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[Grand Theft Scratchy]

There are 5 more videos to follow in the next couple days that will also showcase how to play May, Axl Low, Chipp Zanuff, Potemkin, and Faust (in that order).

The closed beta runs from April 16th to the 19th.

 

[Manji Uzuki]

Got a code for the beta, looking forward to try it out this weekend! By those videos looks like there are some significant changes on the movesets. Also seems that we are going to have incomplete characters for the beta, things like Sol missing the Dragon Install super.

 

[Area61]

Here's two more.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Server still under "maintenance" every time I try to log in.

Can't wait to put the hurt on people with hammerfall cancel + Potbuster. Scrubkiller move.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

I think the closed beta begins tomorrow but the next two starter guide videos should be up in a couple hours (12:00 JST).

 

[Fake]

The stages detail are so good. I liking what I seeing. How can I acess the beta?

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

From what I understand you had to sign-up for the closed beta last month and then wait to be emailed the invite.

Added Chipp and Potemkin videos in my previous post.

 

[Fake]

From what I understand you had to sign-up for the closed beta last month and then wait to be emailed the invite.

Added Chipp and Potemkin videos in my previous post.

Hard to get in. The site is not even english. Well, no other way until release so.

 

[InertKiwi]

With all these starter guide videos coming out I'm really looking forward to them finally showing us the new samurai dude.

 

[Labolas]

Oh God, Chipp looks insane.

 

[Fake]

Hope Sin Kiske made alright in the game. As much I like playing Chipp, Sin is my main.

 

[Nymphae]

What the fuck is going on with the moving character icons below the lifebars? Still not a fan of the UI at all, but the game looks fun.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

With all these starter guide videos coming out I'm really looking forward to them finally showing us the new samurai dude.

We probably won't see him until they release a story trailer but I am curious how he will end up playing like compared to Baiken.

Although I would like to see starter guide videos for Millia Rage and Zato-1, it seems unlikely for now, as there's only one more scheduled to drop later tonight for the character Faust.

For those playing the closed beta this week, feel free to share your thoughts, what you like or dislike about it.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

I was invited for the closed beta. Can't freaking wait!

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

 

[Fake]

What the fuck is going on with the moving character icons below the lifebars? Still not a fan of the UI at all, but the game looks fun.

Hope they listen the feedback, because I don't want auto-combos as well. At least a option for doing manual input.

 

[abstract alien]

Not much of my style of game (due to sound design and animation type), but I've always loved Faust as a character. His new command grab is...pretty interesting. Reminds me of the way Gill can extend his combos via Retribution in SFV, though they are obviously different. It's also silly in the best way possible.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Played some matches Vs COM this morning (network still not accessible).

Although it looks very different, pulling off moves feel the same, including the timings. I shook off a bit of rust and was doing Hammerfall cancels -> Potbusters within a few minutes. The dramatic and generous hit-pauses (especially counters) make it feel a biiiiit slower, but maybe that's just my perception (frame by frame, it could be just as quick). Matches do feel snappy overall and don't feel like they're dragging out.

As an aside, I'm gonna miss Faust's zany catchphrases. Looks like he's gone feral.

 

[Labolas]

Yeah gatlings being gone feels weird. Characters don't function like to use to.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Graphics on the character select look really low-res and... not good. I miss the character portaits/select art. I put in Rev2 in for the first time in about a year and did some back-and-forth comparison. It's a minor complaint, but the selection screen

Aside from this, the graphics in battles are a massive step up. This might be the best-looking fighter of the generation, in my opinion. It's very easy on the eyes. Flashy, well-paced. Battles still feel quick and the flashier graphics meld well with the combat. I sunk at least 1000 hours across the Xrd trilogy.

It feels a tad bit simpler compared to Xrd., but not in an undesirable way. It feels like Samurai Showdown, where a few solid combos will end the match.

The music tracks in the beta are complete garbage. Guilty Gear music with vocals is terrible. Terrible. Ishiwatari wat you doin?

