Guilty Gear
↗ 524%
🙂 6.8/10
(Playstation - JP, Fighting)
 (Rev 1).png)
.png)
 (Rev 1).png)
Complete
$118.53
Loose $22.64
Manage Collection
Developed_By:
Team Neo Blood
Published_By:
Arc System Works
Released On:
14 May 1998
In the 22nd century, scientists studying ancient magic discovered a way to create artificial beings by mixing human and animal DNA, known as "gears". These gears had no free will and were programmed to obey humans. However, one gear named Justice was capable of making his own decisions and organized a rebellion against their human creators. The Sacred Order's knights put him in prison, but Justice escaped and the Order created a tournament to capture him again. Two main contestants are Sol Badguy, a man with an unclear past, and Ky Kiske, one of the most skilled knights. The unusual conditions of the tournament include allowing bloodshed and granting any wish to the winner.
Guilty Gear is a 2D fighting game where you can play as one of 10 unique characters. Each fighter has their own storyline that will be revealed during the final showdown. In battles, you can charge up for special attacks and perform Deathblow moves that would instantly kill your opponent. You can choose to complete the Arcade mode, challenge friends to a Versus battle, or train in the Training mode.
EAN-13:
4510772971034 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4510772991032 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-01357 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-02273 (Japan)
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
M
Metacritic
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Prices as of 19 Sep 2026
Typical $20.44–$20.85 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
Related Games
🙂 6.8/10
Guilty Gear
$31.43 (Complete)
May 2000
🙂 6.8/10
Guilty Gear
$119.96 (Complete)
Oct 1998
_1.png)
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary
$40.24 (Complete)
May 2019
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
$60.00 (Complete)
May 2019
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
$35.89 (Complete)
May 2019
.png)
Guilty Gear 2 Overture
$24.99 (Complete)
Oct 2008
Guilty Gear 2 Overture
$24.15 (Complete)
Nov 2007
🙂 6.7/10
Guilty Gear Isuka
$13.78 (Complete)
Jul 2004
🙂 6.7/10
.png)
Guilty Gear Isuka
$55.00 (Complete)
Dec 2004
More JP Playstation Fighting
_1.png)
3D Kakutou Tsukuru
$12.95 (Complete)
Jul 1998
Advanced V.G
$92.71 (Complete)
Apr 1996
.png)
Advanced V.G. 2
$104.00 (Complete)
Sep 1998
.png)
Armed Fighter
$50.30 (Complete)
Aug 1998
_1.png)
Asuka 120 Burning Fest Excellent
$26.96 (Complete)
May 1997
_1.png)
Asuka 120 Burning Fest Final
$61.36 (Complete)
May 1999
_1.png)
Asuka 120 Burning Fest Special
$29.25 (Complete)
Mar 1996
_1.png)
Battle Arena Nitoshinden
$9.30 (Complete)
Sep 1996
🙂 6.8/10
Battle Arena Toshinden
$12.38 (Complete)
Jan 1995
🙂 6.8/10
Battle Arena Toshinden 2
$7.67 (Complete)
Dec 1995
More from Team Neo Blood
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fighting game set in a post-apocalyptic world where magic replaced science, leading to a war against bio-engineered weapons called Gears. Players choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations, to compete in a tournament with the grand prize of any wish, all while the sealed leader of the Gears threatens to return.
Story
The 22nd Century
Mankind achieved its dream of limitless energy, ushering in the Age of Magic. Science and industry, seen as sources of pollution and destruction, were outlawed, ending history as it was known.
However, this abolition did not bring peace. A war erupted, fueled by powerful magical weapons. Eventually, biological weapons were created by fusing human and animal DNA with magic, leading to the birth of the Gears.
The Gears
A powerful military state monopolized Gear production, conquering many lands. Gears were designed as thoughtless slaves, but one, Justice, became self-aware and declared war on humanity.
Humans, despite heavy casualties, united to form the Sacred Order of Holy Knights to combat the Gears. After one hundred years, this conflict, known as the Crusades, ended with Justice sealed in a dimensional prison.
Five Years Later
Justice's prison began to erode. World leaders organized an international fighting tournament to select members for a Second Sacred Order of Holy Knights. The prize was any single wish.
Few noticed the suspicious rules, such as welcoming criminals and permitting bloodshed, amidst the panic of Justice's imminent return.
KY KISKE
"The time to settle the score is near, Sol."
STORY
Ky Kiske became leader of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights at 16, after Kliff Undersn's retirement. He received the Thunderseal blade. Ky and his Knights ended the 100-year Crusades by sealing Justice.
