Guilty Gear X: Ver 1.5

In the 22nd century, humanity created artificial beings known as gears. After the gear Justice gained the ability to impose his will on others and rebelled against humanity, the Sacred Order of Holy Knights organized a tournament that ultimately led to his defeat.

When another powerful gear is discovered roaming freely without a master, the Order announces a new tournament, offering a prize of five hundred thousand world dollars to its winner.

Gameplay

Guilty Gear X ver. 1.5 is a 2D fighting game with 16 playable characters. Its combat system expands on the original with a broader selection of attacks and defensive techniques. Players can build a Tension Gauge by attacking or advancing toward their opponent, then use it to perform special moves. Instant-kill attacks also return.

Release Information

• Release date: December 31, 2002
• Platforms: Arcade, Dreamcast, and Sammy Atomiswave
• Developer: Arc System Works
• Publisher: Arc System Works / Sammy
• Genres: Fighter / Versus; Fighting