting system that encourages and rewards creativity.

June 7, 2021 |

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Wesley Yin-Poole (Eurogamer)

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With Guilty Gear Strive, Arc System Works has made its famously complex fighting game series easier to get into, but no less rewarding.

Sean Smith (God is a Geek)

9/10 - (Read Review)

“Guilty Gear Strive is a real triumph for Arc System Works, fast becoming the gold standard of the genre, and it is going to be extremely fun to see how it plays out in coming months.”

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Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)

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Guilty Gear Strive sets a new standard for anime-like fighting games with its visuals, stellar netcode, and flexible fighting system that encourages and rewards creativity.

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33bits	Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco	95 / 100	06-15-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is an absolute example of everything that fighting games should offer as a base. Good template, good online game, good tutorials. A few more things and it would be a practically perfect game within the genre. Hopefully more like him.	Read review
3DNews	Михаил Пономарев	8 / 10	06-12-2021	Spectacular fighting that is hugely hospitable both for the series veterans and for the Guilty Gear newcomers as well.	Read review
Areajugones	Ronald Goncalves	9 / 10	06-08-2021	‎Making its mastery a habit, Arc System Works further strengthens the value and relevance of its famous saga through a Guilty Gear -Strive- that stands as an essential acquisition for all fans of the fighting genre. In its role of perfecting the famed style that has characterized the franchise, this new iteration fully fulfills the mandate and is shaping up to become one of the most enjoyable titles of the entire current year.‎	Read review
Atomix	Alberto Desfassiaux	88 / 100	06-25-2021	A great new entry for a cult classic. Guilty Gear Strive is one the most impressive games in terms of graphics that you can found out there. Also, it is a pretty solid fighting game.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Tess Smith	4.5 / 5 stars	06-10-2021	Guilty Gear Strive pushes the fighting game genre into the next generation with immense style and engrossing gameplay.	Read review
BaziCenter	Mohammad Zamani	9 / 10	06-22-2021	20+ years after the first ever Guilty Gear game, and the series moves closer and closer to perfection with this latest release. Every round of the game, no matter if you lose or win, is a great, satisfying experience that offers almost anything you would want from a fighting game.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Steve Brieller	8.9 / 10	06-11-2021	Even when veterans are fighting over balance and gameplay mechanic discussions or even the best song in the soundtrack of the game, Guilty Gear -STRIVE- is easily recommendable. It is a lot of fun to fight against each other to this amazing heavy metal tracks and the design decisions play very well together, except for the online lobby. There are also five new characters on the the horizon with Season Pass 1 and if the fighting game community gives this game a chance it could get a spot at the top.	Read review
CGMagazine	Preston Dozsa	8.5 / 10	06-12-2021	Thanks to stellar mechanics, a great netcode, and beautiful visual and audio design, Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game you don’t want to miss.	Read review
Chalgyr's Game Room	Nick Herber	9 / 10	06-10-2021	One could perhaps fault the roster size or number of modes Guilty Gear -Strive- brings to the table, but this is a case of quality over quantity and to that end the title excels. As a long-standing fan of fighting games, I can confidently say that Guilty Gear -Strive- is my current favorite in the genre. The presentation is excellent all of the way around, the characters are nicely varied, the combat is fluid and most of all it is just a great deal of fun to play.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Nat Patterson	8 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- is a very competent modern fighting game that will appease both veterans and newcomers alike. With a gripping plot, enjoyable cast of characters, and steady learning curve the game is set to be one of the series’ most popular entries. I know for myself, I am keen to get stuck into the nitty gritty as I get deeper with the game, and will eventually take my skills online for the real test against actual human players. While I am disappointed the story side of Guilty Gear -Strive- is relegated to a cinematic story, the plot is rich with drama and stands toe-to-toe with actual anime productions made for TV. Some variety in the battle dialogue and narration wouldn’t have gone astray, either, but in the grand scheme of things is a minor ding against an otherwise brilliant fighter.	Read review
