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1. #Guilty gear xrd rev 2 characters update#
2. #Guilty gear xrd rev 2 characters Ps4#
3. #Guilty gear xrd rev 2 characters plus#

Guilty Gear Rev 2 is a fine update to Revelator that takes an already superb base game, adds some great characters into the mix and refines the fighting engine even further.

There’s no no cross-platform play, either. I checked the lobbies multiple times to find a grand total of zero players in all of them, and then tried to get into a ranked match with no success at all.

On PC, however, it was completely dead, and I can only imagine it’s even deader now.

#Guilty gear xrd rev 2 characters Ps4#

Unfortunately, a new installment in an excellent series doesn’t necessarily mean that players have returned in droves to play it online – the PS4 had plenty of American or Japanese matchups at the time this review was written, though Europe was a little spotty. Oh, and Rev 2 comes with the DLC characters from Revelator such as Dizzy and Kum Haehyun immediately unlocked and ready for use. Some of the changes will be hard to spot for anyone who isn’t a veteran, but on the whole they combine to offer a slightly smoother, more balanced experience.

The Guilty Gear franchise has always had impeccable character design, and Ramlethal, Jack’O and their various stylishly-designed chums have never looked or played better than they do here. Whenever a new character joins the cast I usually find myself wondering whether I’d recommend them to anyone looking to get into the series, and neither of them fit that bill. They’re both cool characters and appreciated additions to the roster, but I have to admit that neither are exactly what I’d call beginner friendly. Some of her command inputs are a little more involved than I’d like (a half circle back for a dashing parry is tough to slam in on reaction) but she can certainly dish out the pain once she gets hold of someone. He’s also capable of setting up glowing scrolls around the arena which can be utilized to control space and extend his combos in some weird, complex and occasionally terrifying ways.īaiken’s a little more straightforward in her approach to stabbing dudes, though she’s also got quite a knack for parrying, counterattacks, kicking up Tatami mats from out of thin air and controlling space with the grappling hook she uses in place of her missing arm. Maimed series favorite, the samurai badass Baiken, is joined by a completely new character called Answer who was previously only available in the story mode cutscenes.Īs the Vice President of a newly-established country, Answer is so busy with his duties running the nation that he usually spends half the fight holding a conversation on what passes for his smartphone, hurling business cards like shuriken at anyone foolish enough to interrupt the Business Ninja’s ninja business. The biggest amendment to Rev 2 from a casual perspective is, of course, the new characters. It won’t win over anyone already put off by the myriad complexities inherent to its particular style of fighting, either. It does, though the revisions aren’t quite enough to draw in anyone who wasn’t convinced before. While there’s no doubt that this is now the latest and greatest version of Guilty Gear Xrd on the market, its impact is somewhat diluted by the fact that there’s already been two kickass installments of the series in the past couple of years, so Rev 2‘s worth comes down to one simple question – does it offer enough to the existing player base to justify its existence? Of course, incremental updates come at a cost. It doesn’t even have to be bought as a standalone title - there’s a paid update available, so anyone can inject this shiny new goodness into their vanilla copy of Revelator.

#Guilty gear xrd rev 2 characters plus#

Essentially, a veritable Championship Edition EX Plus Turbo that adds new characters, more stages, rebalances the existing cast and actually finishes off the story mode from last time. It’s more like an update to the previous game Revelator. Ah well.Īnyway, it goes without saying that this is a new instalment of the Guilty Gear franchise… except for the fact that it kind of isn’t at the same time. That was an easy review… Or at least it would be if I were allowed to score games based on my kneejerk fanboy reaction. It’s time for a new Guilty Gear, and holy cow – Baiken’s back! Ten out of ten! WTF A ninja Vice-President battling enemies whilst taking phone calls. LOW It may be a fine update, but it is just an update.