Guilty Gear Isuka is here for the two who care! Review up!

Yep, I'll have this little game in my hands in about 6 hours!

Should I even bother giving my impressions though? No use I suppose.

EDIT: Here's the review;






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OK, a review folks:

Graphics: 10

Never Before have I laid eyes upon such a glorious Cacaphony of 2D goodness. I expected the graphics to be nice, but I wasn't ready for just how nice. The Backgrounds are wonderful, and the characters big and colorful I expected there to be some loss of Frames to keep the game running smoothly. I was wrong: absolutly ZERO frames of animation are missing from each character! 4 players at once, and the game never, NEVER chugs or slows down. Even with all the effects happening at once, and there are plenty of them!

If you think the PS2 can't handle 2D, than you must see this game. Oh, and the loading is just as fast as a two player game! No, really!



Sound FX: 9

More usual GG goodness. The FX stand out well, and do a great job connecting the hits with a nice bit of aural reward.



Music: 10

Well, if you love Melodic Metal, or the other tunes in GG, you'll love this! Again, A.S.H. Does a fantastic job of interweaving Barouqe and Romantisism into a great tapastry of Educated Metal for your ears. Compositions like "The Irony of Chaste" demonstrate the groups love and knowledge of the music language.

Simply perfection.



Control: 10

Imagine the fine control of GGXX #Reload, and bring it over to Isuka, and you have an idea of how exact the control is. Perfect connection between player and on screen alter-ego, Isuka takes the Idea of 1 to 4-player 2-D mayhem and does it to perfection. The turn-around button is a genius idea, letting you make accurate use of your special moves while also moving between 2 planes on the field. It's very easy to get the hang of, and soon becomes very, very intuitive. It's especially helpful in the Boost mode, allowing you to do anything on the Beat-Em-Up field!



Gameplay: 10

Perfect balance, lots of modes from 1 on 1 to 4 player free for all, and the Boost mode makes for an incredible experience. No to mention the Build-your own Robo Ky that can be used in Boost Mode. I especially like the co-op 2 VS. 2 matches. Plenty to unlock, such as new characters, and the EX modes return as well. You never feel over-powered, even when it's three on one: the damage is balanced between the characters, so the guy getting all the heat actually has a chance.

Beautiful!



Overall: 10

Yeah, I love it that much. It's almost transcendental, and the mayhem actually isn't confusing as you go. Simply put: This game is groovy. I almost feel as if the Boost mode was made just for me. I honestly would buy the game just for that! Fun as hell, and deep enough to keep you comming back even after you've unlocked everything! I honestly, never thought this game would be this much of a joy!


Bravo Arc System Works. Bravo!

I'd actually like some impressions of it...

I think many folks here are total hypocrites when it comes to ripping on GG.
It has some genuinely awesome gameplay innovation, whether or not you like the character design. Which is something no SNK-P game can actually claim.
Seriously, post your impressions of it. Given how import coverage is virtually non-existant these days in mags or on websites, you almost have to rely exclusively on the observations of fans.

Of course you should.

I have never played it, but I'm about to get me GG XX on the XBOX.

Since Playmore refuses to release decent games, I've just got to get me some 2D goodness elswhere.

Alright then, just for you fine folks, I will.

That game is garbage, I played that shit on the cades with friends and it fucken sucked. Now before all you GG guys jump on my nuts, I play GG I primarily use Sol, Johnny and Axl. I know the system with the sol dust loops, johnnys total ownage of sol and frcing and so forth. I dont hate GG, but unless more people pick it up, it will remain a second tier game. Fighting games can't survive without competition here.

I have my copy on the way too, as well as the new Hori Stick! I cannot wait!!!

CurtWRX said:

I have my copy on the way too, as well as the new Hori Stick! I cannot wait!!!

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Too bad I don't know many GG players. I really want to do some serious 4-player on this.

Still, I think I am most excited about the new Boost mode. Man, Guilty Gear Beat-em-up action sounds fucking RAD!

I just ordered Guilty Gear XX, because it looks awesome. I'm an SNK fan but I'm open minded, I hope Guilty Gear is good.

Serious.


I don't know any other GG players as well, and dont have a multi-tap... So I will miss out on most of the beat-em up aspect as well...

The boost mode does indeed sound interesting... I can't wait to try 'er out.

So is the boost mode the whole idea where you can have 2 vs 1 etc. (ala Street Fighter Alpha 3)?

