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We’re rock stars in our hands on gameplay with Guitar Hero

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Guitar Hero guitar

Guitar Hero is coming back, and it’s a whole lot better than it used to be. The guitar has been redesigned and actually almost feels like you’re playing a real instrument without the pressure of strings or musical ability. After getting my beautiful nail art-covered rock star hands on it thanks to a special invite to the Megarom offices, I’m convinced that this will be my party game of choice.

Here is the video of me explaining some of the new features of the controller, as well as some actual captured gameplay footage (minus the licensed music):

What I liked the most about the new controller was the all-new button placements. It feels so much more natural and easy to pick up and play. Previous Guitar Hero games had quite a learning curve – even after hours of playing at a friend’s house, I couldn’t bump the difficulty up to normal without getting booed off the stage. With the new Guitar Hero, I could pick up and play at a much harder difficulty simply because the controller made a whole lot more sense.

Your bandmates are there to encourage you while playing on the stage, or shoot you dirty looks when you miss that note, again. You can see me in the video trying to emulate their thumbs up silliness which feels a bit odd and repetitive when you’re playing on the same stage with the same band every time. Still, it certainly feels more realistic and immersive.

The demo only had a few songs to choose from, but each one was fun in its own way. Plus, with the new features that are basically turning Guitar Hero into a customized MTV (with actual music instead of reality TV shows), the variety sounds like it will be endless. In reality, though, I will probably drive everyone around me crazy by playing the same five songs over and over again.

Last Updated: July 28, 2015

32 Comments

  1. RinceThis

    July 28, 2015 at 13:03

  2. Sageville

    July 28, 2015 at 13:10

    Does it work with old controllers?

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    • RinceThis

      July 28, 2015 at 13:10

      I read somewhere no 🙁 Which is why I am pissed off.

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      • Sageville

        July 28, 2015 at 13:12

        Meh, if not I’ll rather buy some older hero games.

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        • Her Highness the Hipster

          July 28, 2015 at 13:15

          that was my original thought, but the new plastic guitar is far superior to the old one. changes gameplay and is just way more awesome.

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          • Sageville

            July 28, 2015 at 13:25

            Don’t tempt me satan!

          • Hammersteyn

            July 28, 2015 at 13:30

          • Greylingad[CNFRMD]

            July 28, 2015 at 13:49

            Hahahahahaha!!!! Aaaah man…. I’m sure I’ll be dodging lightning for the next few days… Thanks! That made me laugh way too hard!

          • RinceThis

            July 28, 2015 at 13:56

            WINNA

          • Dutch Matrix

            July 28, 2015 at 14:02

            Loosa! He listens to prayers and Heavy Metal. One Bad Pig and Mortification to be exact!

          • PoisonedBelial

            July 28, 2015 at 15:26

            m/

          • PoisonedBelial

            July 28, 2015 at 15:26

            m/

        • RinceThis

          July 28, 2015 at 13:17

          Yeah. I had no problem with the old guitar and I am a guitarist. One issue though was the fucking connection between the body and neck, had to mod mine to make it work after the connectors went whack.

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    • AfricanTimeZA

      July 28, 2015 at 13:26

      some say yes, but the new control has six frets, the old one has five , so it don’t look like it

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  3. RinceThis

    July 28, 2015 at 13:10

    Now I need to buy another piece of fisherprice plastic? 🙁

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  4. Hammersteyn

    July 28, 2015 at 13:11

    Rock out with your rooster out…..wait that doesn’t sound right…

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    • Mossel

      July 28, 2015 at 13:47

      Chill uit met jou tril uit. *fixed it for you.

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      • Hammersteyn

        July 28, 2015 at 14:17

        BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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  5. AfricanTimeZA

    July 28, 2015 at 13:12

    i want it now… i want it all…

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    • Dutch Matrix

      July 28, 2015 at 14:00

      I think it is “I want it all and I want it now…” – Queen (you know, the band?)

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      • Greylingad[CNFRMD]

        July 28, 2015 at 14:10

        Don’t lie, that’s your stripper name….

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        • Dutch Matrix

          July 28, 2015 at 14:36

          My Stripper name is Dutch…

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          • AfricanTimeZA

            July 28, 2015 at 14:44

            second name Oven…

          • Dutch Matrix

            July 28, 2015 at 14:47

            Coming from Osama Bin BUSH that seems a bit rich…

      • AfricanTimeZA

        July 28, 2015 at 14:43

        “He was a real ladies man, it’s a shame he died in a car accident”

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  6. Greylingad[CNFRMD]

    July 28, 2015 at 13:31

    Zoe, will the next song you play be this one?

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      July 28, 2015 at 13:44

      dunno, might try for this one next…

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      • Greylingad[CNFRMD]

        July 28, 2015 at 13:46

        Hehehe, that’s unfair, their controllers have waay more buttons!

        Edit: Also, they have fifteen fingers on each hand!

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      • Allykhat

        July 28, 2015 at 14:15

        Best I could ever do was medium at TTFAF….

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    • GooseZA

      July 28, 2015 at 14:16

      DAN!

      Reply

  7. HairyEwok

    July 28, 2015 at 14:45

    Psh it that all…. Hold my beer bro.

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  8. Fnuik

    July 28, 2015 at 15:17

    Thing I hated most from old guitar hero was the noise the controller made while playing, and seeing this video it seems the plastic clunky noises will still be there.

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