Update: May 07, 2004
Released last May in Japanese arcades, Sammy ports "Guilty Gear XX Sharp Reload" to the Xbox nearly a year after the Playstation 2 debut. A new fighting character based on Ky Kiske named Robo Ky joins the cast of characters and everyone else enjoys new attacks that have been added to their repertoire of moves. Robo Ky looks like a pimped out Gear version of Ky and blasts beams from his eyes (like X-Man Cyclops) and shoots four-finned missiles at opponents. Gamers may enjoy Story mode, Mission Mode, Medal of Millionaire Mode and a Gallery mode filled with artwork. A training mode gives players a chance to hone and refine their attack and defense before plunging into the thick of battle. Practice overdrive attacks as well as instant kill moves.Similar to the PS2 conversion of GGXX #Reload, the Xbox version is based on the version 2 build of the arcade game. Most coin-ops should also be updated from the somewhat glitchy version 1 build by now if you're into trying before buying. The Xbox version of Gear XX features Xbox Live connectivity for online bouts as well as voice chatting support for the Live headset. A new character is also exclusive (so far) to the Xbox version for 21 combatants and unlockable fighters. As a bonus for importers, all in-game text, menus, etc in the game are in English. In Story Mode, the voices and speech are in Japanese however. A nifty slipcase also holds the game intact. The full listing of game options/modes follows: ARCADE
M.O.M. *(Medal of Millionaire)
VS 2P
VS CPU
TRAINING
SURVIVAL
MISSION
STORY
GALLERY
OPTIONS
XBOX LIVE The thumbstick is turned off by default but we find that a good thing since the D-pad works well and we generally play the game on a Hori Fighting Stick EX. The control, animation, gameplay, etc is superb on Xbox and Sammy pulls off a beautiful port. View the back cover.
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