Guilty Gear Isuka

Guilty Gear Isuka promises to raise the bar on the 2D fighting game genre, one arguably set by its own predecessor Guilty Gear X2. The 2003 PlayStation®2...
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$4999
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8.8
very good
 

Game Overview

Guilty Gear Isuka promises to raise the bar on the 2D fighting game genre, one arguably set by its own predecessor Guilty Gear X2. The 2003 PlayStation®2 game Guilty Gear X2 has become one of the highest rated 2D fighters of all time, based on game review scores aggregated by GameRankings.com. Guilty Gear Isuka delivers the same trademarks that made the prequel a hit, such as superb character design, high-resolution 2D graphics and lightening-fast gameplay, while introducing new characters, new arenas and a number of franchise firsts. This game is not yet rated. "Guilty Gear is currently at the forefront of 2D fighters, propelled in part by hardcore fighter fans who recognize it as an evolution of the genre," said Tim Pivnicny, senior VP of Sammy Studios, Inc. "In Guilty Gear Isuka we want to satisfy existing fighter fans with new content and never-before-seen innovations. We also want to reach out to mainstream fans to show them that, right now, the envelope in fighting games is also being pushed in two dime

The Good

2D sprites still look great, Responsive controls, Good guitar rock soundtrack.

The Bad

Four-player gameplay too hectic, Online play noticeably absent, Guilty Gear X2's story mode is gone.

The Bottom Line

Guilty Gear Isuka marks the first time in the series' history that players will be able to participate in four-person fighting. Whether gamers decide to battle it out two-on-two style or team up for four-player co-op against the computer, it adds an all-new dynamic to the series. The game also lets you customize your character by providing the opportunity to buy new moves and combos and change costumes via a point system. It also introduces three new playable characters for a grand total of 23. Other new improvements include a side-scrolling action game mode, some brand new fighting arenas, and a re-tooled survival mode. The storyline takes a much more prominent role this time around too, with several surprise revelations about new and existing characters.

Where To Buy

Guilty Gear Isuka

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$49.99

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
61/100
score

While many fighting games this year have gone online, Guilty Gear Isuka takes a step back and to the side with its awkward multicharacter fighting system.

GameZone review logo
88/100
score

It has smooth animation, great graphics, and wonderful gameplay.

IGN review logo
72/100
score

The bizarre decision to include the turn button as part of single player, a lack of a story to keep you interested when you're playing solo, and the fact that the Xbox version is going to support online while this one doesn't really takes away from the ex

Game Features

Four-player Fighting Game Brawls on the Same Screen? Guilty Gear Isuka Defies What You Know and Attempts to Break New Ground "We worked very closely with Sammy Japan and Arc Systems to design and create the best title possible in Isuka."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Progressive Scan

Console Link
Multitap 1-4

Memory
236 kb

 

Modes
Arcade, Full Mission Single-Player, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Simultaneous, Story, Training, Versus

Xbox 360 Compatible
Yes

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:11/2/2004
Publisher:Sammy Corporation / 505 Games
Developer:ARC System Works
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.8
Gameplay
8.8
Graphics
9
Sound
8.7
Concept
8.6
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.8/10

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