Guilty Gear X2 updated versions
{{short description|Overview of the updated versions of Guilty Gear X2}}
Guilty Gear X2 (released as Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival in Japan) is a 2D fighting video game developed by Arc System Works, and published by Sammy Studios. It was first released on May 23, 2002 for Japanese arcades, and later ported to the PlayStation 2{{cite web | url=http://guiltygearx.com/old/archive/ggx/museum.html | title=Museum | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216214624/http://guiltygearx.com/old/archive/ggx/museum.html | archivedate=February 16, 2013 | publisher=Guiltygearx.com | accessdate=August 8, 2013 | language=Japanese}} for North America in 2003.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/03/guilty-gear-x2 | title=Guilty Gear X2 | date=February 3, 2003 | author=Dunham, Jeremy | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=January 28, 2014}} The game received updated versions for several platforms, each containing various adjustments: Guilty Gear X2 #Reload (2003), Guilty Gear XX Slash (2005), Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (2006), Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (2008), and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R (2012).
Although each installment has received both praise and criticism for its particularities, all the Guilty Gear X2 updated versions have generally been well received by critics. Graphics, online option and its price were the aspects most praised for the first update, while Accent Core divided opinions about its innovations and was panned by its Wii controls. Core Plus was the source of much praise, although it was not totally satisfying for reviewers; Plus R is the one that has the lowest average scores from GameRankings and Metacritic. However, as of 2022, Plus R is currently the highest rated traditional 2D fighting game on Steam.{{Cite web |title=Steam Search |url=https://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Reviews_DESC&tags=4736&untags=4158 |access-date=12 May 2022 |publisher=Valve}} Sales-wise, there is a decline from #Reload to Core Plus.
''Guilty Gear X2 #Reload''
{{Infobox video game
|title = Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
|italic title = no
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|developer = Arc System Works
|publisher =
{{collapsible list|title=Sammy Studios|
{{Video game release|JP|Sammy Studios (Arcade, PS2)}}
{{Video game release|JP|Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox)}}
{{Video game release|JP|Media Kite (Win)}}
{{Video game release|JP|Sega (PSP)}}
{{Video game release|NA|Majesco Sales (Xbox)}}
{{Video game release|EU|Zoo Digital Publishing (Win, Xbox, PS2)}}
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|designer =
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|series = Guilty Gear
|released = {{collapsible list|title=March 26, 2003|
Arcade
{{Video game release|JP|March 26, 2003}}
PlayStation 2
{{Video game release|JP|July 31, 2003}}{{Video game release|EU|November 26, 2004}}
Xbox
{{Video game release|JP|April 29, 2004}}{{Video game release|NA|September 14, 2004}}{{Video game release|EU|November 26, 2004}}
Microsoft Windows
{{Video game release|JP|August 12, 2005}}{{cite web | url=https://dengekionline.com/data/news/2005/8/9/113da8a00fca005ae1bb720ecd173775.html | title=購入しやすい価格で再登場！Pc版『Guiltygearxx#Reload価格改定版』発売 - 電撃オンライン }}{{Video game release|EU|April 7, 2006}}{{Video game release|WW|September 5, 2014 (Steam)}}
PlayStation Portable
{{Video game release|JP|September 29, 2005}}
Xbox Originals
June 16, 2008
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|genre = 2D weapon based fighting
|modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
|platforms = Arcade, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 (Xbox Originals)
|arcade system=Sega NAOMI GD-ROM
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{{nihongo|Guilty Gear X2 #Reload (released as Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival #Reload in Japan) |ギルティギア イグゼクス シャープリロード|Giruti Gia Iguzekusu Shāpu Rirōdo|pronounced "Sharp Reload"}} is the first updated version of Guilty Gear X2. Adjustments on balance high-level play were made and Robo-Ky was made playable from the beginning.{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/guilty-gear-xx-coming-to-pc/1100-6101684/ | title=Guilty Gear XX coming to PC | date=June 30, 2004 | author=Niizumi, Hirohiko | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}{{cite magazine | url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1140304_1407.html | script-title=ja:『ギルティギア イグゼクス シャープリロード』がついに登場! | date=June 14, 2003 | magazine=Famitsu | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | language=Japanese}} The number of challenges in Mission Mode was increased to 100, Survival Mode has 1000 levels in #Reload, and the player can damage the enemy normally or perform combos to gain next level quicker.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/11/guilty-gear-x2-reload | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload | author=Goldstein, Hilary | work=IGN | date=11 September 2004 | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}
#Reload first released on March 26, 2003 in the Japanese arcades, and on July 31, 2003, for PlayStation 2 (PS2).{{cite web | url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/756/756847/ | script-title=ja:『ギルティギア』15周年の歴史をアークシステムワークス25周年記念本でチェック。ディズィーが登場する本書用小説も必見 | publisher=Dengeki | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | language=Japanese}} Later, it was ported to Xbox, Windows, and PlayStation Portable (PSP), being released on April 29, 2004 by Microsoft, on July 23, 2004 by Media Kite, and September 29, 2005 by Sega, respectively. It was also released in the Xbox Live service "Xbox Originals" on June 16, 2008.{{cite web | url=http://gamasutra.com/view/news/109940/Guilty_Gear_Legend_of_Spyro_Coming_To_Xbox_Originals.php | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714181426/http://gamasutra.com/view/news/109940/Guilty_Gear_Legend_of_Spyro_Coming_To_Xbox_Originals.php | url-status=dead | archive-date=July 14, 2014 | title=Guilty Gear, Legend of Spyro Coming To Xbox Originals | date=June 11, 2008 | author=Boyer, Brandon | work=Gamasutra | publisher=UBM plc | accessdate=July 12, 2014}}{{cite magazine | url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1215832_1124.html | title=『ギルティギア イグゼクス シャープリロード』がXbox クラシックスで復活 | date=June 12, 2008 | magazine=Famitsu | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | language=Japanese}} Majesco Sales acquired its rights in later April 2004, and published the Xbox's version in North America on September 14, 2004.