The sweet smell of the game Arc System Works has sat atop the anime subgenre of fighting games for some time now, a position that’s only strengthened with games like Dragon Ball FighterZ. With Guilty Gear Strive, the developer has meshed many of its best aspects into one: a gorgeous look, a compelling battle system, a solid roster, and excellent netcode. That doesn’t mean it isn’t lacking in some areas, especially compared to other popular fighting games. But Guilty Gear Strive excels where it needs to; and while it’s not quite all-encompassing, it is also very good at what it does. It pits anime characters against each other in spectacular bouts filled with gorgeous effects, and—in what is one of its greatest strengths—makes it easy to do online.