Five years later, Ky joined the police. He learned of a tournament for a Second Sacred Order, with suspicious rules: permission to shed blood, a huge prize, and rumors of Justice's premature resurrection.
Sensing a conspiracy, Ky dons his old uniform and enters the tournament.
MAY
Don't worry, Johnny!
May's coming
to save you!
STORY
May's earliest memory is of a pirate captain, Johnny, rescuing her from a battlefield. Johnny named her May, after the month of endless rain.
Aboard the pirates' airship, May developed a deep love for Johnny, who was like a father, brother, and even boyfriend.
Johnny, who stole from the rich to help the poor, was eventually incarcerated. His crew began planning a breakout.
The day before the plan, May learned of the tournament. The prize was any wish. She realized they could wish for Johnny's release and decided to enter.
KLIFF UNDERSN
Kliff was a hero, leading the Sacred Order for decades during the Crusades. Now, he was seen as a historic relic. In his prime, he was revered and feared. As a retirement gift, he received Dragonslayer, a gigantic blade said to kill dragons with one strike.
Five years later, Kliff lives a quiet, bored retirement, studying various fighting techniques, especially those from the lost nation of Japan. He sees a placard for a Second Sacred Order tournament. Sensing a disturbance, he suspects Justice's resurrection and decides to return to battle.
POTEMKIN
What I do, I do
for my
comrades
STORY
Zepp, the "Armed Air Empire," was a military state on a gigantic airship, established near the end of the Crusades. Its military consisted of slave soldiers with anti-desertion bomb collars. Potemkin was one of them.
He was ordered to enter the tournament and win, then wish for territory for Zepp to expand. Potemkin refused to kill but agreed to win peacefully to avoid an invasion with casualties.
AXL LOW
Have I finally found
a way to get
back home?
STORY
Axl was born in 20th century London, growing up amidst gang violence. He abhorred it and sought to bring peace to his neighborhood.
With unusual martial arts prowess and his dual kusari-gama, he cleaned up his neighborhood without casualties. Just as peace seemed assured, he was caught in a "time slip" and hurled 200 years into the future.
Two years later, Axl still seeks a way home. Losing hope, he hears a rumor of a fighting tournament where the champion gets any wish.
ZATO ONE
By my shadow, I will
annihilate
THAT WOMAN!
STORY
Zato-ONE, an underling, invoked forbidden arts to rise in the Assassin ranks. He lost his eyesight but gained shadow control and enhanced senses. He became the Assassin leader within weeks.
Betrayed by Millia, the only woman he trusted, Zato was arrested. In his cell, a tall, thin figure offered him freedom and a chance to find Millia if he won an upcoming tournament.
Zato, with nothing to lose, agreed to enter.
CHIPP ZANUFF
"Master! I swear...
you shall
be avenged!"
STORY
Chipp was addicted to drugs and became a Mafia dealer. When the Mafia decided to "dispose" of him, a mysterious Ninja saved his life. Chipp, indebted, became a student at the Ninja's dojo, training in the ways of the Shinobi.
One day, Chipp found his master, Tsuyoshi, attacked by the Mafia and near death. Tsuyoshi urged Chipp to walk away and live his own life.
Chipp refused, vowing to avenge his master. He decided to enter the tournament, form his own organization, and take down the Mafia.
DR. BALDHEAD
My, my!! Lots of patients today! Get ready for your operations!
How to Play
Console Top View
•
RESET BUTTON
•
POWER INDICATOR
•
POWER BUTTON
•
CONTROLLER PORT
Console Front View
•
SONY PlayStation
•
OPEN BUTTON
•
DISC COVER
•
MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
•
MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
•
CONTROLLER PORT 1
•
CONTROLLER PORT 2
Setup
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the GUILTY GEAR game disc and close the disc cover. Insert controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. After loading, you will see the Opening Demo followed by the Title Screen/Game Start Menu.
Memory Card
The Memory Card can be used to save options such as button configurations and secret characters that have been unlocked. You will need 1 block of free space.
Controller Compatibility
GUILTY GEAR is compatible with the vibration function of the Dual Shock™ analog controller, but not the Analog Button. Make sure the Analog Mode Switch (LED) is OFF.
Normal Mode
One player against the CPU. Defeat every CPU opponent to view your selected character's ending. There is no limit to how many times you can Continue in this Mode.
Option Mode
This mode allows you to alter various aspects of the game. Use the Directional Buttons to move and highlight choices to confirm them.
•
KEY CONFIG - You can change button functions by highlighting what you'd like to change and pressing a new button.
•
BGM SELECT - Turn the BGM Player on by pressing, then select desired track.