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/04/29/guilty-gear-x2-comes-to-us-xboxes | title=Guilty Gear X2 Comes to US Xboxes | date=April 29, 2004 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/14/guilty-gears-a-go | title=Guilty Gear's a Go | date=September 14, 2004 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} The rights to its European release were acquired by Zoo Digital Publishing (now Zushi Games),{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/01/guilty-gear-x2-reload-for-europe | title=Guilty Gear X2 Reload For Europe | author=Dunham, Jeremy | date=September 1, 2004 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} which released it for PS2 and Xbox on November 26, 2004 and for Windows on April 7, 2006.{{cite web | url=http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Guilty+Gear+X2&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults | title=Search results for Guilty Gear X2 #Reload | publisher=Pan European Game Information | accessdate=February 13, 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081925/http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Guilty+Gear+X2&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults | archivedate=February 21, 2014 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }} On September 5, 2014, it was released on the Steam digital distribution platform for Windows PCs.{{cite web | url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/224931/Guilty_Gear_X2_Reload_hits_Steam_for_the_first_time.php | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907214006/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/224931/Guilty_Gear_X2_Reload_hits_Steam_for_the_first_time.php | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 7, 2014 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload hits Steam for the first time! | date=September 5, 2014 | work=Gamasutra | publisher=UBM plc | accessdate=September 7, 2014}} The South Korean release was the most singular, because it included a new soundtrack composed by Korean musician Shin Hae Chul, and featured all synth. However, the rock and metal theme of the series' music remains in this soundtrack, as well.{{cite web | url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/guiltygear/guiltygear3.htm |author1=Kalata, Kurt |author2=Natabuu | publisher=Hardcore Gaming 101 | accessdate=August 30, 2017| title=Guilty Gear | page=3}} It also added Korean voices, marking the 2nd game in the franchise to have a Korean dub, alongside Guilty Gear X Plus.
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=Reception=
{{Video game reviews
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Guilty Gear X2 #Reload{{'}}s PS2 version sold 91,130 copies,{{cite web | url=http://geimin.net/da/db/2003_ne_fa/index.php | title=2003年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP300（ファミ通版） | publisher=Geimin | accessdate=February 3, 2014 | language=Japanese | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009011126/http://geimin.net/da/db/2003_ne_fa/index.php | archivedate=October 9, 2014 }} and the PSP version sold 31,910 copies.{{cite web | url=http://geimin.net/da/db/2005_ne_fa/index.php | title=2005年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP300（ファミ通版） | publisher=Geimin | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | language=Japanese}} Reviews for its Xbox version were generally positive, with aggregate scores of 85.02% from GameRankings, and 86/100 from Metacritic. Guilty Gear X2 #Reload was praised for its graphics; GamePro stated "The 2D-animation cel-like graphics are simply gorgeous and animate smoothly",{{cite magazine | url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/38113.shtml | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307103356/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/38113.shtml | archivedate=March 7, 2005 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload | date=September 15, 2004 | magazine=GamePro | publisher=IDG | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} while PALGN commented that its "[e]xcellent character design combined with some visually appealing backgrounds make GGX2:Reload one of the best looking 2D games ever."{{cite web | url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1857&sid=e3482ffe308ba6c5fc4181ab733d54d3 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080307211144/http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1857&sid=e3482ffe308ba6c5fc4181ab733d54d3 | archivedate=March 7, 2008 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload Review | author=Sell, Chris | date=December 30, 2004 | website=PALGN | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} IGN said it "offers a solid framerate (even online), lush visuals, and an incredible amount of gameplay depth." G4 stated that "this is both a great fighting game and a great addition to the Xbox library."{{cite web | url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/50045/Guilty_Gear_X2_Reload_Review.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060104182423/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/50045/Guilty_Gear_X2_Reload_Review.html | archivedate=January 4, 2006 | title=Guilty Gear X2 Reload Review | author=D'Aprile, Jason | date=October 20, 2004 | publisher=G4 | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} In addition to the several features, including the option to play multiplayer matches in Xbox Live, reviewers noted its price in North America as a reason to buy the game, giving high scores to it.{{cite web | url=http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23952.htm | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207025722/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23952.htm | archivedate=February 7, 2005 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload | author=Raymond, Justin | date=September 27, 2004 | publisher=GameZone | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/guiltygearreload/review.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040918025258/http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/guiltygearreload/review.html | archivedate=September 18, 2004 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reload Review | author=Kasavin, Greg | date=September 14, 2004 | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}{{cite magazine | url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/0288407E-C291-461A-A329-B51D1F0EB3F2.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517044416/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/0288407E-C291-461A-A329-B51D1F0EB3F2.htm | archive-date=May 17, 2008 | title=Guilty Gear X2 #Reloaad | author=Juba, Joe | magazine=Game Informer | url-status=dead | access-date=July 14, 2014}} ScrewAttack ranked it the tenth best fighting game of all time in 2007.{{cite web | url=http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/08a9zk/screwattack-s-top-ten-top-ten-fighting-games | title=ScrewAttack's Top Ten | date=November 27, 2007 | series=ScrewAttack's Top 10 | publisher=GameTrailers | accessdate=February 5, 2014}}
