Guilty Gear PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Guilty Gear

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreFighting
DeveloperTeam Neo Blood / Arc System Works
PublisherAtlus Co
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGuilty Gear
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Developed by Team Neo Blood / Arc System Works and published by Atlus Co, Guilty Gear arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a fighting game.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

It is part of the Guilty Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Guilty Gear X (Dreamcast) and Guilty Gear Dust Strikers (DS).

Guilty Gear 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 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 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Guilty Gear cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

PAL2NTSC80072B48 0000
Y-Fix800668D8 0000

See all Guilty Gear cheats

Guilty Gear walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Guilty Gear.

If you like Guilty Gear, the Matrix also picks…

Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Guilty Gear FAQ

When did Guilty Gear come out on the PS1?

Guilty Gear was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Guilty Gear?

It was developed by Team Neo Blood / Arc System Works and published by Atlus Co.

Is Guilty Gear multiplayer?

Yes. Guilty Gear supports up to 2 players.

How long does Guilty Gear take to play?

As a fighting game, Guilty Gear 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 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you