Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

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  1. ioio32l
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Absolutely stunning game, awesome fighting. I've been playing it since October, and love it. Probably the most beautiful fighting game out now, runs at 1080p and 60fps. This is a must buy for fighting game fans.
  2. ryuhayabusa13
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Look wise as mentioned before, It isa major upgrade from traditional 2D sprites to great toon shaded characters that retain and improve the look and animations from predecessors. Very fun combat and deep strategy (for hardcore fighters). Only thing I can complain about to nitpick , is some of the English voices, you either get good voices, for some characters or some that aren't as goodLook wise as mentioned before, It isa major upgrade from traditional 2D sprites to great toon shaded characters that retain and improve the look and animations from predecessors. Very fun combat and deep strategy (for hardcore fighters). Only thing I can complain about to nitpick , is some of the English voices, you either get good voices, for some characters or some that aren't as good (personal taste), would rather switch to Japanese language. As far as an easy to get into, there are plenty of training options to help a casual gamer. This is definitely a must have for any PS4 owners library.Definitely one of my top favorite games this year and hopefully we get DLC updates for more characters I am looking forward to seeing Jam and Baiken.… Expand
  3. Dionysus777
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    Guilty gear favorite fighting series of all time. Used to play x2. Give it a point over street fighter mainly caz im a metal head. This 1 has most excellent graphics and framerate. Is it extremely balanced? No. But you know what your getn into by which character you choose. Too bad they want you to buy more characters for the price of admission. The should givem as incentive to keepGuilty gear favorite fighting series of all time. Used to play x2. Give it a point over street fighter mainly caz im a metal head. This 1 has most excellent graphics and framerate. Is it extremely balanced? No. But you know what your getn into by which character you choose. Too bad they want you to buy more characters for the price of admission. The should givem as incentive to keep people playing. Graphics also impress. Like the ultra fast pace. Just wish my wrists could take more.… Expand
  4. SwitSwat
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I had heard a lot of good things about the Guilty Gear franchise, but never really got into it due to my lack of skill in fighting games. All I can say is... damn... I have been missing out. So far, this has got to be my favorite fighting game yet (Though I understand that fans say X2 is better. Again, I have not tried it as of this review) Graphics aren't really important to me... butI had heard a lot of good things about the Guilty Gear franchise, but never really got into it due to my lack of skill in fighting games. All I can say is... damn... I have been missing out. So far, this has got to be my favorite fighting game yet (Though I understand that fans say X2 is better. Again, I have not tried it as of this review) Graphics aren't really important to me... but wow, this game is gorgeous. There's a ton of combos you can pull off and the game plays smoothly, and I have yet to experience lag in online battles, even when I play against people from other regions like Japan. Yes, the character roster is a bit small, but they're all great and each have their own unique charm.… Expand
  5. jonedark
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    the graphic is perfect and the song is so nice, the art of shell shade is very good, i dont have problems
    just have solutions, arcy system is synonym of qualty when u think about fight games
  6. Arcturus830
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    This is my first Guilty Gear game. I was not familiar with the characters, lore or storyline. It has been a very pleasant surprise. The anime art style, the simple but yet deep combat, the different modes. I am truly enjoying this game. This is the game Street Fighter V should had been. My only complain, not enough people playing online. A must have for fighting games fan. So glad I giveThis is my first Guilty Gear game. I was not familiar with the characters, lore or storyline. It has been a very pleasant surprise. The anime art style, the simple but yet deep combat, the different modes. I am truly enjoying this game. This is the game Street Fighter V should had been. My only complain, not enough people playing online. A must have for fighting games fan. So glad I give it a chance.… Expand
  7. sumguitardude
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    This is THE best 2d fighting this generation so far. The graphics are amazing and you could swear you re watching a anime at times. The music is is fantastic as always with old themes added from older games
    If u are new to the series then i recommend you read up on the lore as the story wont make sense if you don't.
    The only gripe i have is that the amount of characters you can choose    This is THE best 2d fighting this generation so far. The graphics are amazing and you could swear you re watching a anime at times. The music is is fantastic as always with old themes added from older games
    If u are new to the series then i recommend you read up on the lore as the story wont make sense if you don't.

