Chris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Guilty Gear Strive
Published 6/7/2021
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Arcade / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 6/11/2021
Guilty Gear -Strive-
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!
- Developer
- Arc System Works
- Publisher
- Arc System Works, Arc System Works America, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
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The critic average is 85 across 13 scored reviews, with a 10-point spread. Critics are currently clustered closely around the same read.
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TJ Denzer
ShacknewsGuilty Gear Strive review: The exquisite smell of Heaven or Hell
Published 6/7/2021
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