A century after the human-Gear war
Humanity built Gears as the next step in their own evolution, then fitted them for war and turned them against their creators. Guilty Gear X2 #Reload opens in the aftermath of the hundred year human-Gear war that nearly destroyed the Earth. It builds on the gameplay and story of Guilty Gear X, with refined fighting mechanics, new characters and new stages. The cast numbers 19 unique and bizarre fighters, including an assassin who fights with their hair, a yo-yo-slinging bounty hunter, and a corpse possessed by a sentient shadow. Each one has a distinct design and playstyle, and more fighters may be hidden away waiting to be uncovered.
Playing together
Versus mode lets you fight against a friend or the AI, and the Steam features include Remote Play Together for playing with others. The fighting is fast, high-velocity multiplayer versus action, the style that put Guilty Gear on the map. Stages range from the rainy streets of London to the top of a speeding airship to the depths of Hell, so each bout plays out against a different backdrop.
Before you start
There are 8 gamemodes to pick from. Versus mode is the straightforward fight against a friend or the AI. Survival mode runs until you go down. Training and Mission mode are where you work on your skills. Medal of Millionaires mode is for showing off combos, and Story mode walks you through each character's ultimate fate. The soundtrack comes from Guilty Gear creator Daisuke Ishiwatari and leans into heavy rock. Buyers of Guilty Gear X2 #Reload on Steam receive a digital copy of the Official Soundtrack.