Guitar Hero Review and Highlights
The PlayStation 2 had a legacy of great games that have raised the bar for gaming today. In fact, many of the newer games released this year would not have come to fruition if it weren’t for the earlier games that pushed the genre forward. One of these games is Guitar Hero from Harmonix Music Systems. This game paved the way for its three sequels, expansions, ports, and other related games due to its critical success in the whole concept and innovation of the game.
About Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero is a music video game and while not the first of its kind, Guitar Hero made use of a guitar-shaped controller that simulates playing the guitar. The size of the guitar is around three quarters of an original, which makes it feel more like a music simulator. The object of the game is similar to a dance simulator in which a song is chosen and during gameplay the music is heard with notes that scroll across the screen requiring the player to play the correct notes on the guitar. The songs are taken from a variety of popular bands, so the proclaimed “Guitar Hero” needs to imitate the right sounds in time to keep up with the track.
Players who want to progress will start in Career Mode, where the player enters a virtual arena after choosing their on-screen character. After that, a set of four or five songs should be played. Further progress and game completion unlock new songs to play and some other game modes that can be purchased with the money you earn from your performances.
Guitar Hero also has a multiplayer feature where two players can perform the same song while competing for skill. The multiplayer plays like a guitar duel where the challenges can be intense.
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The success of Guitar Hero lies in the good controls when playing on the guitar peripheral and the impressive soundtrack with more than 30 tracks to choose from. Not only did these songs sound great, but the variation in difficulty per track makes them very accessible for guitarists and professionals alike to enjoy. This greatly increases the replay value while keeping the learning curve smooth so people can learn and enjoy themselves. Beginner mode is a great way to get started even if you’ve never played a guitar before. Expert modes offer a long challenge for fans who can’t get enough of the music.
The graphics also contribute to the intense gameplay that you can stay focused on and hope to put on a lasting performance and the unlockable extras make becoming Guitar Hero a very rewarding experience.
Guitar Hero remains a legendary classic and its sequels created a huge cultural shock around the world with their soundtrack and fun value. Guitar Hero is a must have for any PlayStation 2 owner.