AztekNinja said:

That game is garbage, I played that shit on the cades with friends and it fucken sucked. Now before all you GG guys jump on my nuts, I play GG I primarily use Sol, Johnny and Axl. I know the system with the sol dust loops, johnnys total ownage of sol and frcing and so forth. I dont hate GG, but unless more people pick it up, it will remain a second tier game. Fighting games can't survive without competition here.

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Are talking about Isuka? Because I haven't played it yet, so I won't comment on that, but if you are talking about XX (X is far from XX in terms of system balance) for the love of god, learn to defend yourself! The game has so many great ways of defense, it's perfectly balanced with the offense. There are Bursts, Faultless Defence, Dash Breaking... my god, it's the most perfect 2D fighting game ever. Well... #Reload at least.

Sol's a fag, but anyone can defeat him if they know how the game works.

Any MVSC fan will really like Guilty Gear.
I dont care for it much, cause its way to jab friendly.
Combos are pretty easy though, and roman cancels dont help much.

I dig the char designs, but I also hate 99% of anime, so I'm borderline.

Jedah Doma said:

So is the boost mode the whole idea where you can have 2 vs 1 etc. (ala Street Fighter Alpha 3)?

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Isuka is 4 player. Boost mode is the beat 'em up if I recall correctly.

Lord Wolfgang Krauser said:

Any MVSC fan will really like Guilty Gear.
I dont care for it much, cause its way to jab friendly.
Combos are pretty easy though, and roman cancels dont help much.

I dig the char designs, but I also hate 99% of anime, so I'm borderline.

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Well I can't stand the Vs. series, but GGXX is probably my favorite 2D fighting game ever. What do you mean "jab friendly" as in, too easy to start combos with jabs? Or jabs are far too safe? Because if you mean safe, I'd say it's the same for every 2D fighter out there. Unless you can give me a good example.

And it has the best character designs I've ever seen, for my taste.

edit: except the Samurai Spirits series, those are godly.

*Bangs Head At Wall*

Am I the only one that fuckin hates everything GG?

A friend of mine gave me his GGXX#R for PC, the game is damn good imo. The only thing that I really hate about the games are those effects that come out when you hit the opponent, and the character designs are badass. Slayer is my favorite character in the series now, I just need to get better at the game.

Now Loading said:

Isuka is 4 player. Boost mode is the beat 'em up if I recall correctly.

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You are correct sir.

Guilty Gear XX #Reload is probably one of the best fighting games ever.

I have my copy of ISUKA, but have not opened it yet

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Are talking about Isuka? Because I haven't played it yet, so I won't comment on that, but if you are talking about XX (X is far from XX in terms of system balance) for the love of god, learn to defend yourself! The game has so many great ways of defense, it's perfectly balanced with the offense. There are Bursts, Faultless Defence, Dash Breaking... my god, it's the most perfect 2D fighting game ever. Well... #Reload at least.

Sol's a fag, but anyone can defeat him if they know how the game works.

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Of course I know how to defend myself, but in almost any fighting game I pressure and play aggressively, always putting the most amount of pressure and doubt in my opponents mind. What I do like about GG is that it has so many options like the one you mentioned and the chain combo shit is good too. But I cream almost everyone i know and when I go to the cades, so until i fing good comp im gonna have to abandon this series.

I'm also getting this game. Its comming with my WE8 that out next week so I have to wait...I know of a few GG players in the area and I know that there are a lot more players in the arcade near me...

I canr wait to see some 4 on 4 action...but the turnaround button is going to mess me up for a bit...

Verbatum, If you don't mind, could you make a little review of the beat em all mode? Is it good or total garbage like the Tekken 3 one?

Yes, please post your impressions! Though I will likely buy it regardless.

kc said:

*Bangs Head At Wall*

Am I the only one that fuckin hates everything GG?

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No, I would say you are in the majority on these forums.

AztekNinja said:

Of course I know how to defend myself, but in almost any fighting game I pressure and play aggressively, always putting the most amount of pressure and doubt in my opponents mind. What I do like about GG is that it has so many options like the one you mentioned and the chain combo shit is good too. But I cream almost everyone i know and when I go to the cades, so until i fing good comp im gonna have to abandon this series.

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If you're worried about not being able to find good comp, go to Nickel City on Friday or Saturday night and you won't be disappointed...

I will only get this game if it features 1 v 1 mode as well (which it probably won't).

The 2 v 2 mode is gay, seriously... It's a good idea but they implemented it all wrong.

2 hours for me!
wow vert this game has a beatem up in it?
i wonder if you can do regular supers on it?

Probably... that'd be cool that have like 5 people walking up to you and then you bust out a gunflame or something.