Overture combines action-based Gameplay similar to Devil May Cry and Dynasty Warriors with special moves and animations from previous 2D Guilty Gear fighters, as well as RTS/MOBA elements similar to Herzog Zwei and DotA, to create a new genre that designer Daisuke Ishiwatari refers to as "Melee Action." Aside from the apparent genre shift from its arcade fighter predecessors, Overture employs a troop management system and specific points around each level that can be captured and used as troop spawning points.

The demo includes a variety of soldiers, such as light infantry with a particular attack, heavy infantry with the ability to launch and juggle attacks, and magical troops with the ability to heal and cast spells that increase status. Players must directly assault one another or each other's Masterghost, which serves as each player's helpless and immovable "main base" to win. When a player is defeated, their Masterghost grants them a portion of the Masterghost's life bar in exchange for letting them revive.

Victory will be rewarded by: beating the opponent enough times so that 
their Masterghost cannot renew them, directly shooting and defeating the Masterghost, or winning based on who has more life when a predetermined timer runs out and who has seized more Ghosts (territory points on the field that produce Mana) than your foe. The Game supports up to four Xbox Live players or two players on the same console.

[GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-] the ultimate melee action is now available on Steam!!
GUILTY GEAR 2 is all about pushing [Gameplay] and [Entertainment] to their limits, with a dash of [Competitiveness] thrown in for good measure.
3D Battle Action X Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Two very different Game systems are played in a fast-paced real-time environment.
Be the commander of your troops and the frontline hero of your Army, battling enemy forces while issuing orders!
The "Battle X Command" provides an entirely new experience!
Combine your unique blend of action and strategy to seize victory!!

The "Master," who is controlled by the player, has various options!
Use the Blast Drive to sprint across the battlefield!
With the various attack patterns, you may chain up attack combos!
Use your steps, aerial dashes, and special attacks to your absolute advantage to win!
Utilize powerful Overdrives to overwhelm your opponents by cranking up your tension gauge to MAX!

Control your troops to victory by micromanaging them!
Together with your units, advance and seize opposing strongholds!
Over 50 distinct units, each with its unique skills and actions!
In the blink of an eye, the battlefield can transform from an army-on-army conflict to a sudden-death struggle between Masters!

Numerous Game Modes!
FreeMission Option Replay Viewer Online (*)
Only "Player Match" is currently available. "Rank Match" and "Rankings" will be added in the future.