We go from this



to this



then are downgraded to this



Thanks I hate it. I feel this needs a @SLoWMoTIoN anime reaction.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Graphics on the character select look really low-res and... not good. I miss the character portaits/select art. I put in Rev2 in for the first time in about a year and did some back-and-forth comparison. It's a minor complaint, but the selection screen

Aside from this, the graphics in battles are a massive step up. This might be the best-looking fighter of the generation, in my opinion. It's very easy on the eyes. Flashy, well-paced. Battles still feel quick and the flashier graphics meld well with the combat. I sunk at least 1000 hours across the Xrd trilogy.

It feels a tad bit simpler compared to Xrd., but not in an undesirable way. It feels like Samurai Showdown, where a few solid combos will end the match.

The music tracks in the beta are complete garbage. Guilty Gear music with vocals is terrible. Terrible. Ishiwatari wat you doin?

We go from this



to this



then are downgraded to this



Thanks I hate it. I feel this needs a @SLoWMoTIoN anime reaction.

What is this kind of music called again? Generic rock wrestling music that old men that wear affliction shirts listen to? Expect screamo garbage to follow.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

What is this kind of music called again? Generic rock wrestling music that old men that wear affliction shirts listen to? Expect screamo garbage to follow.

Stop hurting my feelings.

Oh and they made Potemkin really powerful in this version. His belly-flop knockdown does a decent chunk of damage and hit hits as a Low from across the entire stage. So he can actually chip from afar while coming closer using megafist and hammerfall cancels.

Chipping from long range while approaching for that sweet match-ending Potbuster .

 

[Manji Uzuki]

First impressions after some matches vs cpu:

• Characters models and animations are super cool
• The game in general feels different but still guilty gear
• The UI is very bad in general. They need to remove the moving character icons please
• The VS screen before combats is bad and performs bad
• Faust is sick as hell
• Sol feels much more heavy. I like the changes.
• Chipp is quite cool also.
• Dust feels very strange now
• I feel like attacks do a lot of damage. Rounds go very quick

The game looks really cool. Give me my Baiken please, please!

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Stop hurting my feelings.

That's how the nu music sounds.

I am going to abuse the corner punish game

Ok.

 

[Fake]

First impressions after some matches vs cpu:

• Characters models and animations are super cool
• The game in general feels different but still guilty gear
• The UI is very bad in general. They need to remove the moving character icons please
• The VS screen before combats is bad and performs bad
• Faust is sick as hell
• Sol feels much more heavy. I like the changes.
• Chipp is quite cool also.
• Dust feels very strange now
• I feel like attacks do a lot of damage. Rounds go very quick

The game looks really cool. Give me my Baiken please, please!

Can you confirm for me if there is still in place two combats options after select the char? Like GG rev stylish/technical?

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Damn, I don't like the idea of matches ending too soon.

 

[Nymphae]

The UI is very bad in general. They need to remove the moving character icons please

Is there any actual benefit provided by this? It makes no sense to me why you'd add unnecessary visual clutter and distraction like that. Some of the UI looks a bit better than the first time it was shown, but it's surprisingly ugly considering what they've made in the past and how good everything else in this game looks.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

That's how the nu music sounds.

Ok.

Correct. They simplified everything and took away moves, so characters like Potemkin can abuse basic oki at any distance and slowly approach. Cheesin' my way against every AI battle (network maintenance, still).

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Correct. They simplified everything and took away moves, so characters like Potemkin can abuse basic oki at any distance and slowly approach. Cheesin' my way against every AI battle (network maintenance, still).

flop,grab,any 3 moves+finger=half a lifebar?

 

[SALMORE]

it leaning more towards Street Fighter gameplay wise

 

[JTCx]

Gatlings need to come back. Offense/pressure is very limiting with the way they restricted the gatlings. The game has this weird sfv design philosophy were everything is just counter hits and big damage. Its now stuck trying to be sfv but not.

The UI needs a complete overhaul and the giant combo counter needs to go. Anime fighting games has all kinds of crazy shit visually. We dont need more of that. The ingame graphics look amazing as always but the UI is so goddam amateur. Right now it looks like a mobile game. Its losing its visual identity.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Anime fighting games has all kinds of crazy shit visually. We dont need more of that.

How can you say that with a MK avatar? Agreed on the UI though. It is as bad as BB ffs.

 

[JTCx]

How can you say that with a MK avatar? Agreed on the UI though. It is as bad as BB ffs.

