See first screens from Guitar Hero: World Tour
by Justin McElroy 
{ May 22nd 2008 at 10:10AM }
We don't have a lot to go on at the moment, but from what we can tell, these new screens from Guitar Hero: World Tour represent a slightly more grown-up look for the series, straying from the silly rock clichés of Guitar Hero III. It's still not quite at a Rock Band level of realism, but we imagine fans of the series probably aren't ready for that.
In fact, though we've wished Guitar Hero's look would grow up for a while now, the stylized characters and settings are one of the main things that are setting it apart from its competition, a distinction that, with the addition of drums and vocals to World Tour, is becoming increasingly difficult to make.
In fact, though we've wished Guitar Hero's look would grow up for a while now, the stylized characters and settings are one of the main things that are setting it apart from its competition, a distinction that, with the addition of drums and vocals to World Tour, is becoming increasingly difficult to make.
Gallery: Guitar Hero: World Tour
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
theturtle363 @ May 22nd 2008 10:14AM
I just got a the new game informer with a cover story about Guitar Hero 4. Is this the same thing?
jsn @ May 22nd 2008 11:03AM
yes
Esat Dedezade @ May 22nd 2008 10:16AM
Am I the only one who has lost all interest in this series? I was hyped for GH2 on the 360, got it played it, got bored and don't plan on buying any more.
I'm not trying to start any flames here, I know its a great series. I was just wondering as I seem to be the only one that has lost the love for these games...
NATO_Duke @ May 22nd 2008 10:43AM
Nope, I am with ya. I am kinda burnt out on these companies making more instruments to send us each year. Its like the Madden of music now - except at a much higher cost.
I rather just see music add-ons for a while and then a new version when the one out begins to look stale. Not like this game is about the visuals anyway.
FOXHOUND @ May 22nd 2008 10:46AM
"Its like the Madden of music now - except at a much higher cost."
... +1. Can't really put it any better than that.
kbomb1upc @ May 22nd 2008 10:16AM
Activision is making Guitar Hero the Tony Hawk of the music genre.... the first couple games were fun and new but you get tired of it when they are releasing like two games a year... I'm happy I switch to Rock Band, much better music...
syrik zero @ May 22nd 2008 10:25AM
I agree. Twas a wise decision.
bounchfx @ May 22nd 2008 10:18AM
that's neat.. you can customize your character AND your gear. like, literally. We finally get to see the chart maker too. Looks like all the shit made is going to be just that.. charts. all Midi songs? It looks like you have a wide range judging by the shot but at the same time...
let's see a video before I make anymore assumptions, heh. might not be as big of a seller as it sounds though.:\
either way, it's looking good, if not extremely familiar
voodoo_craig @ May 22nd 2008 10:22AM
Hmm, no pic of Clive Winston yet, this does not bode well.
HighFiveJesus @ May 22nd 2008 10:27AM
exactly, if i have to, i'll fuckin make him myself.
I am really glad though that the singer with an extra head for a jaw can finally leave my dreams.
Tiptup300 @ May 22nd 2008 4:50PM
The story coverpage shows Clive
Farseer (GDI) @ May 22nd 2008 10:26AM
Huh, the post says that "...the new screens from Guitar Hero: World Tour represent a slightly more grown-up look for the series...", but I can't help but notice that the featured screen shot is in a Frat house. With balloons. And Christmas lights.
Will we get to play kids' birthday parties as well?
baby sea tuna @ May 22nd 2008 10:40AM
Dear god I hope so! I can't wait to rock Van Halen's "Jump" while defying gravity on a unicorn Moon Bounce!
*goes back to playing Rock Band*
Farseer (GDI) @ May 22nd 2008 10:46AM
I guess that just begs the question... with the unicorn moon bounce be unlockable, or will you need to purchase it as DLC?
Farseer (GDI) @ May 22nd 2008 10:50AM
*will the unicorn moon bounce...
Is it Friday yet?
SugarDaddy @ May 22nd 2008 10:37AM
Is that punk guy floating in mid air?
Farseer (GDI) @ May 22nd 2008 10:52AM
For now, yes. As soon as you unlock (or buy) the Unicorn Moon Bounce it will make more sense.
bearxor @ May 22nd 2008 10:39AM
One problem I see with the drum kit is that, unlike the Rock Band kit, there's no place to anchor the foot pedal. It looks like it's just free to go wherever.
This is good in the aspect that I can place it anywhere that's comfortable, but bad in that it will start sliding around during heavy usage.
Superstar90 @ May 22nd 2008 10:39AM
They should have just released 1 and added support for more instruments, songs and graphics and DLC.
Except, that wouldn't really work for the Wii.