It received runner-up placements in GameSpot's 2004 "Best Fighting Game" and "Best Budget Game" award categories across all platforms.{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307021607/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | title=Best and Worst of 2004 | author=The GameSpot Editors | date=January 5, 2005 | work=GameSpot | archivedate=March 7, 2005 | url-status=dead }}
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''Guilty Gear XX Slash''
{{Infobox video game
|title = Guilty Gear XX Slash
|italic title = no
|image =
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|collapsible=yes
|state=collapsed
|developer = Arc System Works
|publisher = {{Video game release|JP|Sega (Arcade, PS2)}}
|designer =
|engine =
|series = Guilty Gear
|released = {{Video game release|JP|September 28, 2005 (Arcade)}}
{{Video game release|JP|April 13, 2006 (PS2)}}
{{Video game release|JP|March 15, 2007 (Sega the Best)}}
|genre = 2D weapon based fighting
|modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
|platforms = Arcade, PlayStation 2
|arcade system=Sega NAOMI GD-ROM
}}
{{nihongo|Guilty Gear XX Slash|ギルティギア イグゼクス スラッシュ|Giruti Gia Iguzekusu Surasshu}} is the second updated version of Guilty Gear X2. Once again, the game's balance was reworked by changing properties of certain moves and including new moves for some of the characters;{{cite web|url=http://sega.jp/arcade/ggxxs/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051128032909/http://sega.jp/arcade/ggxxs/|archivedate=November 28, 2005|title=Guilty Gear XX Slash|publisher=Sega|accessdate=August 3, 2013 | language=Japanese | url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/guilty-gear-xx-slash-coming-to-ps2/1100-6141372/ | title=Guilty Gear XX Slash coming to PS2 | date=December 16, 2005 | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} GameSpot noted "the game seems to be balanced better than its predecessors."{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/guilty-gear-xx-slash-import-hands-on/1100-6147841/ | title=Guilty Gear XX Slash Import Hands-On | author=Gouskos, Carrie | date=April 18, 2006 | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} Two new characters were introduced to the game, these being A.B.A, who debuted in Guilty Gear Isuka, and Order-Sol, who is Sol Badguy with an entirely different costume, and moveset. It was first released on September 28, 2005 for the arcades in Japan. In December 2005, it was reported that it would be ported for PS2, which occurred on April 13, 2006. This version was the best-selling title for PS2 in its debut week, being fifth overall;{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/japan-game-charts-april-10-16/1100-6148277/ | title=Japan game charts: April 10–16 | date=April 24, 2006 | author=Thorsen, Tor | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} it sold 87,414 copies in Japan as of December 31, 2006.{{cite web | url=http://geimin.net/da/db/2006_ne_fa/index.php | title=2006年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP300（ファミ通版） | publisher=Geimin | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | language=Japanese}} It was later re-released under "Sega the Best" collection on March 17, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slpm66720.html|title=Sega the Best Guilty Gear XX Slash(ギルティギア イグゼクス スラッシュ)|publisher=Sony|accessdate=February 4, 2014|language=Japanese}}
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''Guilty Gear XX Accent Core''
{{Infobox video game
|title = Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
|italic title = no
|image =
|caption =
|collapsible=yes
|state=collapsed
|developer = Arc System Works
|publisher = {{Video game release|JP|Arc System Works (Arcade, PS2, Wii)}}
{{Video game release|NA|Aksys Games (PS2, Wii)}}
{{Video game release|EU|505 Games (Wii)}}
|designer =
|engine =
|series = Guilty Gear
|released = {{collapsible list|title=December 20, 2006|
Arcade
{{Video game release|JP|December 20, 2006}}
PlayStation 2
{{Video game release|JP|May 31, 2007}}{{Video game release|NA|September 11, 2007}}
Wii
{{Video game release|JP|July 26, 2007}}{{Video game release|NA|October 16, 2007}}{{Video game release|EU|February 29, 2008}}{{Video game release|AUS|March 6, 2008}}
}}
|genre = 2D weapon based fighting
|modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
|platforms = Arcade, PlayStation 2, Wii
|arcade system=Sega NAOMI GD-ROM
}}
{{nihongo|Guilty Gear XX Accent Core|ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア|Giruti Gia Iguzekusu Akusento Koa}} is the third version of Guilty Gear X2. In addition to balance changes, Accent Core features a new type of special move, the "Force Break," which uses 25% of the tension gauge. It also introduces moves that make opponents stick briefly to walls or slide across the floor of a stage. New additions also include "Slashback," a form of parrying with reduced block stun, and throw breaks. Both versions of the game feature three gameplay modes per character, based on the Guilty Gear, Guilty Gear X, and Accent Core fighting systems.{{cite web|url= http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2007/02/27/104,1172571857,67761,0,0.html| script-title=ja:登場キャラクターは23人×3!? 『ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア』|work = Famitsu| language = Japanese| date=March 3, 2007|accessdate =November 2, 2008}} Accent Core also underwent a major aesthetic change for the series. In addition to a new opening movie,{{citation needed|date=February 2014}} and a redesigned menu,{{cite web | url=http://www.guiltygearx.com/am | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080701094103/http://www.guiltygearx.com/am | archivedate=July 1, 2008 | script-title=ja:対戦格闘ゲームの「要・本質」、対戦バランスを徹底的に追求 | publisher=Guiltygearx.com | accessdate=February 5, 2014 | language=Japanese}} all voices, including that of the announcer, have been re-recorded (or replaced with previously unused samples), sometimes by different actors. The playable character artwork was also redone, and new background songs were added. On the other hand, the Story Mode, as well as Justice and Kliff were removed.
