Monday, December 8, 2008

What you have to know before you purchase Guitar Hero

By Nathan Jamieson

The Guitar Hero music video game is one of the most popular of all the games that you can use with the many different varieties of consoles available today. The thing that makes this particular game so special is the Guitar Hero guitar which one uses to interact with the game. Not only does it look like a real guitar but in order to play it you have to push the buttons on its fret board that correspond to the colored notes you see appearing on the screen in front of you.

Originally the game was developed by Harmonix Music Systems however the development of it in late 2007 then transferred to Neversoft. It was shortly after taking over its development that Neversoft introduced a new version of the game known as Legends of Rock and just like the ones developed previously proved very popular very quickly.

The great thing about this particular game is that not only can you play it on your own but if you want you have the opportunity to compete against another. Also there are a wide array of sound tracks that you are able to play the Guitar Hero guitar against. The music dates from the 1960's through to more well known music tracks of today.

Since the first Guitar Hero game was released a further 5 have been released in that time and more than 23 million units have been sold. One of the new ones that is certainly causing a stir and which is proving as popular as the other games in the series is the Guitar Hero 2 Bundle.

What you may find once you have got this particular Guitar Hero pack is that the game becomes addictive. You will find yourself attempting to move up the show biz ladder to become a world famous rock star as quickly as you can. In the beginning you will be required to play in small clubs and bars and then as your Guitar Hero guitar skills improve you move on to larger venues. Hopefully by the end of the game you will find yourself playing in large arenas and stadiums just as your guitar heroes do.

But as well as this game offering you different venues in which to play your guitar you have the opportunity to play a number of different characters. Each one of these comes with their own unique look and playing style. You can either choose to be a one who is a wow at playing heavy metal or rather play more like a classic rocker.

There are many features that the Guitar hero guitar come with that makes it feel as you are really playing the real instrument. It has five fret buttons that are multi colored, as well as a durable and responsive strum bar. Also these guitars come with a whammy bar that works and the buttons to select the mode in which you play and to start playing look like the volume knobs you find on the real instrument.

Along with the features already mentioned the Guitar Hero guitar has tilt sensors which recognize when the instrument is being pointed either straight up or down. It is a great game for people of all ages to play and to make it easy to use each one comes with an adjustable strap. Plus actually holding the instrument and lifting it up is no problem because it is made from plastic and so does not weigh much. If you are looking for something that the whole family can enjoy this Christmas then getting any version of the Guitar Hero games that work with the game console you have is something worth considering. - 16069

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