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Choose a fighter in a world scarred by war and battle through fast 2D matches, combo challenges, survival runs, and story routes.
Released 05 Sep 2014
Choose 19 Fighters
Chain Fight Combos
Survive Consecutive Fights
As humanity endeavored to better themselves, they created the biological marvel known as Gears. Originally intended as the next step of human evolution, they were instead fitted for war and turned against their own creators.
Developed by Arc System Works · Published by Arc System Works
Set a century after a human-Gear war that nearly destroyed Earth, Guilty Gear X2 #Reload is a 2D fighting game where you choose from 19 fighters with distinct designs and playstyles.
Fight in fast-paced one-on-one matches, chaining attacks into combos and using each character's varied moves. The game offers Versus against a friend or the AI, as well as single-player Arcade and Story modes.
Training and Mission modes let you practice or take on fights with specific requirements. Survival tests how long you can last across consecutive battles, while Medal of Millionaires awards points for combos; Story mode follows characters toward their individual fates.
Players often praise the quick, combo-focused fights, distinctive character designs, striking sprite art, and rock soundtrack. Some also enjoy the variety of modes and the game's nostalgic appeal. Criticism commonly focuses on the PC version's setup and control difficulties, limited display options, and the effort needed to find online matches; some players also describe the AI fights as uneven.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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