It was first released to Japanese arcades on December 20, 2006. A home console version on PS2 was released on May 31, 2007. A Wii version of this game was released on July 26, 2007, complete with support for the Classic Controller and Nintendo GameCube controller, along with a setup using both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.{{cite web | url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/03/guilty_gear_xx_accent_core_wii | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (Wii) Review | author=McFerran, Damien | date=March 25, 2008 | work=Nintendo Life | publisher=Nilfe | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} Some bugs were reported in the Japanese PS2 version of the game, and Aksys Games announced they would fix them for the American release.{{cite web | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2007/06/22/aksys-officially-announces-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/ | title=Aksys officially announces Guilty Gear XX Accent Core | date=June 22, 2007 | publisher=Siliconera | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} Aksys would later release the PS2 and versions on their respective dates (September 11, 2007 and October 16, 2007).{{cite web | url=http://www.aksysgames.com/press_releases/gg_101607.html | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for the Wii Ships to Retailers Nationwide | publisher=Aksys Games | date=October 16, 2007 | accessdate=February 4, 2014 | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185910/http://www.aksysgames.com/press_releases/gg_101607.html | url-status=dead }} The publishing rights for the Wii was acquired by 505 Games in October 2007,{{cite web | url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/guilty-gear-for-wii-in-february | title=Guilty Gear for Wii in February | date=October 18, 2007 | author=Purchese, Robert | work=Eurogamer | publisher=Gamer Network | accessdate=February 4, 2014}} and released it in Europe on February 29, 2008.{{cite web | url=http://www.505games.co.uk/games.aspx?ID=26 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222002144/http://www.505games.co.uk/games.aspx?ID=26 | archivedate=February 22, 2008 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core | publisher=505 Games | accessdate=February 5, 2014}} 505 Games also published it on Australia for Wii on March 6, 2008.{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-shippin-out-march-5-march-7-bully-scholarship-edition/1100-6187198/ | title=AU Shippin' Out March 5-March 7: Bully: Scholarship Edition | date=March 4, 2008 | author=Kozanecki, James | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 5, 2014}}
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=Reception=
{{Video game reviews
| GR = PS2: 78.75%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/938564-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for PlayStation 2|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
Wii: 74.88%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/938149-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for Wii|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
| MC = PS2: 77/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for PS2 Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
Wii: 75/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for Wii Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
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Its PS2 version sold 50,983 copies in Japan as of December 30, 2007.{{cite web | url=http://geimin.net/da/db/2007_ne_fa/index.php | title=2007年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP300（ファミ通版） | publisher=Geimin | accessdate=February 5, 2014 | language=Japanese}} Reviews for it were generally positive; aggregate-review websites GameRankings and Metacritic rated the PS2 version 78.75% and 77/100, and the Wii version 74.88% and 75/100. It was elected the tenth best PS2 game by IGN's Ryan Clements, who also did a review which put it among the IGN's "top ten highest rated PS2 games" of 2007.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/01/11/ign-playstation-editors-favorites-of-2007-2?page=4 | title=IGN PlayStation Editors' Favorites of 2007 | date=January 11, 2008 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 5, 2014}}{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/20/ps2-2007-year-in-review?page=2 | title=PS2 2007 Year in Review | date=December 20, 2007 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 5, 2014}} Although he called it "a great game", Clements noted it as "a remastered version of the original", and thus not "the next big Guilty Gear game" the fans were waiting for.