    The only gripe i have is that the amount of characters you can choose from are kinda weak.
    But i`m sure it will be added as (urgh) DLC later on.

    Aside from that this game is the best fighting game on PS4 at the moment!    … Expand
  8. MiawMix
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    A really good 2D fighting game. No complaints with graphic, the native resolution is big and the movement is fluid, stunning visual. The rooster not so much for my personal taste, but every character have depth and unique trait of gameplay.
  9. GuiltyFans
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    Guilty Gear franchise is something that probably older players will remember. To the new players,. If it gives you BlazBlue vibe, then you have to know that it's from the same creators. But Guilty Gear is much older and draws it's roots from the first PSX days. Even though BlazBlue that came now was there to kinda vanquish the thirst of players that were longing for a sequel, the feelingGuilty Gear franchise is something that probably older players will remember. To the new players,. If it gives you BlazBlue vibe, then you have to know that it's from the same creators. But Guilty Gear is much older and draws it's roots from the first PSX days. Even though BlazBlue that came now was there to kinda vanquish the thirst of players that were longing for a sequel, the feeling was not really the same. But now, the game makes a comeback, and what a comeback it is. I'm not really a graphic whore to be honest. If it looks nice then it's a bonus but gameplay and atmosphere is what really takes a cake for me.. but I must say that holy hell the game looks absolutely amazing. The best looking fighter out there now, period. If you like anime style or not, doesn't change the fact that makers did a hell of a job. An Unreal 3 powered engine with cel-shaded face paint makes it look like a real high-quality anime show. Kinda similar to CyberConnect2's level, but the models here are even more fluid and crisp. The fighting is a mix of BlazBlue and Street Fighter 4. Crazy moves are there and you still need tehnique to pull it off. There is a nice and long tutorial but still you'll have to get ready to memorize all the combo strings. New engine means that they had to start from scratch when making characters, so some fan favorites are gonna be missing, but they will probably be in the extended version. Personally I had some problem playing online as lag was present on few occasions, overall netcode is so and so for now. I'm sure they will sort that out later or maybe it was just me. Sory mode is kinda all over the place, so to grasp it all you really have to know some stuff from previous games. But yeah, if you are into fighters, then try this one. Originally wanted to give a normal score but seeing how people are putting negative for no goddamn reason I'll put the max one. Peace! :3… Expand
  10. Cyberias
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Best game ever, gameplay is godlike, graphics look sweet and the whole thing is fun as hell! Even if you're new to the genre you can get all the knowledge by the training mode with a tutorial, combo training and missions that are great to get in or back to it, if you're already familiar with the series.
  11. redrx8gt2005
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Amazing Fighting Game For People New To The Genre And Pro's Alike , Full 1080p Graphics Make This Game Look So Amazing , Lots Of Different Modes To Choose From , Arcade , Story , Missions , Challenges , Tutorials , Training , Online Play ... This Game Will Show You How To Become A Pro At Fighting Games With All The Tutorials And Challenges Available , I Have Enjoyed Every Moment With ThisAmazing Fighting Game For People New To The Genre And Pro's Alike , Full 1080p Graphics Make This Game Look So Amazing , Lots Of Different Modes To Choose From , Arcade , Story , Missions , Challenges , Tutorials , Training , Online Play ... This Game Will Show You How To Become A Pro At Fighting Games With All The Tutorials And Challenges Available , I Have Enjoyed Every Moment With This Game , If You Are A Fan Of Anime & Fighting You Will Love It ... If You Enjoyed Blazblue , Then You Will Love It Even More , Overall Highly Recommended , It Gets a 10 For Being So Unique… Expand
  12. Crimrui9
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Guilty Gear franchise is something that probably older players will remember. To the new players,. If it gives you BlazBlue vibe, then you have to know that it's from the same creators. But Guilty Gear is much older and draws it's roots from the first PSX days. Even though BlazBlue that came now was there to kinda vanquish the thirst of players that were longing for a sequel, the feelingGuilty Gear franchise is something that probably older players will remember. To the new players,. If it gives you BlazBlue vibe, then you have to know that it's from the same creators. But Guilty Gear is much older and draws it's roots from the first PSX days. Even though BlazBlue that came now was there to kinda vanquish the thirst of players that were longing for a sequel, the feeling was not really the same. But now, the game makes a comeback, and what a comeback it is. I'm not really a graphic whore to be honest. If it looks nice then it's a bonus but gameplay and atmosphere is what really takes a cake for me.. but I must say that holy hell the game looks absolutely amazing. The best looking fighter out there now, period. If you like anime style or not, doesn't change the fact that makers did a hell of a job. An Unreal 3 powered engine with cel-shaded face paint makes it look like a real high-quality anime show. Kinda similar to CyberConnect2's level, but the models here are even more fluid and crisp. The fighting is a mix of BlazBlue and Street Fighter 4. Crazy moves are there and you still need tehnique to pull it off. There is a nice and long tutorial but still you'll have to get ready to memorize all the combo strings. New engine means that they had to start from scratch when making characters, so some fan favorites are gonna be missing, but they will probably be in the extended version. Personally I had some problem playing online as lag was present on few occasions, overall netcode is so and so for now. I'm sure they will sort that out later or maybe it was just me. Sory mode is kinda all over the place, so to grasp it all you really have to know some stuff from previous games. But yeah, if you are into fighters, then try this one. Originally wanted to give a normal score but seeing how people are putting negative for no goddamn reason I'll put the max one. Peace! :3… Expand
  13. Wanda357
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    This is a perfect game of combat ! Dat graphics ! Just amazing ! Just buy this game, it's worth it, fort real guy. It's an amazing game. In 1080p and 60fps
  14. Ricky22
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Well if you played the last few iterations of Guilty Gear then you should feel right at home. Besides the graphic overhaul to bring the Guilty Gear series to current Gen, most of the game mechanics are unchanged, save for some minor tweaks.