COGconnected	Jaz Sagoo	90 / 100	06-13-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a masterclass in design. Each asset has been lovingly crafted with painstaking detail resulting in the best visuals in the genre. The lack of gameplay in the story mode may not appeal to everyone but I applaud their decision to not shoehorn fights into the narrative. Being the most accessible game in the history of the franchise, newcomers should definitely check out this fighter as it’s one of the best ever made.	Read review
Critical Hit	Darryn Bonthuys	9 / 10	06-15-2021	Guilty Gear's latest chapter is its most accessible one yet, a righteous display of power and attitude that unleashes the sickest of heavy metal guitar licks and unrelenting style. Its online matchmaking may still need some work before it's ready for the main event, but Arc System Works has delivered a captivating display of coolness and action.	Read review
Cubed3	Luke Hemming	9 / 10	06-08-2021	For a PS5 owner desperate for a 2D fighter to add to their collection, this is a no brainer. With a long history of 2D fighters in this reviewer's back catalogue Guilty Gear Strive has gained a place in the top tier pantheon of the genre. Fantastic graphics, excellent gameplay that has the perfect balance of easy to pick up, difficult to master and some real thought put into the obligatory online mode mean it is likely to remain unbeaten for a long time to come. Maybe until the next entry in the series is released. Brilliant Brawling.	Read review
cublikefoot	Chase Ferrin	8.5 / 10	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is yet another excellent addition to the series and an easy recommendation for fighting game fans. It not only feels good to play, but is easily the best-looking 2D fighter on the market and has bunch of unique characters to try out on top of that. As a fan of the series that has been looking forward to it all year – it’s about time and I’ll likely be playing this one on and off into the future.	Read review
Daily Mirror	Eugene Sowah	4 / 5 stars	06-14-2021	There are a few mechanics that would've been nice to see in action though.	Read review
DarkZero	Dominic Sheard	9 / 10	06-25-2021	In all seriousness, what is here in Guilty Gear Strive should not be snuffed at.	Read review
DASHGAMER.com	Dan Rizzo	Recommended	06-14-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is set to change the game, by pushing through the conventional combat archetype that has been dominated by associated fighter’s within the category. Setting a precipice for its future by teasing a cavalcade of collectibles and the additional combat pack, Strive is set to be seen in the spotlight for a lengthy period in our current gaming climate.	Read review
Destructoid	Eric Van Allen	8.5 / 10	06-17-2021	If I was looking for an on-ramp to understanding Guilty Gear or even one-on-one anime fighters, this is the game to do it with; and what’s here looks ready to act as a platform for more to come, as there will no doubt be balance changes and new characters to come. I can lament what it might be missing, but Guilty Gear Strive is also what I needed right now: a good, solid, very online-capable fighting game with plenty of big swords, charging dolphins, and doctors with questionable credentials to go around.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	4.5 / 5 stars	06-22-2021	Arc System Works are masters of the genre, and Guilty Gear Strive is a showcase of that mastery. It might not be the most comprehensive fighting game out there, and I do think the developers have made a mistake in giving up on drawing new players into the franchise with a story mode that assumes you’ve been playing Guilty Gear for years. However, those quibbles melt away the instant you get into the action itself. There’s no other word to describe it: it’s sublime.	Read review
Easy Allies	Ben Moore	4.5 / 5 stars	06-29-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a massively impressive fighting game that manages to walk a fine line between approachability and depth.	Read review
Eurogamer	Wesley Yin-Poole	Recommended	06-09-2021	With Guilty Gear Strive, Arc System Works has made its famously complex fighting game series easier to get into, but no less rewarding.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Antonello Gaeta	9 / 10	06-08-2021	The talented Japanese team has created its greatest work and, beyond what will be the reception of the general public, has given shape to a stylistic and gameplay masterpiece, capable of synthesizing the needs of players with almost opposite characteristics.	Read review