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/14/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-review?page=1 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Review | author=Clements, Ryan | date=September 14, 2007 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 5, 2014}} GameDaily said it "may not have changed the recipe, but the meal is just as appetizing";{{cite web | url=http://www.gamedaily.com/games/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/playstation-2/game-reviews/review/6480/1765/ | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011195755/http://www.gamedaily.com/games/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core/playstation-2/game-reviews/review/6480/1765/ | archivedate=October 11, 2007 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Review (PS2) | author=Workman, Robert | date=September 20, 2007 | work=GameDaily | publisher=AOL | accessdate=February 5, 2014}} GameSpot wrote that the new features made the gameplay "a bit more interesting",{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/guiltygearxxaccentcore/review.html | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core | author=Park, Andrew | date=September 25, 2007 | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 5, 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011153158/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/guiltygearxxaccentcore/review.html | archivedate=October 11, 2007}} while Game Informer labeled it as a "fresh wave" and "solid" changes.{{cite magazine | url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/02DA8326-FE7D-453B-8457-2B98D00A3FCD.htm? | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302171723/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/02DA8326-FE7D-453B-8457-2B98D00A3FCD.htm | archive-date=March 2, 2009 | title=Guilty as Charged | author=Juba, Joe | magazine=Game Informer | access-date=February 5, 2014 | url-status=dead }} In IGN "Best of 2007", it was elected the best fighting game on PS2, and was a runner-up in the category of best fighting game in all consoles.{{cite web | url=http://uk.bestof.ign.com/2007/ps2/2.html | title=IGN Best of 2007 - PS2 Awards - Best Fighting Game | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 7, 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105111908/http://uk.bestof.ign.com/2007/ps2/2.html | archivedate=January 5, 2008}}{{cite web | url=http://au.bestof.ign.com/2007/overall/3.html | title=IGN Best of 2007 - Overall Awards - Best Fighting Game | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 7, 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118204350/http://au.bestof.ign.com/2007/overall/3.html | archivedate=January 18, 2008}} On the other hand, the Wii version was heavily criticized due to its controls.{{cite web | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2007/10/17/taking-a-stab-at-motion-controls-in-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-for-wii/ | title=Taking a stab at motion controls in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core for Wii | date=October 17, 2007 | publisher=Siliconera | accessdate=February 5, 2014}} Nintendo Life qualified it as a "terrible motion-sensitive control", and IGN gave it a 5.9 score in contrast to an 8.5 score given in the PS2 version.{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-review-2?page=2 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Review | author=Clements, Ryan | date=October 19, 2007 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 5, 2014}}
''Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus''
{{Infobox video game
|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
|italic title = no
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|collapsible=yes
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|developer = Arc System Works
|publisher = {{Video game release|JP|Arc System Works (PS2)}}
{{Video game release|NA|Aksys Games (PS2, PSP, Wii)}}
{{Video game release|EU|Zen United (PS2, PSP, Wii)}}
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|series = Guilty Gear
|released = {{collapsible list|title=March 27, 2008|
PlayStation 2{{Video game release|JP|March 27, 2008|NA|April 6, 2009|EU|3 December 2010}}
PlayStation Portable{{Video game release|JP|July 24, 2008|NA|April 6, 2009|EU|May 20, 2011}}
Wii{{Video game release|NA|May 12, 2009|EU|May 20, 2011}}
Xbox 360 (digital release){{Video game release|WW|October 24, 2012}}
PlayStation 3 (digital release){{Video game release|JP|November 1, 2012|NA|December 4, 2012}}
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|genre = 2D Weapon Based Fighting
|modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
|platforms = PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
}}
{{nihongo|Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus|ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス|Giruti Gia Iguzekusu Akusento Koa Purasu}} is the fourth version of Guilty Gear X2, and an enhanced version of Accent Core. No changes to the battle system have been made, but new features were added. Features include Kliff and Justice's return, with appropriate changes and additions, the return of Mission Mode, a new Survival Mode with level-up features, a new Gallery Mode with new illustrations, and bug fixes, rebalances, and tune ups from the previous version. It also features a new Story Mode.{{cite magazine|url= http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1212734_1407.html|script-title=ja:パワーアップして帰ってきた! 『ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス』|magazine = Famitsu| language = Japanese|date=January 11, 2008|accessdate =November 2, 2008}} However all the in-game blood was removed and instead was replaced with more action/impact effects. The story is a continuation of the storyline from Guilty Gear X2. All characters have a storyline, and the stories cover the major events involving the mystery of Gears, "That Man" and conflict with the Post-War Administration Bureau.
