Thursday 16 August 2007

Guitar Hero III - what's the point?

Guitar Hero rocked out like the baddest mofo on the planet. Everyone can remember the sheer unadulterated joy of that first time we played 'I Love Rock and Roll' on easy after we'd carefully put our zappy stickers on.

Guitar Hero II was also cool, primarily coz it had Freebird which is pure bliss to play.

Now, this winter (or whenever they decide to release it in Britain, probably summer 08 or something stupid like that!) we're getting Rock Band which is going to be the bestest coolest game ever made. More so as I've been a drummer for 14 years so i'm finally gonna get a game that I SHOULD be good at from the get go.

So what's the point of Guitar Hero III?

Let's face it, guitar hero was always a gateway to the full band experience. It's fun, don't get me wrong. But it just gave me the itch for a Drum Hero or something MORE than just guitar.

Why don't they just bring out expansion packs for GH2 like they're planning with Rock Band? Surely it would make more sense. What else can they bring to the table other than more songs?

Loved the first 2, not that bothered about the third one. Besides, i never had the patience to get past medium so once i'd played through all the songs on that skill level i got bored and frustrated. And it makes your eyes wobbly if you play it too much. Try looking at anything else after you've been playing GH for half an hour and you'll know what i mean.

On another note, i so can't wait for Rock Band, especially if what's i've read is true and YOU CAN PLAY IT ONLINE. How mental would that be. I can get together with my band and play, all from the comfort of my living room. And maybe even impress the online community with my natural ability for rhythm and groove. Either that or get suitably embarrassed as I totally fuck it up on easy, which is more likely...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

you should have a whole site just about guitar hero. it's the best game ever.
well apart from halo 2.

oh, and poking your pee-pee out at old ladies on the bus.