    Pros: - Most of the main cast are back, save for a few (Baiken, Jonny, Bridget, Jam, etc). Movelist remains largely unchanged. - Very pretty    Well if you played the last few iterations of Guilty Gear then you should feel right at home. Besides the graphic overhaul to bring the Guilty Gear series to current Gen, most of the game mechanics are unchanged, save for some minor tweaks.

    Pros:
    - Most of the main cast are back, save for a few (Baiken, Jonny, Bridget, Jam, etc). Movelist remains largely unchanged.
    - Very pretty graphics. With the Unreal Engine 3, Arc System Works has done something amazing: rendering the game in 3Dbut keeping the 2D sprite fighting style. The camera view changes occasionally to showcase the 3D models.
    - 60 fps game play. Really smooth experience.
    - Unlockable soundtrack from previous games: For people who prefer tracks from GGx2 and GG2, there is a limited selection available for unlock.
    - Network features: while confusing at first to navigate, the online mode offers lobby creation, server selection, and spectating. Its always nice to have options and spectate mode.

    Cons:
    - Limited roster: As mentioned above some of the previous characters did not return.
    - Netcode: While its tolerable, my personal experiences with online matches has kind of been hit or miss. Maybe thats because I am running on wireless.

    Overall its a pretty solid package. If you are a fan of Blazblue or Guilty Gear you should definitely give it a try. If you are someone looking for a fun but solid fighting game to get into I would say check it out. Best if you have some friends to play with.    … Expand
  15. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 24, 2015
    7
    Guilty Gear Xrd - Fresh Reboot

    + Graphics are fresh and great style + Rock music just like the classic + controls great + Online has sit down arcade like simulation + Great training and tutorial options - Story mode not very deep, cut scenes only - Not that many fighters yet - DLC is pricy - New installments are around the corner - Lack of variety wears after extended play    Guilty Gear Xrd - Fresh Reboot

    + Graphics are fresh and great style
    + Rock music just like the classic
    + controls great
    + Online has sit down arcade like simulation
    + Great training and tutorial options

    - Story mode not very deep, cut scenes only
    - Not that many fighters yet
    - DLC is pricy
    - New installments are around the corner
    - Lack of variety wears after extended play

