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 Page: 1 2 High Fidelity Groundbreaking and triumphant. Lesser words just don't do justice to the superior graphics and general aesthetics of Guilty Gear X2. X2 is easily the most beautiful 2D game yet crafted, and should prove to anyone with a working cerebrum that 2D is not inferior to 3D -- it's merely different. A large part of the splendor comes thanks to the high resolution of the graphics. The sprites and backgrounds have been drawn at 640x480, four times the resolution of all past 2D video games (save the original GGX). The results are so lovely that it makes one wonder why other developers, most notably Capcom, haven't adopted high-resolution artwork for their own games. And for those with high-end televisions, X2 even features a progressive scan mode -- remarkable, and hopefully a precedent for future fighters. The only fly in the ointment is some roughness in certain animations. Thankfully, the overall standard of animation is quite good; it's just a little inconsistent.  What is it they say about big hands? (insert Xbox joke here). The hard-rocking soundtrack is almost as impressive. Once in a while it seems to border on the generic, but that's partially due to my lack of appreciation for this particular genre of music. Numerous classic GG and GGX tunes return in remixed glory. While most are good, I would have liked the option to use the older versions of the songs as well. Sounds and voices, meanwhile, are clear, sharp, and extremely Japanese. The textual post-fight quotes are very nicely translated, but optional English subtitles for the spoken stuff would have been appreciated. This is an interesting bunch, and I wanna know what they're saying.  I-No rocks the mic. Arc System Really Works! Guilty Gear X2 is an amazing product, and it reminds me a lot of the golden age of 2D fighter ports on Saturn and Dreamcast. Guilty Gear X2 offers arcade perfection with all the trimmings, and is a far more accessible game than any of Capcom's recent offerings. About the worst thing I can say is that you'll want a joystick, since that darn Dual Shock will grind a groove into your thumb before you know it. But hey, that's a small price to pay for such a fun, beautiful game. •
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Essential Links Reviewer System Specifications PlayStation 2, Memory Card, Logitech® Cordless Controller. System Requirements PlayStation 2, Memory Card, Standard Controller. |
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