Gameblog	Jonathan Bushle	8 / 10	06-19-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a great fighting game, visually stunning and incredibly stasfying to play, but the lack of content can be painful...	Read review
Gamefa	مهدی ملکی	8.9 / 10	06-13-2021	Guilty Gear Strvie is quite fun and attractive by presenting a fast and exciting gameplay along with upgrading old mechanisms and introducing new mechanisms.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	8 / 10	06-08-2021	Arc System Works tried to turn Guilty Gear -Strive- into more accessible game, that can be enjoyed by newcomers. But Strive still have plenty of gameplay depth, great visuals and cool music. If you ever wanted to try Guilty Gear, now is definitely the right time.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Casey Scheld	9 / 10	06-13-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- sets a new gold standard for fighting games. Everything from the netcode to the presentation has been polished to a shiny sheen, and its incredibly high skill ceiling will keep players coming back for years to come.	Read review
GameSkinny	Jason D'Aprile	9 / 10	06-11-2021	Guilty Gear Strive continues the long-running series' love of amazingly bizarre character designs, fantastic fighting action, and gorgeous visuals with superb results.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	8 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- isn’t the most generous fighting game available when it comes to content, but its wonderfully energetic combat makes up for it. Its characters are larger than life, each bringing something new to the table that’s worth exploring before settling on perhaps one or two to truly master. And while it’s the easiest Guilty Gear game to simply pick up and play, there’s a hell of a lot of depth to be discovered by those who wish to compete at a high level.	Read review
GameSpot	Mike Epstein	8 / 10	06-11-2021	Guilty Gear Strive continues the series' legacy of complex and rewarding technical fighters, enhanced with a new look, characters, and ideas that bring its bold, complex gameplay to new heights.	Read review
GamingBolt	Will Borger	8 / 10	06-11-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a beautiful, technically complex fighter that sports a great soundtrack, incredibly varied roster, fantastic teaching tools, and some of the best netcode in the genre all while making Guilty Gear more accessible without sacrificing too much of its technical depth. While its online lobbies need work, it's easily one of the best fighters on the market today. Go buy it and start rockin'.	Read review
GamingTrend	David Flynn	85 / 100	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- is an excellent fighting game with gorgeous visuals, but feels like it's lacking in content. There are essentially only three modes of play, arcade, survival, and online. While the complex inputs and lack of a decent tutorial will leave some players in the dust, fighting feels so good you won't want to put the controller down.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	9.3 / 10	06-16-2021	A new flagbearer when it comes to fighting games, Guilty Gear Strive smashes onto the scene like the superstar it is.	Read review
God is a Geek	Sean Smith	9 / 10	06-09-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a real triumph for Arc System Works, fast becoming the gold standard of the genre, and it is going to be extremely fun to see how it plays out in coming months.	Read review
GotGame	David Poole	8 / 10	06-08-2021	When all is said and done, Guilty Gear -Strive- offers a bit of everything for fighting game fans. It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s full of style and that heavy metal spirit that will rock your socks off. Gameplay packs a mean punch while delivering rocking tunes to your ears. The visuals maintain the Ars System Works quality while also delivering fantastic new designs for the great cast of characters.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Chris Shive	4 / 5 stars	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear Strive proves there's still some fight left in 2D gaming.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Andrew Thornton	4.5 / 5 stars	06-07-2021	If you’re new to the Guilty Gear series, there isn’t a better place to start than -Strive-. If you’re a returning veteran, enough has changed to keep things feeling fresh, but I have a feeling you’ll be up to speed in no time. While definitely complex and at times a bit intimidating, it does a fantastic job of initiating players. Guilty Gear -Strive- never holds back. If you remotely enjoy fighting games, this is a stunner you shouldn’t miss.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Daniel Quesada	86 / 100	06-08-2021	One of the most spectacular fighting games ever made, with a game dynamics that may appeal to any player... Although its main focus is online gaming. It may feel a little too shallow in content.	Read review