    Overall - it's a fresh new start to the series, gameplay is much like you'd expect from a next gen guilty gear fighter. DLC and future installment releases plague the future, They should switch to a release style like Street fighter V, making the game like a service.    … Expand
  16. mtg837
    Oct 7, 2015
    8
    Longtime fans of GG will likely pick this game up no matter what (like myself) so I'll restrict my review to those contemplating an initial purchase of a GG game. I imagine these fans to be fans of 2D fighters, and wondering what GG does that separates itself from the competitors. Here's my breakdown of what GGXRDS does right, and what you may dislike if you are new to the series:Longtime fans of GG will likely pick this game up no matter what (like myself) so I'll restrict my review to those contemplating an initial purchase of a GG game. I imagine these fans to be fans of 2D fighters, and wondering what GG does that separates itself from the competitors. Here's my breakdown of what GGXRDS does right, and what you may dislike if you are new to the series:

    Pros:

    Gorgeous animations that look beautiful on the PS4. The characters appear 2D until the camera pans during specials and victories to show beautifully rendered 3D models in crisp, dazzling animation.

    Characters are all different, interesting and thought provoking. (As opposed to Ken in a Gi, Ryu in a Gi, Dan in a Gi; Scorpion in a yellow ninja suit, Sub zero in an identical yellow ninja suit; Marth and marginally different Roy; you get the picture...) Each character is meticulously thought out so that form either cleverly masks style or accompanies it beautifully. They're all fascinating, often evoking of religious, mythical or literary theme.

    Crisp, responsive game play.

    Pro/Con:

    For some this is a pro, for others a con: Guilty Gear is not for novice gamers. Sure there is an "easy" difficulty mode, but the game isn't truly satisfying on an "easy" mode in the same way something like Street Fighter or MK is. You'll find yourself unable to perform huge combos or awesome specials, but rather just throw basic attacks. To deliver the satisfying combos, the kind that make you go "oh, yes, that felt right," you need to put in the work. This is because in a lot of fighters, they simply rely on you putting in the right sequence, and something like X,X,O,X, R1 might unleash a huge barrage of attacks. In GG that same combo might need to be entered X,X, (wait for character to fall) O, (wait for gun to unholster) X (wait for spin move) R1. The point being, instead of just having sequence to worry about, sequence AND timing come into play more than most other fighters. And while this can be frustrating at first, it is hella satisfying as you keep going. Hence, a pro/con.

    Cons:

    The story mode isn't fun. Maybe that's just me, but I found myself sitting around for ten or fifteen minutes sloshing through dialogue. I'm not saying this is a huge con, since a lot of fans really liked the "anime in a game" aspect of GGXRDS, but it wasn't for me.

    The online play left me wanting. It didn't have as many modes/features as contemporaries, and a game like MKX really put it to shame in that regard. Lag isn't really an issue, but more work could have been put into this part of the game.

    Overall I highly recommend GGXRDS to any fan of 2D fighters. It offers incredibly interesting and beautifully rendered characters; deep, responsive game play; and hugely satisfying rewards to hardcore fighting fans. The benefits far outweigh the faults.    … Expand
  17. HiramPVR
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Excelente entrega que viene de la mano de una gran historia, en esta ocacion la entrega muestra un nuevo motor grafico muy sobresaliente y pocas veces visto, a mi punto de vista solo logrado por el estudio Cyberconnect2, dando un estilo grafico muy parecido a una animacion japonesa pura, el unico punto negativo que puedo ver es que me gustaria un juego completo donde no haya la necesidadExcelente entrega que viene de la mano de una gran historia, en esta ocacion la entrega muestra un nuevo motor grafico muy sobresaliente y pocas veces visto, a mi punto de vista solo logrado por el estudio Cyberconnect2, dando un estilo grafico muy parecido a una animacion japonesa pura, el unico punto negativo que puedo ver es que me gustaria un juego completo donde no haya la necesidad de andar comprando personajes tan caros, este no es un problema si los personajes fueron mas economicos, en el caso de Killer Instinct por ejemplo un personaje cuesta 4 dolares, en cambio aqui puede costar 12 a 15 dolares, que sinceramente se me hace mucho, en resumen el online es excelente y ofrece horas y horas de juego offline que hoy en dia esta muy poco valorado, creo que las compañias deberian de poner mas contenido en esta modalidad no tanto en el online, al menos yo aun soy de los que invita a los amigos a jugar y a hacer retas en la misma pantalla mientras bebemos y bromeamos, eso es algo que se esta perdiendo, el juego ofrece una gran movilidad y excelentes movimientos finales, lo recomiendo ampliamente, pero si puedes hacerte con la version mas nueva adelante, no te arrepentiras si eres fan de los juegos de pelea.… Expand
  18. zissouu
    Jun 28, 2016
    8
    absolutely an amazing game. The art is beautiful and the game is so remarkably fluid in motion. The AI scales wonderfully and has a ton of modes of play (Arcade, M.o.M, vs, missions, challenges). The story is a movie you watch so that's kind of different. It does a great job at teaching you how to play the game. My only complaint is the online community is non existent on a Saturdayabsolutely an amazing game. The art is beautiful and the game is so remarkably fluid in motion. The AI scales wonderfully and has a ton of modes of play (Arcade, M.o.M, vs, missions, challenges). The story is a movie you watch so that's kind of different. It does a great job at teaching you how to play the game. My only complaint is the online community is non existent on a Saturday night there were 11 people in the world on. Granted its an older game so I cant detract for that but the online play can be cumbersome to setup and get working properly it feels like. Overall I really enjoyed this game if you see it in a sale or for a good price its a great way to get into a fighting game and into the fighting game community in general since it does an amazing job teaching terms and how to do them (stuff like zoning, chip damage ect.)… Expand
  19. JimPickens
    Aug 24, 2021
    8
    For beginners and newcomers alike, with a killer ost and stunning graphics.

