Guilty Gear X
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, subtitled By Your Side, is the second full game in the Guilty Gear series. It was released in multiple versions:
This game takes place a few weeks after the first game. A new Commander Gear was discovered by the name Dizzy. Worried that a second War would start, another Holy Knights Tournament was started. The person who could capture and kill this Gear would be rewarded 500,000 World Dollars.
The original Dreamcast version was first released as a limited edition with a special mini-cd. This mini-cd came in three variants, each of which contained two different artworks that can be viewed on a PC, and one specially-selected music track from the game. All three versions of the mini-cd are marked as "Type-A", "Type-B", and "Type-C", and have different artwork on the face of the disc.
Additionally, the image found on the GD-ROM differs from the image found on the regular edition's GD-ROM.
The PS2 version released in the United States and Europe is simply a bare-bones port of the Dreamcast version, and does not contain the added features found in the Japanese release.
New characters include Kliff Undersn and Justice. Each character includes 3 different modes: Normal, Extra and G.G.. Each version gives a different set of moves. Extra and G.G. versions of fighters can be unlocked by beating the respective versions of characters in survival mode. In addition to 3 character modes, black select and gold select versions of the characters can be chosen independently for increased powers.
Story Mode was also enhanced, and a password mode was added that utilized codes found in Guilty Gear Petit 2.
It includes all fighters in arcade game except Robo-Ky. However, Ky Kiske's extra version uses Robo-Ky's "beta" moveset..
The 3-mode character selection from X Plus is included with this release. Characters can be edited to any colours, but do not inherit black select and gold select powers as in the X Plus game.
platform. It adds moves from home versions and some elements from XX, with readjusted difficulty. Testament and Dizzy are unlocked.
The game was first unveiled in AOU2003 amusement expo.
characters. Available characters include Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, Millia Rage, May, Potemkin, Fanny, Jam Kuradoberi, and GGMillia.
versions of the arcade fighters except Baiken, Dizzy, Robo-Ky. Fanny also returns in this game. GG version of the characters include Millia, May, Sol, Ky. Gold characters from X Plus are also available.
Petit 2 passwords can be used in Guilty Gear X Plus to unlock extra elements.
The Raid of Arms fighting game is designed based on the Guilty Gear X series. Available fighters include Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Baiken, Potemkin, Chipp Zanuff, Millia Rage, Zato-1, Axl Low, Baldhead, Kliff, and ES-Watt.
The tension gauge was renamed to chaos gauge.
- Guilty Gear X ver 1.5
This game takes place a few weeks after the first game. A new Commander Gear was discovered by the name Dizzy. Worried that a second War would start, another Holy Knights Tournament was started. The person who could capture and kill this Gear would be rewarded 500,000 World Dollars.
The original Dreamcast version was first released as a limited edition with a special mini-cd. This mini-cd came in three variants, each of which contained two different artworks that can be viewed on a PC, and one specially-selected music track from the game. All three versions of the mini-cd are marked as "Type-A", "Type-B", and "Type-C", and have different artwork on the face of the disc.
Additionally, the image found on the GD-ROM differs from the image found on the regular edition's GD-ROM.
Returning
- Sol Badguy
- Ky Kiske
- May
- Baiken
- Faust
- Potemkin
- Chipp Zanuff
- Millia Rage
- Zato-1
- Axl Low
- Testament
New
- Jam Kuradoberi
- Johnny
- Anji Mito
- Venom
- Dizzy
- Robo-Ky
X Plus
X plus is an enhanced port of the original game, containing two extra characters and a gallery. It was released on the PS2 in Japan only.The PS2 version released in the United States and Europe is simply a bare-bones port of the Dreamcast version, and does not contain the added features found in the Japanese release.
New characters include Kliff Undersn and Justice. Each character includes 3 different modes: Normal, Extra and G.G.. Each version gives a different set of moves. Extra and G.G. versions of fighters can be unlocked by beating the respective versions of characters in survival mode. In addition to 3 character modes, black select and gold select versions of the characters can be chosen independently for increased powers.
Story Mode was also enhanced, and a password mode was added that utilized codes found in Guilty Gear Petit 2.
Advance Edition
Based on the original arcade game, it adds tag, survival, training, and 3-on-3 game modes. Game controls can be set to 3 or 4-button mode.It includes all fighters in arcade game except Robo-Ky. However, Ky Kiske's extra version uses Robo-Ky's "beta" moveset..
The 3-mode character selection from X Plus is included with this release. Characters can be edited to any colours, but do not inherit black select and gold select powers as in the X Plus game.
Ver 1.5
A port of the arcade game for the AtomiswaveAtomiswave
The Atomiswave is a custom arcade system board and cabinet from Sammy Corporation. It is based on Sega's NAOMI system board...
platform. It adds moves from home versions and some elements from XX, with readjusted difficulty. Testament and Dizzy are unlocked.
The game was first unveiled in AOU2003 amusement expo.
Petit
A portable version of the original game for WonderSwan Color, with super deformedSuper deformed
Super deformed or SD is a specific style of Japanese caricature where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads, to make them resemble small children...
characters. Available characters include Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, Millia Rage, May, Potemkin, Fanny, Jam Kuradoberi, and GGMillia.
Petit 2
Includes all of super deformedSuper deformed
Super deformed or SD is a specific style of Japanese caricature where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads, to make them resemble small children...
versions of the arcade fighters except Baiken, Dizzy, Robo-Ky. Fanny also returns in this game. GG version of the characters include Millia, May, Sol, Ky. Gold characters from X Plus are also available.
Petit 2 passwords can be used in Guilty Gear X Plus to unlock extra elements.
Club/Raid of Arms
The Guilty Gear Club is an online game site designed for the i-mode mobile phone platform. It includes downloadable content such as ring tones, voices, comics, mini-games, and the Raid of Arms fighting game.The Raid of Arms fighting game is designed based on the Guilty Gear X series. Available fighters include Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Baiken, Potemkin, Chipp Zanuff, Millia Rage, Zato-1, Axl Low, Baldhead, Kliff, and ES-Watt.
The tension gauge was renamed to chaos gauge.
Reception
GameRankings currently scores Guilty Gear X an average of 80%. Here are some of the reviews:- EDGEEdge (magazine)Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. It is known for its industry contacts, editorial stance, distinctive anonymous third-person writing style, yearly awards and longevity....
magazine: 8/10 - Electronic Gaming MonthlyElectronic Gaming MonthlyElectronic Gaming Monthly is a bimonthly American video game magazine. It has been published by EGM Media, LLC. since relaunching in April of 2010. Its previous run, which ended in January 2009, was published by Ziff Davis...
: 7.16/10 - GameProGameProGamePro Media was a United States gaming media company publishing online and print content on the video game industry, video game hardware, and video game software developed for a video game console , a computer, and/or a mobile device . GamePro Media properties include GamePro magazine and...
: 4 out of 5 - GameSpotGameSpotGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
: 7.9/10 - GameSpyGameSpyGameSpy Industries, Inc., known simply as GameSpy, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game websites and provides online video game-related services and software. GameSpy dates back to the 1996 release of an internet Quake server search program named QSpy. The current...
: 87% - IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
: 8.8/10 - PlayStation: The Official MagazinePlayStation: The Official MagazinePlayStation: The Official Magazine is a magazine originally known as PlayStation Magazine . After Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine was canceled, Sony Computer Entertainment announced on October 1, 2007 that PSM would become "PlayStation: The Official Magazine"...
: 8/10