IGN	Mitchell Saltzman	9 / 10	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear Strive sets a new standard for anime-like fighting games with its visuals, stellar netcode, and flexible fighting system that encourages and rewards creativity.	Read review
IGN Italy	Diego Cinelli	8.5 / 10	06-10-2021	With Guilty Gear -Strive-, Arc System Works	Read review
IGN Middle East	Zaher Albalbisi	8 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- doesn't trend far from the beloved franchise roots while still showing some new elements with a new skin of beautiful visuals and great soundtracks, there's also great online functions and a good story that missed the chance to make it playable, the gameplay is still fun like we remember but could have been better if it was more responsive and less static	Read review
IGN Spain	David Oña	8.5 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a hyperbolic exercise in style in the fighting genre, the next step in a path initiated by Arc System Works that combines form and substance to create a new instalment that reaffirms the strength of a saga that, despite being niche, is practically undeniable. Lucid to achieve that "easy to play, difficult to master", as precise as it is enjoyable in combat and concise in its proposal. A must for fans of the genre and a safe bet for anyone in the mood for great fights to the rhythm of good guitar playing.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Abdul Saad	4 / 5 stars	06-14-2021	All in all, Guilty Gear Strive is undoubtedly another great entry in the series. The game masterfully blends its crisp visuals with its stylistic gameplay. The level and environmental designs were especially awe-inspiring as each level oozes with style and an amount of detail not seen in many fighting games. It's incredibly intricate yet friendly gameplay, attractive character designs, and inviting next-gen visuals are but a few of the reasons you should pick up this game, especially if you're a fighting game fanatic.	Read review
Just Push Start	Grant E. Gaines	4.5 / 5 stars	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear Strive brings out some of the best elements of Guilty Gear Xrd and combines them with what Arc System Works learned from Dragon Ball FighterZ.	Read review
JVL	Kikitoès	7.5 / 10	06-18-2021	Guilty Gear Strive takes a dry turn for the series and opens up to as many people as possible, or almost.	Read review
LevelUp	Fernando Salinas	8.5 / 10	07-03-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- has the opportunity to establish itself as one of the best fighting games today. Its systems are dynamic and offensive-oriented, which results in spectacular and aggressive fights that exploit technical fundamentals in battle. At the same time, it invites new players with simple and easy to understand commands, however, it fails to captivate them in the long run. Guilty Gear -Strive- shy away from perfection as there is unbalance and feels incomplete.	Read review
Luis Alamilla	Luis Alamilla	9 / 10	06-10-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a phenomenally well-done online fighting game. A lot of love and care has gone into refining and creating a fun new mechanical playground for both new and old GG players. While there is a lack of content for those wanting to primarily play offline along with a story mode execution that isn't for everyone, I didn't think it ruined the bar set by Arc System when it came to presentation,gameplay fundamentals, and online performance. With what is arguably one of the best foundations in the series so far and a promising-sounding first year of DLC content along the way, I have no doubt I'll be playing Guilty Gear Strive with friends way after I'm done with this review. That's perhaps the best compliment I can give any game I review because it's that good.	Read review
Marooners' Rock	Jonathan White	8.4 / 10	06-28-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- is actually an incredible game, the fighting is fast, flashy, and extremely responsive.	Read review
Merlin'in Kazanı	Samet Basri Taşlı	90 / 100	06-10-2021	With great music, easy-to-get-used gameplay, movie-like storylines that take up to 4 hours, and the excellent online fighting system, Guilty Gear (STRIVE) is a game I can recommend to everyone.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	9 / 10	06-08-2021	One of the best looking video games ever made and the most accessible Guilty Gear has ever been, with impressively deep combat and memorable characters.	Read review