Not sure what does my mk avatar has to do with anything. I just like the character not the games. nrs fighting games are hot garbage but i digress.

Whats wrong with blazblue ui? I dont find any fighting game ui as bad as strive. Matter of fact, i think theyre all fine. That combo counter is straight up jarring. Risc gauge is tiny as fuck. Moving portraits with health bar? Wtf?

 

[Manji Uzuki]

Can you confirm for me if there is still in place two combats options after select the char? Like GG rev stylish/technical?

No. When you select the character you can just pick the color. No control types like in Xrd. But this is a beta so who knows how it will be in the final game.

Is there any actual benefit provided by this? It makes no sense to me why you'd add unnecessary visual clutter and distraction like that. Some of the UI looks a bit better than the first time it was shown, but it's surprisingly ugly considering what they've made in the past and how good everything else in this game looks.

UI is better than in previous videos but still feels really weird. I don't think the moving icons have any benefit, they just are distracting and almost look like a glitch

Looking forward to play some fights online as the AI of the CPU is super dumb

 

[Fake]

No. When you select the character you can just pick the color. No control types like in Xrd. But this is a beta so who knows how it will be in the final game.

Hey thx for the reply. So, is there any auto combo in place? You know, push the same button will give you combos, special moves and super moves automatic.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

this game will be lit once it's officialy released.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Not sure what does my mk avatar has to do with anything. I just like the character not the games. nrs fighting games are hot garbage but i digress.

Whats wrong with blazblue ui? I dont find any fighting game ui as bad as strive. Matter of fact, i think theyre all fine. That combo counter is straight up jarring. Risc gauge is tiny as fuck. Moving portraits with health bar? Wtf?

Extend's UI also looked outdated and blurry.

 

[Labolas]

Hey thx for the reply. So, is there any auto combo in place? You know, push the same button will give you combos, special moves and super moves automatic.

Nah, there is nothing like that rn, which is weird considering this is suppose to be beginner friendly.

 

[Manji Uzuki]

Hey thx for the reply. So, is there any auto combo in place? You know, push the same button will give you combos, special moves and super moves automatic.

No auto combos in the beta. I would be surprised if there are none in the final game. So maybe then they add a control option for that. But no worries you will be able to play without those

 

[Ailynn]

This game is GORGEOUS. ❤

It really makes me want to get back into animation again. If only I had the time.

 

[Fake]

No auto combos in the beta. I would be surprised if there are none in the final game. So maybe then they add a control option for that. But no worries you will be able to play without those

Man, you've been very helpful. Thx. This game is almost sold for me as a GG rev fan.
Keep playing mate.

 

[Helios]

The damage Chipp takes is insane. One wild throw and his hp bar melts. I know that's how it always was because of GUTS but this is ridiculous.

The music tracks in the beta are complete garbage. Guilty Gear music with vocals is terrible. Terrible. Ishiwatari wat you doin?

Fight like a Tiger and Smell of the game are absolute bangers. Don't @ me.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

The game is crazy promising. They just need to rework the lobbies and implement Rollback for the final build.

Also don't forget to fill the online survey with your feedback! Let's push for Crossplay!

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Speaking of the animation, I thought Zato-1 looked pretty cool too.

 

[JTCx]

The game is crazy promising. They just need to rework the lobbies and implement Rollback for the final build.

Also don't forget to fill the online survey with your feedback! Let's push for Crossplay!

There will be rollback in the final build, confirmed by ArcSys themselves. Zinac, who worked on the netcode for Killer Instinct is with the dev team implementing rollback so thats good news. As for the lobbies, we can only hope for an overhaul but it seems like theyre already too far into it for it to change. There is much work that needs to be done for this game.

 

[Labolas]

Yeah not a fan of the lobby. Too messy. I wish there was practice mode for beta as well. I was pretty much 50-50 on my matches. Chipp isn't my main but I can gimmick my way through to some wins. I probably should have gone with May or Sol but I'm a bit more familiar with Chipp.

 

[Bullet Club]

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

The graphics were quite luscious.

Can't wait to see the full roster of characters.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Yeah, that lobby looks like crap. I definitely agree there should be as little time spent as possible trying to get into a match.

Given all of the great character redesigns so far, I'm curious to see Johnny next. I like using him and Sol.