like I said, coming into a place filled with GG die-hard, core fans is probably not the best situation to ask this question, but I'm in a bit of a hurry, so...

The thing is: I'm home alone, have nothing to do, I'm not in the mood to play some story-heavy game or to waste my time watching TV, I have no one to go out with, don't feel like reading or writing (I'm on vacation, and video games relax me more than books, even though I do love books more -- it's just the sheer level of dedication whichever one requires of me, and, right now, I'd rather play a game), so, being a GG fan for quite some time, but having unlocked pretty much all there is to unlock in Guilty Gear XX #Reload, I was thinking of buying Isuka through GOG and giving it a go.

The problem is that, while I like the screenshots and artwork of the game, the opinion expressed by some fans of the series worries me. I'm not expecting Isuka to be like XX #Reload, mind you, I'm quite aware it's a different kind of experience, but my question here is: is it worth a casual time spent with it? I'm not hoping for the deep mechanics of a "true" fighting game, like those in the rest of the series, but is it as bad as people say it is, taking into account you only want to have a casual time with a game, with the added bonus of said game having the Guilty Gear flare and ambiance (which it undeniably has)?

I also don't mean "casual time" like "I'm picking it now and then leave it alone", I'm simply stating I'll probably won't spend as much time with it as I did with XX #Reload, but it would be nice to have a game to pick up right now that wouldn't throw me loads of text, like GOG's overrated classic CRPGs, or all the adventure games I already finished years ago...

So, in conclusion: I *know* this isn't your typical GG game. I need something to do right now. The game is dirt cheap. Has a GG look and feel to it. Is it as bad as core GG fans say it is, or should I buy it nonetheless, especially when I'm absolutely aware that it is not like XX #Reload?

Thanks in advance (though, from what I've seen in these forums, I'll only probably get a reply to this post by tomorrow, if people'll reply at all...)

[EDIT]:

As no one answered, I went and bought the game, anyway.

So far, I'm liking it, though the need to change the direction you're facing manually is pretty lame and cumbersome on a keyboard (I have no controller, so I'll have to get used to it -- plus, I find it easier to input commands using a keyboard rather than a d-pad, so, no controller for me, when it comes to fighting games). I also dislike how they got rid of Insta-Deaths, it was a big part of Guilty Gear, for me, but it doesn't bother me all that much.

When all's said and done, I'd still recommend this title. It's fast-paced, it's fun, the soundtrack is, as usual, top-notch, the gameplay, while going a different way, and requiring getting used to, serves its purpose, I guess, the characters exude coolness and charm, the new additions are more than welcome (A.B.A. rocks!). Sure, it's no Guilty Gear XX #Reload, but it's still a nice game to pick up once in a while and have a bit of fun.

Well, it did serve its purpose for that time, I guess.

Regarding BlazBlue, as great as it looks, I don't think this tin can of a computer of mine can run it, but it sure would be a great addition to GOG's catalog. That and, obviously, like you mentioned, GG XX Slash.

Isuka... well, let's just say it's... there, whenever I have nothing better to do. Far from being one of my favorite games, but not bad, either.

This game is really fun it's 4 player mode makes everything worth it. some really good music too. plus you can make robo ky with custom special moves which is a huge plus.