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Guilty Gear 2: Overture

Platform(s): Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Publisher: Aksys
Developer: Arc System Works
Release Date: Oct. 7, 2008 (US), Sept. 4, 2009 (EU)

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'Guilty Gear 2: Overture' (X360) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on July 3, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT

Guilty Gear 2: Overture is the newest installment in the Guilty Gear franchise, deviating from the series beat'm up norm by not calling it GG X, as well as by adding some RTS where you need resources to gather your army and destroy the enemy's base.

Guilty Gear 2: Overture developer Arc System Works has blended action and real time strategy for their latest instalment, and for the first time have introduced 3D graphics to its most popular and enduring series. As well as taking control of their chosen character, players will command legions of loyal followers to crush all in their path. Battles are won and lost by destruction of opponents’ strongholds, known as ‘Masterghosts’ and by successfully defending one’s own from enemy attack. Effective and tactical use of support troops, or ‘servants’, to achieve these aims as well as sharp fighting technique are the keys to victory.

Offering a full single player campaign, four way multiplayer over Xbox LIVE! or two player local multiplayer, Guilty Gear 2: Overture will also feature 50 unique units designed by famed series artist Daisuke Ishiwatari. Many familiar characters return to the game, including Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske and the mysterious That Man, all of whom have their signature special attacks recreated for the first time in glorious 3D.

In the far future, humanity succeeded in developing an endless energy called the divine power. But although they were able to obtain wisdom, mankind could not cast aside their foolishness. Tension among the major powers led to the creation of biological weapons that were based on that power - Gears.

Justice, the only Gear able to command the legions of biological weapons, went berserk and declared war on all of humanity. That was the beginning of the worst war in history - The Crusades.

In response, mankind formed an order of elite knights, and with their participation, Justice was defeated. With her fall, all Gears ceased to function and entered a dormant state. The long-lasted Crusades came to an end, and it seemed like mankind restored peace.

However, true history has yet to reveal itself

Features:

  • Tactical Melee Action: Take part in battle alongside your servants and destroy your enemies!
  • Over Fifty Servants at Your Disposal: Engage in dynamic battles by balancing resources and deploying troops to turn the tide of battle!
  • Dual Language: Experience the thrilling continuation of the Guilty Gear saga with fully voiced dialogue!
  • Multiplayer Deathmatch: Team battle or Free-for-all, test your mettle on Xbox Live with up to four players!
  • Refined Mechanics: Enjoy new items, skills, tweaks, and additional modes not seen in the original import!

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