Guitar Hero: The U.S. equivalent to Guitar Freaks

[davidbrit2]

I read somewhere that the tracks are cover versions - is that the case?

Yes, except for the hidden indie tracks.

[devilman]

I shoulda added this to my original post - are the covers any good? I quite liked some of the GF ones out of sheer cheesiness.

[pacmanhat]

I shoulda added this to my original post - are the covers any good? I quite liked some of the GF ones out of sheer cheesiness.

Most of the covers sound amazingly similar to the originals. There are exceptions, but for the most part these are the best sounding covers I've ever heard in a game like this.

[Oobgarm]

I shoulda added this to my original post - are the covers any good? I quite liked some of the GF ones out of sheer cheesiness.

Most of the covers sound amazingly similar to the originals. There are exceptions, but for the most part these are the best sounding covers I've ever heard in a game like this.

Indeed. The music itself is nearly spot-on. The vocals on a few songs are noticably different, like Incubus, Pantera, and Megadeth.

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The folks above are correct. This game is awesome.

The only gripes I have are the size of the buttons on the guitar-they're a little big, so hitting the orange button can really be a chore, especially during a fast solo or arpeggio.

Also, the difficulty of this game really shows once you get into hard mode. Expert is suicide. I pretty much breezed through medium without a problem, save for Bark at the Moon. I switched over to hard and had my ass handed to me. I'm sure I'll get better with more practice.

[Austin]

I just read Gamespot's review of this (9.0/10.0) and now I really can't wait. I just bumped it up a few spots on my "to-buy-when-i-have-the-cash" list.

And a sweet Freezepop track! I can't wait.

[Amy Rose]

On the GH forums -

'Please be patient about a PAL release.

We are in discussions with multiple European partners regarding a PAL release.
Other territories are also under discussion/negotiation/planning.

Please patient and stop emailing RO/HMX regarding it.
We are working as quickly as possible on this.

We didn't want to announce anything to misslead anyone but this is as much as we can say.'

*crosses fingers*

Ohhhhhhh yeah! [/Duffman]

This better come out in PAL. Come to think of it, so should Taiko Drum Master.

[Six Switch]

kinda lame that they are covers,but i should have expected that.every other music game is pretty much the same.but i will be picking this up tomorrow,looking forward to it.

[LiquidPolicenaut]

I'm also interested in playing this one too, but they should have had at least ONE Van halen song! On the issue of covers, I understand...and yet I don't. How come the songs in Frequency and Amplitude are from the real artists and not covers while the ones in Guitar hero are covers?

[Cmosfm]

kinda lame that they are covers,but i should have expected that.every other music game is pretty much the same.but i will be picking this up tomorrow,looking forward to it.

I was kinda dissapointed in that they were covers as well, but honestly, if you didn't tell me they were...it would have taken me a LONG time to figure it out. These covers are damn near spot on, even Ozzy.

I'm loving the hell out of this game. BTW, when you're playing...STAND UP AND PLAY! May not sound like much, but I wasn't having fun until I got out of my chair, stood up, and started rockin' like hell. This game is awesome.

[Jasoco]

If it were a bit cheaper, I'd get it for my guitar learning brother. Maybe by his birthday... in 2 years.

[davepesc]

Glad to hear this is good. I can't wait to try it out...And I suck at rhythm games, so I usually avoid them.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Well, I got it today, and played for 4 and a half hours straight. I unlocked everything but a couple skins in Medium mode, and I got atleast 4 stars in all but I think 2 songs. This game is so god-damned awesome.

And a sweet Freezepop track! I can't wait.

If you've heard the song they have in the game on their cd (Ready 2 Rokk) dont expect it to sound the same. An added guitar part makes it sound sooo much more awesome. Freezepop is such a good group.

[Six Switch]

oh yeah i picked this up today.and after a hour or so i have to say it is awesome.just like real guitar i am much better sitting down and easy mode is...well,easy.

good game,worth the money i think.

[Jestr]

Did anyone ever answer if the game will work for left handed people? I went on the official site and didn't find anything. Can someone help out?

[Six Switch]

yes,you can change the set up to lefty in the game.

you can,indeed,rock.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Well, I've reached a wall. The last three songs on expert are totally impossible. I guess I just need to play some more of the 'easier' expert songs.

[Six Switch]

i am having trouble with hard.

this shit is haaaaaaard

[Beefy Hits]

OT, but did I see a listing on EB.com for Beatmania for PS2 in January?

[davidbrit2]

That is correct. The actual release date currently isn't any more specific than early 2006. I think they might be going for a spring release.

[ChronoTriggaFoo]

I just bought this tonight at Best Buy, and my girlfriend and I have been having a blast with it!!

Where can I find another guitar to do some killer duo's?? I've seen the multiplayer-packs on eBay, but I've already got the one set and don't want to drop another $75.

GREAT GAME!!