Guilty Gear Dust Strikers DS box art

Nintendo DS · Fighting

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreFighting
DeveloperArc System Works
PublisherMajesco Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGuilty Gear
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers is a fighting game released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Arc System Works and published by Majesco Entertainment.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 17 DS fighting games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Guilty Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Guilty Gear (PS1) and Guilty Gear X (Dreamcast). Arc System Works also made Super Dodgeball Brawlers and Rockin' Pretty for the DS.

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Guilty Gear Dust Strikers is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Health1217AE2C 000001B9
Infinite Spicel Guege1217AE2E 00001000
Max Battle Time1217ADA4 00001C5B
Balance Game Scores 3686412131EC0 00009000
Hit Down Game Scores 3686412195EA4 00009000
May's Dolphin Show Game Scores 368641218A984 00009000

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Guilty Gear Dust Strikers walkthroughs & guides

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Guilty Gear Dust Strikers FAQ

When did Guilty Gear Dust Strikers come out on the DS?

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Guilty Gear Dust Strikers?

It was developed by Arc System Works and published by Majesco Entertainment.

Is Guilty Gear Dust Strikers multiplayer?

Yes. Guilty Gear Dust Strikers supports up to 2 players.

How long does Guilty Gear Dust Strikers take to play?

As a fighting game, Guilty Gear Dust Strikers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Guilty Gear Dust Strikers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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