Guilty Gear's story.

[Chmaki]

Hello.

I'm in love with BlazBlue because of its story, but I also think about try Guilty Gear.

So, I have a few questions:

1) is Guilty Gear's story completed?

2) which games I should play (and probably which novels I should read or something) to understand a whole story (even if it is not completed)? Please, be so kind and tell me it in sequence. =)

3) is Guilty Gear series worth to play just because of story? Your opinion? (I get that it have fascinating gameplay, characters, graphic; but now what most important for me is a good story)

Thank you!

Edited August 26, 2011 by Chmaki

[redsilversnake]

1) is Guilty Gear's story completed?

No, it is not.

2) which games I should play (and probably which novels I should read or something) to understand a whole story (even if it is not completed)? Please, be so kind and tell me it in sequence. =)

The US games didn't get story modes until XX, so #Reload and Accent Core Plus would probably be your best bet. The first game does have cutscenes and endings with varying amounts of canon, but it and X+ (the first game to have an actual story mode) both have their full scripts online.

As for novels, there are two, but neither have been translated. Summaries do exist, though. There are also drama CDs that expand on certain things.

3) is Guilty Gear series worth to play just because of story? Your opinion? (I get that it have fascinating gameplay, characters, graphic; but now what most important for me is a good story)

#Reload and Accent Core Plus are, I'd argue. Both are executed much better than the earlier games. GG2: Overture as well, but the gameplay for that one is rather polarizing.

[Chmaki]

redsilversnake, thank you very much for your answers!

That helps alot.

[Star-Demon]

I like AC+ so far. It's very challenging and the story is fun, even though there aren't nearly as many portraits. Future games need to be more like BlazBlue - VN with fighting instead of Sex.

[kosmos badgirl]

If you are coming from BB to GG, lower your expectations because GG story is not very well presented and is all over the place. The basic plotline is great but back in those days they didn't put much effort into the story mode. You have to check the drama cd and the novel too if you want the complete and deeper experience. Only for the characters and the assassins plot is worth every penny.

[Chmaki]

kosmos badgirl, thank you!

[danceljoy]

Hello.

3) is Guilty Gear series worth to play just because of story? Your opinion? (I get that it have fascinating gameplay, characters, graphic; but now what most important for me is a good story)

Thank you!

Of course, but what makes Guilty Gear good is not the same as Blazblue. I'll make a comparison of the story:

Character Involvement

BB: Most of them are directly involved to the main story, characters that will become more important are foreshadowed. There are many important NPC's (Kokonoe, Relius before BBCS+, and Jubei.)

GG: A third them is very important to the main plot (Like Ky, Sol, Dizzy, I-no,) another third are from important factions or places (Millia, May, Robo-Ky, Potemkin) the remaining have minor roles and the random weirdness/abominations of the universe (Bridget, Zappa, Faust.)

Universe:

BB: The universe is perfect for an anime fantasy, but's it's darker than the average one in terms of situations. Very colorful anime visuals but most characters are in sad situations and have more mental/psychological/fantastical issues.

GG: Universe is a twisted fantastical version of reality complete with many mysterious and dark parts, or other words, what happens to our world when we invent magical creatures and they turn against us. Visuals are mostly classic fantasy European or post apocalyptic settings, characters are usually neutral and their issues are more societal/personal/relational.

Plot:

BB: Cool characters, intense story, sibling love/rivalry, destiny, a very evil government and breaking time loops

GG: Weird characters, science and morality, justice, innocence, guilt, life goes on or life just sucks (in a comical way sometimes)

EDIT: GG's characters are cool too and BB has it's own share of weirdness

Story Progression

BB: Very linear, organized, uniform and fast paced. Side materials are for extra appreciation and better understanding. Has Teach Me Miss Litchi, more complete character profiles in-game.

GG: Not linear, has lots of gaidens(diversion from the main plot,) quality per game is different. Side materials are essential in appreciating characters and the universe, and a huge part of them is untranslated yet.

The GG wiki has decent info but generally it lacks details or it has bad info, you better visit GuiltyGear.ru or read the script themselves, but the scripts aren't available as of now. It needs a new host website. I hope I helped you.

Edited August 28, 2011 by danceljoy

[Chmaki]

I hope I helped you.

Yes. Thank you very much for your help, danceljoy!

[prime]

Chmaki, try check out the guilty gear analysis thread in the guilty room as well for better and closer understanding.

[Chmaki]

Chmaki, try check out the guilty gear analysis thread in the guilty room as well for better and closer understanding.

OK! If I will decide to go into GG, I will check it for sure.

Thank you, prime.