MonsterVine	Spencer Legacy	4.5 / 5 stars	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is an awesome game, simply put.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Jahanzeb Khan	10 / 10	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- is the premier fighting game for the next generation of gaming. At launch, the experience feels complete with an in-depth single-player, robust multiplayer, and plenty of great extras. It has, without a doubt, the best 2.5D graphics featuring unreal fluidity in its animation. The gameplay is superbly refined and engaging, featuring a roster of imaginative characters with uniquely contrasting fighting styles. What once was an obscure fighting game has now become a genre leader, like a small-town rock band selling out stadiums.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Eren Eryürekli	8 / 10	07-02-2021	Strive's visual revamp is dazzling, and there's also flowing gameplay. It's story, on the other hand, is full of epic moments.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Dan Twohig	8.5 / 10	06-10-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a simply stunning anime fighter with an astonishing depth of competitive gameplay. It does all it can to welcome newcomers with an extensive training mode and streamlined fighting mechanics, but it is still very much the beloved Guilty Gear niche experience, and rightly so. You can't have too much of a good thing, and Guilty Gear is certainly a good thing, so it's a slight shame that there isn't more content to sink our teeth into. Nevertheless, as a competitive fighting experience, it is still a fantastic entry that fans of the series will adore.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Paulo Roberto Montanaro	90 / 100	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- is everything fans of the franchise had hoped for and maybe a little more. It brings precise and refined mechanics, a neat look and a narrative that should close some of the arcs opened in previous games.	Read review
Push Square	Robert Ramsey	9 / 10	06-18-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is a different kind of Guilty Gear. Veteran players may not appreciate some of the changes, but there's no denying that this is still an exceptional fighting game. On a mechanical level, Strive is immensely satisfying and hugely rewarding. On a visual level, it's quite simply unmatched in its genre, and the same can be said of its outstanding online netcode. Where it matters, Strive is a borderline masterpiece.	Read review
Rapid Reviews UK	Shaun Hughes	4 / 5 stars	08-23-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is the latest entry in the long-running Guilty Gear franchise, one that spans more than 20 years. Documented as the 7th mainline instalment, but the 25th Guilty Gear game overall, Strive represents the first foray into next-gen gaming and my goodness does it make its mark.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	Unknown	8 / 10	06-09-2021	A gorgeous and satisfying fighter with a net code that makes intercontinental matches possible. Dripping with style, with more characters and modes, it wouldn't be a stretch to call it revolutionary.	Read review
Screen Rant	Jacob Zeranko	4 / 5 stars	06-10-2021	Overall, Guilty Gear Strive is a fantastic entry to the series and to the genre itself. For long-time fans of the series, the story and gameplay will only reinforce the parts of Guilty Gear that have kept them playing and following along. For both those new to fighting games and seasoned veterans, Guilty Gear Strive presents a satisfying system that balances accessibility and mastery with care and confidence.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Táňa Matúšová	9 / 10	06-15-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is definitely the most ambitious installment of the series. It could be an ideal gateway for new players to enjoy this crazy mix a hardcore fights, anime and heavy metal.	Read review
Shacknews	TJ Denzer	9 / 10	06-07-2021	It’s been such an incredibly long road for Guilty Gear. I actually cried in joy when Guilty Gear Xrd was first announced, bringing proper 2D fighting back under the reins Arc System Works. With Strive, my heart still fluttered, but for more than just getting a new fighting game in this franchise I so love. I marvel at what it means for fighting games as a whole. Guilty Gear Strive is a whole new level of beast. It represents the most visually gorgeous, the most full-featured, and the most technically sound that modern 2D fighting games have to offer, and anything that hopes to compete with it has quite the work cut out for it.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Adrian Morales	8.5 / 10	06-18-2021	Overall Guilty Gear Strive is a great game. Arc System Works really took the time to create a tight and refined fighter that is only complemented by a rock-solid online component. For a game series over twenty years old, Strive is the most accessible in the series for newcomers by far, and if you never have played a fighter but think this one looks neat then by all means jump in. There is a lack of single-player options and the lobbies can feel clunky and tedious but, once you’re in the heat of a match, these issues simply melt away.	Read review
