- Publisher: Aksys Games
- Release Date: Dec 16, 2014
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
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Dec 16, 2014If you are willing to put the work into the game, then Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- is awesome, simply awesome. It’s a game that you will be playing for years to come, not just a flavor of the week.
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Play UKMar 1, 2015Stunning, entertaining and essential for anyone who enjoys a scrap. [Issue#253, p.60]
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Jun 30, 2015The beat'em up genre finally has a great game on PS4 that also is getting to PS3. Supporting the use of the Unreal Engine, the new release of Guilty Gear shows its wonderful weapons once again.
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Jun 11, 2015Stunning visuals and tight combat make up for a lacklustre story mode.
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Jun 5, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- delivers a revolutionary 2D/3D graphics engine and brilliance gameplay. Pure heavy metal and a headliner in the PlayStation 4 fighting scene. Challenging and complex: a true masterpiece for the fighting lovers.
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Jun 3, 2015This is the best title ever done by Ark System Works, a 2D fighting game you cannot miss if you're a fan of the genre.
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Feb 18, 2015The unfamiliar battle system may put some newcomers off, but those who don't mind putting in a little practice will be well-rewarded with one of the best and freshest fighters in ages. That it's also one of the most absurdly good-looking titles in years is just gravy on top of a pretty damned special meal.
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Feb 11, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd is an easy game to recommend to any fighting game enthusiast and a brilliant entry point to the series, and those with a passing interest in the genre will learn a lot from the excellent tutorials.
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Edge MagazineFeb 7, 2015Outrageously pretty. [Feb 2015, p.108]
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Jan 9, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd provides groundbreaking graphics, superb gameplay and a powerful sound section. It is the best title released by Arc System to date, plus a fantastic fighting game.
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Dec 17, 2014Even with some minor flaws, Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN is the best entry in the series to date.
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Dec 16, 2014A triumphant return for a fighting series that stayed in hiding for an entire generation. Arc System Works has laid a visual salvo with 3D models that animate like 2D art. Combined with the amazing soundtrack and technical gameplay, Xrd is a great fighter.
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Dec 16, 2014Guilty Gear is still one of the most badass fighting franchises out there, and Xrd -Sign- honors that legacy. It looks breathtaking, the action is constant and in-your-face, and although the roster is smaller than I'd like, there is a lot of variation to be found once you start digging into the game.
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Jun 30, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign, even with its flaws and the sense of a project in some way… unfinished, is an extraordinary fighting game and a must buy for anyone who loves the genre.
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Jan 28, 2015It polishes the gameplay and makes it more accessible for the joy of a broader audience. It stands out from the graphical aspect. We have an authentic example of the genre in the new generation of consoles.
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Jan 28, 2015Without a doubt the most accessible Guilty Gear game to date. Plus, it is absolutely stunning to see in motion thanks to its unique and impressive visual style.
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Jun 9, 2015Arc System reported the Guilty Gear homes in style, with a gigantic title not only in terms of gameplay, but also in terms of graphics and content.
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Jun 8, 2015It's a fast and dynamic fighting game, bestowed with online lobbies dedicated to beginners. The gameplay is deep enough, and there's something for every kind of player.
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Jan 30, 2015It’s hard to get hung up on the game’s shortcomings when the core fighting looks and feels so outstanding.
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Jan 13, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, weird name and all, is a fantastic fighter that does an incredible job of teaching new players the ropes while keeping things interesting for the normal crowd. I love fighters that take this approach, as it can only mean more people playing fighters and my favorite genre can continue to grow and blossom.
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Dec 31, 2014Even though you know the new era of Guilty Gear will be better a sequel or two from now, this first step into the future of the franchise is absolutely worth checking out for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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Dec 16, 2014Guilty Gear Xrd has enough wacky characters and well-crafted tutorials to be interesting for novices, but it’s those of us seeking a challenge that will find the most to love here.
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Dec 16, 2014Still, even with its faults, GGXrd is an excellent foundation for the inevitable half dozen or so iterations to come. While it may prove to be a divisive title in the hardcore community, it’s an excellent point for newcomers to jump in and learn firsthand why the name “Guilty Gear” commands so much respect in the fighting game community.
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Playstation Official Magazine UKJul 17, 2015A breath of fresh air, full of smart thinking and new ideas - and it looks incredible. [Aug 2015, p.91]
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Jun 11, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd is an explosive and colourful beat'em up which is fun and spectacular for newbies while addictive and deep for veterans. It lacks on variety and characters but still the best game of the genre you can find on a new generation system.
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Feb 15, 2015The game has set a bar for visual excellence as far as anime-inspired games go, and is liable to have the same kind of impact Tekken Tag Tournament did on PS2 thanks to its careful place as a launch title.
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Jan 19, 2015Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- makes a smashing debut on the PlayStation 4 with arguably the best entry in the franchise yet.
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Jan 5, 2015One of the best looking fighting games ever and the most successful attempt yet to make an interactive anime, even if it is a little lacking in content and new ideas.
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Dec 17, 2014Thanks to a solid understanding of core fighting game mechanics, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- is the installment fans have been waiting for.
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Jan 20, 2015Guilty Gear has always been (and still is) a pretty-looking, niche series. Xrd expounds upon that tendency, eschewing nostalgia in favor of profound iteration that will likely only register to the niche-loyal.
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Jun 8, 2015Technically impressive, Guilty Gear Xrd baffles a bit with its design. The roster only presents 14 characters and most of them don't have the wildness of precedent episodes. Nonetheless, thanks to its deep gameplay and perfect online services, it stands as a very good VS Fighting candidate.
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Dec 23, 2014For all its good looks, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- is ultimately disappointing. What the game does, it does very well, but the sum total feels lacking.
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Dec 18, 2014Guilty Gear Xrd Sign lives up to the high-speed standards of its predecessors, but doesn't bring enough of its own to the table to exceed them.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 164 out of 217
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Mixed: 21 out of 217
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Negative: 32 out of 217
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