It was first released on March 27, 2008 for the PS2, along with an "Append Edition" released on the same day.{{cite web | url=http://www.guiltygearx.com/old/ggxxac/puls02.html | script-title=ja:ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス | publisher=Guiltygearx.com | accessdate=February 13, 2014 | language=Japanese}} A version for the PSP with 3-on-3 tag matches was released on July 24, 2008 in Japan.{{cite magazine | url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1214733_1407.html | script-title=ja:『ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス』新たなバトル形式を搭載 | date=May 1, 2008 | magazine=Famitsu | accessdate=February 6, 2014 | language=Japanese}} A downloadable version through the PlayStation Store was also released on PSP on September 24, 2009.{{cite web | url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0036npjh50071_000000000000000000.html | title=Guilty Gear XX ΛCore Plus | publisher=Jp.playstation.com | accessdate=February 18, 2014 | language=Japanese}} Aksys released it for the American market on April 6, 2009 for the PS2 and PSP,{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/04/09/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-released | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Released | date=April 9, 2009 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=February 6, 2014}} and on May 12 for the Wii.{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-may-10-16-battlestations-pacific-sacred-2-360-ps3/1100-6209417/ | title=Shippin' Out May 10–16: Battlestations: Pacific, Sacred 2 360/PS3 | date=May 10, 2009 | author=Thorsen, Tor | work=GameSpot | publisher=CBS Interactive | accessdate=February 6, 2014}} It was released for PS2 in Europe on November 26, 2010 by Zen United, which also released the Wii and PSP versions on May 20, 2011.{{cite web | url=http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Guilty+Gear+XX+Accent+Core&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081801/http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Guilty+Gear+XX+Accent+Core&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults | archivedate=February 21, 2014 | title=Search results for Guilty Gear XX Accent Core | publisher=Pan European Game Information | accessdate=February 13, 2014 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }} Arc System Works released an Xbox 360 (via Xbox Live Arcade) version worldwide{{cite web | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/11/27/north-america-gets-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-for-ps3-on-december-4/ | title=North America Gets Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus For PS3 On December 4 | date=November 27, 2012 | publisher=Siliconera | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} on October 24, 2012,{{cite magazine | url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201211/01023681.html | title=『ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス』のPS3版がいよいよ配信開始 | date=November 1, 2012 | magazine=Famitsu | accessdate=February 6, 2014 | language=Japanese}} and the PlayStation 3 (via PlayStation Network) version on November 1, 2012 in Japan. The PSN version was released in North America on December 4, 2012.{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-11-27/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-on-ps3-in-n-america-on-december-4 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus on PS3 in N. America on December 4 | date=November 27, 2012 | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=February 6, 2012}}{{cite web | url=http://us.playstation.com/games/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-ps3.html | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus | publisher=PlayStation.com | accessdate=February 6, 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221070807/http://us.playstation.com/games/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-ps3.html | archivedate=February 21, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Reception=
{{Video game reviews
| GR = PS2: 82.67%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/944396-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for PlayStation 2|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
PSP: 78%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/945977-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for PSP|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=July 14, 2014}}
X360: 72.89%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/662021-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for Xbox 360|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
PS3: 74.57%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/662010-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for PlayStation 3|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
Wii: 78%{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/957567-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/index.html|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for Wii|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=GameRankings|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
| MC = X360: 74/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for Xbox 360 Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
PS3: 75/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for PlayStation 3 Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
Wii: 76/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for Wii Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|accessdate=August 3, 2013}}
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Its PS2 version sold 28,867 copies in Japan as of December 28, 2008,{{cite web | url=http://geimin.net/da/db/2008_ne_fa/index.php | title=2008年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP300（ファミ通版） | publisher=Geimin | accessdate=February 6, 2014 | language=Japanese}} and has an aggregate score of 82.67% from GameRankings, which assigns a score of 78% on the PSP version. The Xbox 360 version has generally received mixed reviews, while the PlayStation 3 and Wii versions has generally received positive ones, with aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic assigning the Xbox 360 version 72.89% and 74/100, the PlayStation 3 version 74.57% and 75/100, and the Wii version 78% and 76/100.
