Thanks to an awesome new mode and a massive setlist, “Guitar Hero Live†is a mammoth of an experience that takes the series in a bold new direction.
Although it takes some time to get used to, with a new six-button guitar and brand new look, “Guitar Hero Live†is rooted in what makes the series wonderful. Incredibly tough on the difficulty levels higher than casual, “Guitar Hero Live†will challenge all those old fans of the series in ways they don’t expect. It’s fair to say that they’ll have to basically learn how to play all over again. As a result, some veteran players may be hesitant to get into the game at first, but after a few songs, that same feeling you used to get from a perfect score is still there.
Amid all of the changes, “Guitar Hero Live†is still a game from the “Guitar Hero†series. You’ll never forget that during playing. Just like the older games in the series, you’ll be introduced to music you’ve never heard before and plenty of favorites from a variety of genres and time periods. With a solid story mode and a Netflix-esque live mode that features 24/7 programming, it’s easy to say that it’s one of the most comprehensive guitar-based rhythm game ever created.
Gone forever are the cartoony visuals, replaced by real-life bands and crowds. The end result is a loss of the nostalgia of the previous console and a brand new experience. When you’re playing well, the crowds will sing along with the track and your bandmates will smile and cheer you on to. When you play poorly, you’ll see signs in the crowd change and the faces of your bandmates are ones you’d expect from your parents when you came home late from a party and didn’t call. As a result, there’s not many games that’ll get you this excited while playing.
Simply put, “Guitar Hero Live†is the closest thing a couch potato can do to feel like a rockstar.
After only a few hours of gameplay, “Guitar Hero Live†has proven itself to be addictive, compelling and of course, fun.
Stay tuned for our review that’ll take a closer look at all of the gameplay modes and features.
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