 In opposition, Ed Lomas of "Computer and Video Games" declared, "The graphics aren't great, but a lot of effort has been put into certain characters, especially in terms of animation.An "EGM" reviewer deemed the graphics and animation as "the big draw" of "Guilty Gear", while a Jeuxvideo.com contributor said it could be "more polished".Its gameplay has been praised, with Mielke, House, and Nelson describing it as "fast, [and] furious".