Nor would they make the ridiculous sums of money off sequels and spinoffs.
nate @ May 22nd 2008 10:54AM
Taking a quick glance at the screenshots I noticed some composing options, scales ,etc. Undeniably, it's an interesting implementation but seems rather complicated and perhaps finally justifying the usual "zomg liek y dun u lrn real guitar instead kk" comments.
baby sea tuna @ May 22nd 2008 11:00AM
I was thinking the same thing. If you get to write your own music as well as doing string bends or pickslides or whatever, in addition to the orignial GH mechanic, why *not* just play regular guitar? I mean, GH3 already made me feel like shit for my lack of shreddin skillz, do I really need to play another one that's even more realistic?
jsn @ May 22nd 2008 11:08AM
It's a poor gimmick to make up for the fact that you're:
1. Late to the game
2. Losing core fan interest.
As someone who has used sequencing and midi software through the years, it's not easy to track out songs. It's going to be even more difficult trying to do it with a controller and the big thing is...who would really rather play a questionably composed unknown song over a real playtested song by a band you know? It's a VERY VERY niche interest thing.
giantenemycrab @ May 22nd 2008 11:02AM
Meh.
BrotherEstapol @ May 22nd 2008 11:06AM
Well considering we still don't have Rock Band here in Australia, there's a good chance that this could be released before, or around the same time as Rock Band.
I've also got a feeling that it'll be cheaper.
On another note, I donno why people are complaining about this game. It was pretty obvious that this was gonna happen after rock band came out...how else would Activision be able to stay compeditive?
I can understand why the people who already have rockband won't be getting this(who honestly expects that the new drums will be compatible?), but for the people who haven't got it already, it gives them choice.
In the end, more choice it better for the consumer as it(should) drive prices down due to competition.
The other thing I hear someone saying was about exclusive DLC tracks. I would have thought that having your song on both Rockband and GH would make more sense since you'd be potentionally expanding your consumer base...in which case, if you went exclusive, you'd wanna be getting a pretty massive cheque to compensate for lost sales from the other game.
I donno...in the end I just hope it's not shit and that it actually gets realeased here. Rockband in September for $1000AUD?(what EB Games is asking for atm) Get real.
why not the LS2LS7? @ May 22nd 2008 11:19AM
A slightly more grown up look. Amazing, where does Activision get their ideas?
Oh yeah. From Rock Band.
Why own a copy when you can own the original?
Matt @ May 22nd 2008 11:46AM
I couldn't agree more.
I'm wondering what Harmonix is cooking up, if anything, in response to this in terms of more DLC, etc. Haven't I also heard rumors of a Rock Band 2.....?
ross @ Jul 14th 2008 12:38AM
cuz... rock band sorta sucked... like, the songs weren't very fun, you played them over and over whether you liked it or not, and the drumset was horrible! i broke 3 pedals, a set of drumsticks, wore a pair of drumsticks down, and the pads weren't very sensitive! guitar hero is much better at making things.
Martez @ May 22nd 2008 11:26AM
And yet, the thing I'd REALLY like them to copy from Rock Band is the DLC content and pricing/packaging.
The note chart stuff is definitely interesting, I just don't see Activision pulling it off. I wouldn't mind being wrong here, though.
Mystic @ May 22nd 2008 11:47AM
Wow!! This looks amazing! I was let down by Rockbands graphics and filter use. I always liked GHIII graphics better and their single player was much more fun. If GH's drums are as good or better than Rockbands, than for sure I'll be selling Rockband and getting GuitarHero World Tour.
Roto13 @ May 22nd 2008 11:58AM
They'd better not cut Izzy Sparks. :P
ibitepizzaa @ May 22nd 2008 12:55PM
Nah they wouldn't cut Izzy...but if they cut Lars, so help me I will...well I don't know what I would do, but you can bet it would be something I would regret.
koehler83 @ May 22nd 2008 3:23PM
At least they chose to downscale from HD to SD for the Wii and PS2, instead of upscaling for the Xbox and PS3.
That was just a really dumb move in GH3.
Art @ May 23rd 2008 12:32AM
I think it's funny that the graphical style looks lifted from RockBand. I mean I understand that Guitar Hero 3 looks ugly and awkward in comparison to Rock Band, but you'd think they'd just tighten up their graphics instead of charging head first after Harmonix in that style department too.
Jordan @ May 23rd 2008 10:11AM
I don't know. The games are still fun to play, but like when the 360 version came out. I remember being all crazy siked for it. Now its like, Oh? They released a new one? Cool. I like them all, there good party games most of us normally split up which one you own between the freidns and when you get together for your little keggers you have all the GH games and RB.
None the less I think this will still be a good game. Almost no matter what EVERYONE is going to be like "There trying to hard I hate this series now" SO I think as long as there like dont try to do anything crazy with it it'll be good.
THe music selection in all the games are good. You can't really blame them for that, you know how hard it must be? Plus to get the licenses and crap just to have the games on there? No chance that Zeppelin will ever make it to GH (though we can dream) but Zep. wont let them use there songs, and everyone says NEEDS MORE ZEPPELIN!