    Guilty Gear Xrd, as in "third X" because the last game was XX pronounced X2 which came after Guilty Gear X it's very confusing, don't think about it. Anyway Xrd was the first game to come out on the PlayStation 4 and used the new hardware to its advantage and then some, sporting absolutely beautiful 3D models    For beginners and newcomers alike, with a killer ost and stunning graphics.

    Guilty Gear Xrd, as in "third X" because the last game was XX pronounced X2 which came after Guilty Gear X it's very confusing, don't think about it. Anyway Xrd was the first game to come out on the PlayStation 4 and used the new hardware to its advantage and then some, sporting absolutely beautiful 3D models that look almost as good as the series old sprite animation, in a genre where making the dimensional leap often results is gross doughy models, think Street Fighter, ArcSys nailed it with its anime inspired style.

    Story wise, Sign picks up where Overture left off and remains the only reason you should ever play Overture. It follows Sol, Sin, Ky and newcomers Ramlethal and Elphelt Valentine, a name you'll recognise from the antagonist of Overture, see? Told you it was worth it. The story also includes the characters absent from Overture, namely Johnny and May, Venom, Millia and Zato-1, as well as Faust, Leo, Chipp and more, so the story feels notably less isolated than Overtures did. It also has absolutely zero gameplay, that's right, starting from Sign all the way till now with Strive, Guilty Gear comes with not only Daisuke's new soundtrack, but also his anime. The story is split up into chapters which all have an A and B part, which range about 25-30 minutes, so you could very much watch this like a season of anime if you wanted, and Arcade Mode is still there if you want a more traditional fighting game experience... Tekken... Looking at you...

    In terms of the online, I don't play fighting games online because I like being happy, so moving swiftly along.

    The game is unbeatable in terms of its graphics, soundtrack and performance. The game runs smooth as butter and works at 60fps, while ArcSys maintain an anime style, so characters move at around 24fps in keeping with that, and it does wonders for the games unique style. As for the soundtrack, I think the Xrd games had the best ost of the entire series up to that point, with Strive taking that mantle in my mind as of recent, but Sign is unmistakably badass, really gives the "Lets rock" tagline some extra oomph.

    While not my favourite in the series, Sign is up there as one of the most unique and artistically rich fighting game on the ps4, with a fun story, great fighting and superb sound design and musical tracks, and it only gets better from here.    … Expand
  20. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Outstanding art style with raw gameplay. This was the defecto early gen fighter
  21. TyeBuster
    Apr 6, 2023
    0
    Meh, uninspired garbage, what the whole Guilty Gear franchise actually is...

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#20 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#79 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#59 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2015
    80
    A breath of fresh air, full of smart thinking and new ideas - and it looks incredible. [Aug 2015, p.91]
  2. IGN Italia
    Jun 30, 2015
    88
    Guilty 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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  3. IGN Spain
    Jun 30, 2015
    90
    The 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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