When I first heard about Guitar Hero Live, I honestly didn’t care, not one bit. I’d spent many an hour playing a fake instrument over the years, and that whole gig just didn’t appeal to me anymore. Then I got to see the new peripheral and game in action at Gamescom, and heck, I’m excited to dive back into the franchise once more!
One thing I didn’t quite understand when I first saw it, was the new “live performance” approach this new Guitar Hero is going for. Gone are the digital rockers of previous titles, replaced instead with live band mates and a first person perspective to really capture that feeling of playing a real concert.
It just seemed silly to be honest, until I experienced it for myself. the crowd genuinely reacts when you do terribly, throwing cups and booing the performance. On the flipside, getting that streak going results in everybody dancing along, singing along to the chorus, and being genuinely happy – and as a player, this is a fantastic feeling.
Gameplay aside, the new peripheral is quite magical. Having played expert on the older guitar controller for a very long time, I expected to pick this new toy up and shred some pure magic easily. Except, I didn’t… I was horrendous! At least for a few songs, by which point I felt like I was getting the hang of things once more.
You can listen to me chat to all of the above and more in an interview I did with Jonathan Napier, the project director for the game. Please excuse all the noise – we were sitting right next to the Guitar Hero booth which had people playing live pretty much all day, every day.
I really am sold. I had zero intention of picking up Guitar Hero Live, and now, I can’t wait! It’ll be out on October the 20th later this year.
Last Updated: August 20, 2015
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:40
Porra ranger with a superman hoodie…priceless xD
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:46
It’s morphing time.
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Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:49
Morphine time!
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
XD
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
XD
Lord Chaos
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
Hammer doesn’t need any. Admiral on the other hand…
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:53
…and on the other hand
Lord Chaos
August 20, 2015 at 15:57
Hahaha, this needs to be on ALL of Darryn’s articles. 😛
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:53
…and on the other hand
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:53
ag shame, poor guy.
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:54
We need the Admiral back full time soon! I can feel my grammar slipping
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 20, 2015 at 16:05
Your punctuation too. :/
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 16:09
My punctuation is the least of my worries. I almost said “grammer”
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 20, 2015 at 16:13
Nothing worse than when that happens.
VampyreSquirrel
August 20, 2015 at 16:06
The Admiral was playing PlanetSide 2 earlier, so I’m sure he’s feeling a bit better.
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 16:11
That’s good news
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:53
ag shame, poor guy.
Lord Chaos
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
Hammer doesn’t need any. Admiral on the other hand…
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:49
Morphine time!
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:40
Porra ranger with a superman hoodie…priceless xD
Hammersteyn
August 20, 2015 at 15:43
They should make a VR version.
Lord Chaos
August 20, 2015 at 15:50
Must say, I’m actually interested.
Will it come out on last gen?
Should tide me over till 10 Nov.
Lord Chaos
August 20, 2015 at 15:50
Must say, I’m actually interested.
Will it come out on last gen?
Should tide me over till 10 Nov.
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
Loved Guitar Hero on the PS2 to bits. Will definitely get this when I have the moola for current gen.
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:52
Loved Guitar Hero on the PS2 to bits. Will definitely get this when I have the moola for current gen.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 20, 2015 at 15:54
Guitar Hero Live needs OR support.
Ottokie
August 20, 2015 at 15:55
Interesting idea
wlbryant
August 20, 2015 at 20:35
There’s a ton of camera moving around quickly and whipping back and forth, it’s how they transition from “good” to “bad” performance. If you had an OR on for that, you’d get sick pretty quickly.