Clements affirmed, "Somewhat less glamorous than previous Guilty Gears, Accent Core Plus still has a polished feel and an interesting universe."{{cite web | url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/974/974097p1.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419212329/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/974/974097p1.html | archivedate=April 19, 2009 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (PS2) Review | date=April 17, 2009 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} He said the graphics and the music may be "a little old," but "it's still highly entertaining;" the visual on PSP, however, were criticized for being "a bit fuzzy" compared to the PS2.{{cite web | url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/974/974126p1.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419220500/http://psp.ign.com/articles/974/974126p1.html | archivedate=April 19, 2009 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (PSP) Review | date=April 17, 2009 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} He also felt "the standard nunchuck setup just doesn't work", saying the Wii version can only be enjoyed with a Classic Controller.{{cite web | url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/986/986095p1.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525154839/http://wii.ign.com/articles/986/986095p1.html | archivedate=May 25, 2009 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (Wii) Review | date=May 22, 2009 | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | url-status=dead | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} Although called it "an enjoyable experience" for two players, Richard Li from 1UP.com criticized the lack of "online matchmaking", as well as the "mostly nonsensical, ridiculous, and/or unexciting" story mode and the some times "overly frustrating" mission mode for its difficulty.{{cite web | url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/guitly-gear-xx-accent-core | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Review (PS2) | author=Li, Richard | work=1UP.com | publisher=Ziff Davis Media | date=April 7, 2009 | accessdate=July 14, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319100200/http://www.1up.com/reviews/guitly-gear-xx-accent-core | archive-date=March 19, 2013 | url-status=dead }}
While deemed it "a good value", Official Xbox Magazine{{'}}s Heidi Kemps said it is difficult for newcomers and that the "super-basic matchmaking and sometimes-laggy online play are also disappointing."{{cite magazine | url=http://www.oxmonline.com/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-review | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117012644/http://www.oxmonline.com/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-review | archivedate=November 17, 2012 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus review | date=December 11, 2012 | magazine=Official Xbox Magazine | publisher=Future plc | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} Similarly, Chris Sculion of Official Nintendo Magazine said "it's not very user-friendly" but "you'll find there's a fantastic fighting game hidden inside."{{cite web | url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/25978/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-wii-review/ | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Review | date=May 6, 2011 | author=Scullion, Chris | work=Official Nintendo Magazine | publisher=Future plc | accessdate=July 14, 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727195548/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/25978/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-wii-review/ | archivedate=July 27, 2011}} Vincent Ingenito of IGN said it is "arguably the best game to ever bear the name",{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/12/08/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-review-4|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Review|author=Ingenito, Vincent|date=December 7, 2012|work=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis Media|accessdate=September 6, 2013}} and Matthew Codd of NZGamer stressed, "Poor online play doesn't stop you from getting a few mates around for an old fashioned side-by-side slugfest."{{cite web | url=http://nzgamer.com/reviews/1830/guilty-gear-accent-core-plus.html | title=Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus | author=Codd, Matthew | date=January 28, 2013 | publisher=NZGamer | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} Both NGamer and Nintendo Power commend the possibility of playing it several times, with the former labeling it "An absorbing, tactically rich fighter with endless replay value."{{cite web | url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/301512/reviews/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-review/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619010101/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/301512/reviews/guilty%2Dgear%2Dxx%2Daccent%2Dcore%2Dplus%2Dreview/| archivedate=June 19, 2011 | author=NGamer staff | date=June 15, 2011 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Review | work=Computer and Video Games | publisher=Future plc | url-status=dead | accessdate=July 14, 2014}}{{cite magazine | magazine=Nintendo Power | publisher=Future US | volume=241 | quote=The addition of the Story mode is welcome since it gives the single-player game some longevity | date=May 2009 | page=91}}
''Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R''
{{Infobox video game
|title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
|italic title = no
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|collapsible = yes
|state=collapsed
|developer = Arc System Works
|publisher = Arc System Works
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|platforms = Arcade, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
|released = {{collapsible list|title=September 20, 2012|
Arcade{{Video game release|JP|September 20, 2012}}{{Video game release|JP|January 18, 2013 (version 1.10)}}
PlayStation Vita{{Video game release|JP|March 19, 2013|NA|April 23, 2013|EU|February 14, 2013}}
PlayStation 3 (digital release){{Video game release|JP|August 7, 2013|NA|March 3, 2014}}
Xbox 360 (digital release){{Video game release|WW|October 11, 2013}}
Microsoft Windows (digital release){{Video game release|WW|May 26, 2015}}
Nintendo Switch {{Video game release|WW|May 16, 2019}} (digital release in NA)
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|arcade system =RingEdge 2
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{{nihongo|Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R|ギルティギア イグゼクス アクセントコア プラス アール|Giruti Gia Iguzekusu Akusento Koa Purasu Āru}} is the fifth and latest updated version of Guilty Gear X2. The game's balance was reworked again and in-game bosses Kliff and Justice are also balanced for regular play. It was first released on September 20, 2012 to the Sega's arcade system board RingEdge 2.{{cite magazine | url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201209/20021383.html | title=『ギルティギア イグゼクスアクセントコアプラス アール』稼動開始 TGS2012では試遊した人に限定トレカを配布決定 | magazine=Famitsu | date=September 20, 2012 | language=Japanese | accessdate=February 6, 2012}} A new version of the game with changes known as Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R version 1.10 was released on January 18, 2013.{{cite web | url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130118_582198.html | title=AC「GUILTY GEAR XX ΛCORE PLUS R」のバージョンアップを実施 | date=January 18, 2013 | publisher=Impress Corporation | work=Game Watch | language=Japanese | accessdate=February 6, 2014}} Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus R was released on the PlayStation Vita in Japan on March 19, 2013 as an exclusively downloadable game.{{cite news | url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/series/dl/20130327_593497.html | script-title=ja:週刊 ダウンロードソフトウェアカタログ | date=March 27, 2013| publisher=Impress Corporation | work=Game Watch | language=Japanese | accessdate=February 6, 2014| author1=株式会社インプレス }} It was released in Europe on February 14, 2013 and in North America on April 23, 2013.