Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: FreeStyleGames
- Publishers: Activision
Guitar Hero Live: A New Era of Rhythm Gaming
Guitar Hero Live is the latest installment in the popular Guitar Hero franchise, and it’s a major departure from its predecessors. The game features a new guitar controller with a 6-button layout, a new in-game presentation style that utilizes full motion video, and a new Guitar Hero TV mode that encompasses multiplayer and curated playlists in the style of television music channels.
New Guitar Controller
The most noticeable change in Guitar Hero Live is the new guitar controller. The controller has a 6-button layout, which is a departure from the traditional 5-button layout of previous Guitar Hero games. The new layout is designed to be more challenging and rewarding, and it allows for more complex and interesting guitar solos.
The new guitar controller also features a new strum bar. The strum bar is now located on the side of the controller, and it is much more responsive and accurate than the strum bars on previous Guitar Hero controllers.
New In-Game Presentation Style
Guitar Hero Live also features a new in-game presentation style that utilizes full motion video. The game’s concerts are now presented in a first-person perspective, and the player feels like they are actually on stage performing. The full motion video is very well-done, and it helps to create a more immersive and realistic experience.
New Guitar Hero TV Mode
Guitar Hero TV is a new mode in Guitar Hero Live that encompasses multiplayer and curated playlists in the style of television music channels. Players can compete against each other in online multiplayer matches, or they can simply relax and watch their favorite music videos.
Guitar Hero TV is a great way to discover new music, and it’s also a lot of fun to play with friends.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Guitar Hero Live is very similar to that of previous Guitar Hero games. Players must use the guitar controller to match the notes that scroll down the screen. The notes are color-coded, and they correspond to the buttons on the guitar controller.
The goal of the game is to hit the notes as accurately as possible. The more accurate the player is, the higher their score will be.
Guitar Hero Live also features a new “Hero Power” system. Hero Power is a special ability that can be activated by pressing the Hero Power button on the guitar controller. Hero Power can be used to slow down the notes, activate a multiplier, or give the player a temporary boost of energy.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Guitar Hero Live features a wide variety of songs from all genres. There are songs from classic rock bands like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, as well as songs from modern pop artists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.
The soundtrack is very well-curated, and it offers something for everyone.
Conclusion
Guitar Hero Live is a major departure from its predecessors, but it’s still a lot of fun to play. The new guitar controller, in-game presentation style, and Guitar Hero TV mode are all great additions to the franchise.
If you’re a fan of rhythm games, or if you’re just looking for a new and exciting way to play guitar, then you should definitely check out Guitar Hero Live.
Review Score
8.5/10
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