•
SAVE/LOAD - Save/Load data. This will save your Option Mode configuration.
•
TIME - Select desired match duration.
•
VIBRATION - If you have a Dual Shock™ controller, turn this ON for vibration.
•
FRAME SKIP - Turning this ON will keep a constant speed of play at the expense of skipped frames.
•
VOLUME - Adjust the BGM/SE volume level.
Versus Mode
Two players fight against each other. Before choosing your fighter, you can select which character's background you want to battle on by pressing while the desired character is highlighted.
After player selection, you can set your character's strength with the Directional Buttons. When the match ends, you have the option of beginning a new match with the same characters (select "CONTINUE") or returning to the Player Select Screen (select "CHANGE").
Training Mode
This mode allows you to practice combos. During Training, press to enter Training Config, then highlight options to change them.
•
ENEMY - Change the training dummy's action: It can STAND, DUCK, or JUMP repeatedly.
•
BLOCK - Choose YES, and the dummy will block when your combos cease to connect.
•
CHAOS - Choose MAX, and the Chaos Bar will always be completely full.
•
LEVEL - Change the level of your Charge Attack.
•
Choose PLAYER SELECT or TITLE with to return to each location, respectively.
Gatling Combo System
Gatling Combos form the basis of GUILTY GEAR's entire combo system. Gatling combos involve chaining together normal attacks, always increasing or staying at the same level of strength.
For example, a Gatling Combo can be Punch > Kick > Slash > H.Slash, or Slash > Ducking Slash > H.Slash > Ducking H.Slash, or even Punch > Kick > Punch > Kick > Slash > Slash > H.Slash, but never H.Slash > Slash > Kick > Punch.
After your Gatling Combo, you can then usually cancel, or two-in-one, into a Special Move by doing the move before the animation of your last Gatling hit finishes.
•
This is an extremely basic Punch > Kick > Slash > H.Slash > Special Move Gatling Combo.
Charge Attack System
Every normal character in GUILTY GEAR except Axl has one Special Move that can be charged up for increased power. This is accomplished by doing the regular motion for the move, then pressing and holding the Respect Button instead of the normal button.
After charging, the next time you perform the move it will be enhanced. You can charge up to three levels. Chargeable Special Moves are marked with a "†" in the Character Profile section.
•
Normal (Lv. 1)
•
Level 2
•
Level 3
Instant Kill System
Defeating an opponent with an Instant Kill will end the match immediately. Press Punch + Kick to do an Instant Kill Starter Attack. If you connect, the screen will turn red.
The Instant Kill can be completed as shown below. Your opponent can escape the Kill if he/she acts quickly enough, which will override even a completed Kill.
•
If YOU initiate the Instant Kill with P+K: plus any attack button to complete it.
•
If your OPPONENT initiates the Instant Kill: ↓ plus any attack button to escape it.
Controls
Directional Buttons
Move Cursor
✖ Button
Confirm Selections
☐, △ and ◯ Buttons
Choose Character at Player Select Screen
START Button
Skip Demo
SELECT Button
Not Used
L & R Buttons
Not Used
☐ Button
Punch [P]
→+☐ Button
Fierce Strike
☑ Button
Kick [K]
△ Button
Slash [S]
◯ Button
Heavy Slash [HS]
L1 Button
Taunt
R1 Button
Respect
✖
Skip Intro
Enemies & Characters
SOL BADGUY
A lone-wolf bounty hunter who was once a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, but deserted with the blade Fireseal. He is now on a bounty run, but is distracted by rumors of a tournament organized by the Sacred Order.
Tips & Maps
Gun Flame
Riot Stamp
Volcanic Viper
Bandit Revolver
Dragon Install
Raises Sol's abilities for a short time.
Tyrant Rave
Houkou Gaeshi
Zugaisai
Kubimatagi
Urokohagashi
Jigoku Tsukkomi
Invincible during sway; chance of failure.
Soul Survivor
Potemkin Buster
Mega Fist II
Nitro Hook
Graviton Stamp
Gigantic Piston
Rensen Geki
Tenhou Seki
Use to reverse the enemy's attack.
R. Kyokusa Geki
Raiei Sageki
Yousou Renjin
Benten Gari
Dototsu
Hyakue Renshou
Climb Darkness
Break the Law
Use to move as shadow.
Drunkard Shade
Use to reverse projectiles.
Invite Helle
Rise and Fall
Dark Sentinel
Alpha Blade
Beta Blade
Gamma Blade
Sebone Ori
Tsuyoshi Shiki Teni
Tsuyoshi Shiki Meisai
Use to warp behind opponent.
Banki Messai
Search Games
Popular Consoles
Trending Now
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.