SpazioGames	Unknown	9 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is the best looking fighting game in a long time and its captivating and layered gameplay is absolutely engaging.	Read review
TechRaptor	Peter Glagowski	6.5 / 10	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is another solid addition to the long-running series, but certain concessions make the overall package feel lacking.	Read review
The Games Machine	Danilo Dellafrana	8.6 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is arguably the best 2D competitive fighting game available, but the content at launch is likely to be divisive. Online gamers will love the highly acclaimed Rollback, while solo players might find the singleplayer offer to be inadequate.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Miguel Moran	Recommended	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- excels in all the areas you'd expect it to – the music is sick, the characters look crazy, the fighting is fun, and May players deserve nothing. It's an old dog that's been taught new tricks, and all of those tricks are rad as hell. At the same time, it feels like it can be so much more. The story mode is clunky and the Online Mode can use some work, but I'm sure as post-launch support ramps up we'll see stellar improvements to both those fronts.	Read review
Use a Potion	Unknown	8.5 / 10	06-10-2021	Guilty Gear Strive looks absolutely stunning and feels great to play, with the slick ‘easy to learn, difficult to master’ combat perfect for both newbies and series veterans. The only thing that really lets the game down is a lack of meat on its bones as far as single player modes are concerned, with the Arcade Mode lacking depth and the Story Mode offering no gameplay at all.	Read review
VGChartz	Lee Mehr	8.5 / 10	07-11-2021	Mechanically rewarding, visually sumptuous, & aurally satisfying to an insane degree.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.4 / 10	06-07-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- rocked my socks off with its gorgeous visuals, kick-ass music, and tight fighting gameplay. I can't wait until it releases so I can spend hours beating up all sorts of folks in its impressive online multiplayer mode.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Wayne Denor	9.5 / 10	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear Strive is an overall excellent package with a few bumps, but nothing to derail it off the tracks. Many consider this the first true next gen fighting game for the 9th generation of consoles. By all accounts then, things are off to a fantastic start.	Read review
Wccftech	Kai Powell	8.4 / 10	06-10-2021	Accessibility and style are both Guilty Gear -Strive-'s strongest suits but some baffling omissions and online problems keep Arc System Works' latest from entering the pantheon of elite fighters.	Read review
Windows Central	Zackery Cuevas	4 / 5 stars	06-08-2021	Guilty Gear -Strive- will impress longtime fans of the series and has made significant changes to lower the barrier of entry for newcomers, but there might not enough content for some.	Read review
Worth Playing	Cody Medellin	8.5 / 10	06-28-2021	Guilty Gear Strive continues the series' legacy as a flashy fighter with loads of depth, but it also does its best to shed the idea that it's inaccessible. The tweaks and new mechanics make for a fighter that's still a blast to play, and the upgraded presentation, along with the fast load times for the PS5 iteration, make it eye-catching. Provided you don't mind the online lobby system, Strive is an excellent fighting game. Just make sure to keep it patched if you want a decent offline experience.	Read review
Zoomg	محمد صادق تواضعی	9.5 / 10	06-27-2021	Guilty Gear Strive shows that you don't need to add many new elements to your game to create an enjoyable experience, but you can provide the best experience by improving old mechanisms and few new ones.	Read review
ZTGD	Jae Lee	8.5 / 10	06-22-2021	Despite a rocky development cycle amongst a series of open and closed betas that had the FGC divided in their impressions of the game, Strive has released in its best state so far and presents itself as a solid foundation to build upon for many iterations to come in the future.	Read review

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Guilty Gear, always pushing the envelope of the fighting game genre, presents a series for the next generation. In Guilty Gear -Strive-, your battle becomes the stage of our drama! Sophisticated game mechanics designed to bring out the mind games we know fighting games for, including the audacious new all-break mechanic. The drama heats up as you and your opponents clash.

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