Guilty Gear -Strive-. Out now on Game Pass!

[imp]

JLM, the run back was wicked. Your up close pressure is so scary I had to resort to ram’s cheat code super though!

 

It does so much damage. Jeeeez!

[joffocakes]

Just now, Escape said:

Ah, so Axl has a low and overhead grab, and I suppose he's weaker up close?

 

He doesn't have an invincible reversal at least. And his normals don't seem fast enough to interrupt strong pressure either but I dont know enough about that yet.

 

He definitely seems like he's strongest at mid to far range.

[Benny]

You finally learned to avoid the Mix Mix Mix on round start @joffocakes 

[JLM]

Haha yeah I paid for going too ham on my turn. It's funny that this game has the most intrusive HUD ever for counter hits etc. but some supers have very little fanfare on start up. Didn't even realise you'd done it the first time. 

[Escape]

Dolphin abuse!

 

I'm just going through the cast mashing buttons here.

[imp]

Escape, what’s your name in the game?

[Escape]

Guilty Jobber; Ronseal.

[imp]

Ahh, I thought that might have been you!

[Benny]

I think I need to learn Faust and main him. So much joy.

[Escape]

What the dickens?! Faust's pointy stick doing business.

[Benny]

1 minute ago, Escape said:

What the dickens?! Faust's pointy stick doing business.

 

[Escape]

I was trying to do the O+R1 thing! And then just walk away to either side. No dice.

[Escape]

Nice AA from Jonster at the end there.

[Benny]

It's fine, imp's sussed Faust now

[imp]

Except the scarecrow teleport! I have no idea how to block that!

[Benny]

I hate Leo players so much.

[imp]

I've got to head off now for the night, but that was so much fun. Very happy to have played so many fellow 09ers again! Hope to catch you guys again tomorrow!

[JLM]

Yeah was great to play you. Best connection I've had against Joffles in any game I think, it was seamless. G-GG-Gs everyone!

[Escape]

GGs guys!

 

[Escape]

6 minutes ago, Benny said:

I hate Leo players so much.

 

Was that the guy who kept doing the Oni crossthrough move? He bashed my Nago with it, but I'm sure I could've easily stopped it with the knowledge.

 

I'd say this definitely needs a stick, or at least younger thumbs! Playing on a DualSense was pretty horrible for me, but YMMV. I'll have my stick ready again by the time it launches.

[Benny]

I just killed myself in a round against @Jonster. Time to uninstall.

[Jonster]

Hah, I was going for the Faust mirror. 

[Jonster]

 

[Benny]

Jonster showing me how it's done with Faust. That last special was a mistake lol

[joffocakes]

Good games folks! Some of the best connections I've had in a fighting game in a while, even the ones where the connection message popped up were still good, haha!

[Jonster]

GGs everyone. Was really fun, can’t wait for the full release now. 
 

Apparently the next character has been leaked ahead of the reveal later:

 

Spoiler

It’s I-No

 

[Benny]

Axl's time stop is straight up bullshit.

[Benny]

That last round against Giovanna was super fun @joffocakes. The panic set in!

[joffocakes]

I really oughta sleep at some point.

 

However.

[Benny]

I think my hands need a rest now. More tomorrow.

 

First impressions are it's a fantastic fighter. Damage is huge though, so it feels different to all other GG games I've played. Also not entirely sure how to combo with Roman cancels like I used to be able to do with Sol, but it's all in the learnings....