{{cite web | url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252102/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-keeping-original-resolution-on-vita | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R keeping original resolution on Vita to preserve experience | author=Corriea, Alexa Ray | date=April 22, 2013 | work=Polygon | publisher=Vox Media | accessdate=February 6, 2014}} A patch to update the PS3 version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus to Plus R was released on the Japanese PlayStation Store on August 7, 2013 and globally for Xbox Live on October 11, 2013.{{cite web | url=http://contentssync-arcsystemworks.ambel.info/index.cgi?eid=1019 | title=Guilty Gear XX Λcore Plus パッチ配信（本日配信開始）につきまして | date=August 7, 2013 | publisher=Arc System Works | accessdate=February 13, 2014 | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221200755/http://contentssync-arcsystemworks.ambel.info/index.cgi?eid=1019 | archive-date=February 21, 2014 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}{{cite web | url=http://contentssync-arcsystemworks.ambel.info/index.cgi?eid=1063 | title=Guilty Gear XX Λcore Plus タイトルアップデート・パッチ・ダウンロード コンテンツの配信につきまして | date=October 11, 2013 | publisher=Arc System Works | accessdate=February 13, 2014 | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221200752/http://contentssync-arcsystemworks.ambel.info/index.cgi?eid=1063 | archive-date=February 21, 2014 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }} This patch was made available for North American PSN users on March 3, 2014.{{cite web | url=http://arcsystemworks.us/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-patch-notes | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Patch Notes | date=March 3, 2014 | publisher=Arc System Works | accessdate=July 14, 2014}} A PC port was released on May 26, 2015 via Steam,{{cite web | url=http://gematsu.com/2015/05/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-pc-may-26 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to PC on May 26 | date=May 21, 2015 | publisher=Gematsu | accessdate=May 21, 2015}} and was updated December 22, 2020 to add rollback netcode via GGPO.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-22|title=GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R - GGPO Update officially implemented!! - Steam News|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/348550/view/4013235323224191551|access-date=2022-02-13|website=store.steampowered.com|language=en}} A Nintendo Switch port was digitally released worldwide on May 16, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch|title=Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus R for Switch Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=January 21, 2021}}
{{Clear}}
=Reception=
{{Video game reviews
| MC = Vita: 69/100{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R for PlayStation Vita Reviews | publisher=CBS Interactive | work=Metacritic | accessdate=July 14, 2014}}
PC: 75/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus R for PC Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=January 21, 2021}}
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R for PS Vita has received "mixed or average reviews", according to Metacritic, which assigns an average score of 69/100, while GameRankings assigns 67% of approval. It was largely criticized for its lack of an online mode; Ingenito stated, "Both mechanically and visually, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R is an excellent fighter" but that it "feel[s] incomplete".{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/01/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-review | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Review | date=May 1, 2013 | author=Ingenito, Vincent | work=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis Media |accessdate=July 15, 2014}} Destructoid's Chris Carter wrote, "I'm pretty torn on the review given the omission of such a major function, but ultimately Guilty Gear is a great game, and that core was preserved here."{{cite web | url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-242550.phtml | title=Review: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R | author=Carter, Chris | date=April 25, 2013 | work=Destructoid | publisher=ModernMethod | accessdate=July 15, 2014}} Pocket Gamer{{'}}s Peter Willington deemed it as neither good for newcomers due to its difficulty, nor for people used to the series, as "it's doubtful the tweaks to character moves or minimal additional content will be worth the price of admission if you own a copy on another platform."{{cite web | url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/PS+Vita/Guilty+Gear+XX+Accent+Core+Plus+R/review.asp?c=50554 | title=Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R | author=Willington, Peter | date=May 3, 2013 | work=Pocket Gamer | publisher=Steel Media | accessdate=July 24, 2013}} Bradly Hale of Hardcore Gamer also did not considered it worth buying for people who own the previous Core Plus due to its lack of online play, though he commented, "Its mechanics, its mode, its style and presentation are all top notch."{{cite web | url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/04/28/review-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r/ | title=Review: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R | author=Hale, Bradly | date=April 28, 2013 | work=Hardcore Gamer | accessdate=July 15, 2014}} However, the balance among the roster of characters was praised by Ingenito and Carter.
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724225003/http://www.guiltygearx.com/cs/GGXXRPS2/index.htm Guilty Gear X2 #Reload official site] (PS2) (archived from the [http://www.guiltygearx.com/cs/GGXXRPS2/index.htm original]) {{in lang|ja}}
- [http://www.guiltygearx2reload.com Guilty Gear X2 #Reload official site (Xbox)]
- Guilty Gear X2 #Reload at Zoo Digital (Europe) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080523143150/http://www.zoodigitalpublishing.com/product-item.php?id=242 PC], [https://web.archive.org/web/20071225003918/http://www.zoodigitalpublishing.com/product-item.php?id=25 PS2], [https://web.archive.org/web/20071225010813/http://www.zoodigitalpublishing.com/product-item.php?id=33 Xbox]) (archived)
- [http://sega.jp/arcade/ggxxs/ Guilty Gear XX Slash official page]
- [http://sega.jp/arcade/ggxxac/ Guilty Gear XX Accent Core official page]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20141122182647/http://www.aksysgames.com/ggxxac/ Official Guilty Gear XX Accent Core website]
- Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus at Aksys Games ([https://web.archive.org/web/20141113140019/http://www.aksysgames.com/games/ggxxacp-psp/ PSP], [https://web.archive.org/web/20141113140013/http://www.aksysgames.com/games/ggxxacp-ps2/ PS2], [https://web.archive.org/web/20141113140023/http://www.aksysgames.com/games/ggxxacp-wii/ Wii])
- [http://www.guiltygearx.com/ggxxacpr/ Official Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R website] {{in lang|ja}}
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