AFRO STATE!!?? Faust new command grab (All Char) - Guilty Gear -Strive- Closed Beta [1080p]

Explore the "afro state," one of Guilty Gear's most distinctive new mechanics introduced during the Closed Beta. This video breaks down how the afro transformation affects each character's gameplay, revealing both comedic appeal and genuine strategic value. HiFight systematically demonstrates the mechanic across the entire cast—Sol, Ky, Chipp, May, Potemkin, Axl, and Faust—showing how the state reshapes their approach to neutral, pressure, and combo potential. Rather than a purely visual gimmick, the afro state opens unexpected offensive and defensive options that fundamentally alter how these characters function. The video's pacing lets each character's applications breathe, making it easy to grasp both the mechanical depth and the humor baked into the system. Essential viewing for anyone curious about how this quirky feature balances fun with competitive viability.