Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition

Arc System Works’ -Guilty Gear Strive- is an excellent Switch game and definitely the best bang-for-your-buck if you haven’t yet gone down the Guilty Gear rabbit hole. It is one of the most accessible fighting games on the market, making it a satisfying pick for casual and competitive Switch owners wanting to join the fray.

Guilty Gear Strive -Nintendo Switch Edition- is the pinnacle of the franchise, accessible for both veterans and new players. Its excellent optimization would make it an essential option on the console if not for the lack of parity with content from other versions and the absence of players in its online mode. If you're unfamiliar with this world and only have a Nintendo Switch or care deeply about portability, there's no way to say no. Let's Rock!

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief—GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on the Switch isn’t a Heaven or Hell gamble. This port delivers a rocking experience that will have fans shouting, “Let’s Rock!” as they finally take GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on the go. Arc System Works has done an impressive job of bringing the game to the handheld hybrid, nailing the essence of the original with sharp visuals, smooth 60 fps gameplay, and all the content from the base game along with Seasons 1-3. However, the port isn’t without its flaws. The visuals occasionally take a noticeable hit, and the absence of crossplay is a significant drawback, especially for competitive players. Fingers crossed that crossplay support arrives in a future update.

Strive is a bold step in a new direction for the Guilty Gear series. Its visual creativity and attention to detail without fault, Arc System Works has again gone above and beyond in its graphical evolution. True, there are some background clashes, but when all is said and done, it’s dazzling. With all DLC characters unlocked, there’s a lifetime of learning here, as well as tons of modes and bonuses to pore through. While Strive is perhaps only the first step for Guilty Gear’s new evolutionary arc, and its sequels will no doubt improve certain aspects and find a way to better appease fans new and old, it remains undeniably solid. The most impressive aspect, though, is the strength of the port here, crafted with a kind of magic to perform near enough 1:1 with its multi-platform counterparts. And the soundtrack? Whether it's your heaven or hell, it most certainly rocks.

After playing this port for Nintendo Switch, we can confirm that Arc System Works has done a good job optimizing the game for Nintendo users. Guilty Gear Strive for Nintendo Switch is the most affordable way to enjoy the game and get into the series because it features all the DLC content up to season 3, a total of 28 characters, and Another Story, an extra chapter in the story.

Guilty Gear Strive is a visually stunning fighting game with demanding, technical, and fast-paced gameplay, featuring a roster of 28 characters now arriving on Nintendo Switch. It retains everything that makes it great on more powerful consoles, though with lower graphical quality. Still, it offers a generous amount of content for fighting game fans on Nintendo’s hybrid console.