IGN: Guilty Gear 2: Overture Review
To dismiss this as simply Guilty Gear meets Dynasty Warriors is to completely gloss over half of the game. In addition to the strategy elements, there are duels, exploratory missions, and plenty of button-mashing beat-’em-up action. There’s even an odd nod to top-down shooters. But cramming all of this stuff into one game results in (wait for it) none of the parts being particularly polished — which is especially hard to accept at such a premium price. Yet the game is not without charm and a handful of good missions. The Guilty Gear universe is accurately represented and the bizarro storyline may be tough to swallow, but it’s no goofier than some of the anime that scores big on Adult Swim.
Presentation – 5.5
Graphics – 5.5
Sound – 6.5
Gameplay – 5.0
Lasting Appeal – 5.5
Overall –
