The XX games and their updates are stated to be gaiden entries.When combos are performed, there is on-screen text that says 'BEAT', another musical term.Slash is also the name of the attack button set to Δ (triangle) by default on PlayStation systems. When someone is defeated, the announcer and on-screen text say 'SLASH' which alludes to the guitarist who has played with Guns N' Roses named Slash.' Overdrive' alludes to an electric guitar effect.' Tension' alludes to the tension of a string of an instrument, namely a guitar.The series has two iconic phrases ' Heaven or Hell' and 'Let's Rock', which are said by the announcer at the start of almost every battle.Guilty Gear Series Story Digest Comics (2020).Guilty Gear X The Butterfly and Her Gale (2002).Guilty Gear X Lightning the Argent (2001).Guilty Gear XX Drama CD Night of Knives Vol.3 (2004).Guilty Gear XX Drama CD Night of Knives Vol.2 (2004).Guilty Gear XX Drama CD Night of Knives Vol.1 (2004).Pro Jumper! Guilty Gear Tangent!? (2010).
