I've got Guitar Hero 5 and I must say...

[Wrythm]

The presentation is truly awesome.

If the tracklist wasn't so weak and they had a large list of great DLC like Rock Band, they would've really outdone themselves.

The Party Play is awesome, and I don't really want Harmonix and Rock Band 3 to necessarily copy things, but man it's too cool.

Gotta say I'm impressed with the overall gameplay.

The Hardest song on guitar is Spirit Of The Radio by Rush and I beat it way too easily for it to be the toughest, lol.

The second hardest drum song is Brianstorm by Arctic Monkeys and WOW that is a beast. I have my gripe that they don't re-chart hi-hat to red like RB does, but that song is a monsterrrr.

While Rock Band is still the better game, the cosmetic makeover GH5 got is very, VERY cool as well as the new gameplay features.

I give it an 8/10. Again if the tracklist was better this would be superb.

[taylorlee]

This is going to be moved, but from what I saw from GH5, it looked a ton better than WT.

Although, Spirit Of The Radio as the final song?

[Doc_SoCal]

Gee I wonder what wil become of a GH5 praise thread in the ROCKBAND forums.

[Oddbrother]

That's a nice, albeit brief, review.

I'll have to rent it someday to see if it's well worth keeping.

I've heard about export support from the previous Guitar Hero band games. Is this true?

[xRite Aidex]

Oh yeah? and I have Call of duty: modern warfare 2 and I hate it, they made it too future"istic"

done with this thread

[lotr rocks 0]

ima rent it for some achievo's and then probably abandon it. Not enough good songs imo to justify buying. But then again I generally learn of new songs I hadn't heard before so maybe theres some gems there that i dont know yet. We shall see

[taylorlee]

Oh yeah? and I have Call of duty: modern warfare 2 and I hate it, they made it too future"istic"

done with this thread

Really? Please explain.

I've been thinking about picking this up (despite it's overwhelming popularity), but if you've got it early, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the game.

[Wrythm]

Oh yeah? and I have Call of duty: modern warfare 2 and I hate it, they made it too future"istic"

done with this thread
Yeah, are you insinuating I don't have it? I'll gladly take a picture for you if you'd like.

I'm not here praising GH5 as something better than RB. I'm a Rock Band fanboy through and through I was just GENUINELY impressed by this.

Let's not get all butt-hurt. I'm saying what I am because most of the opinions I gathered from people on here was that GH5 wouldn't be any good. I'm letting you know that Harmonix has their work cut out for them if they are interested into competing cosmetically with their next release.

[xRite Aidex]

yes I would like to see it, since we all know the easter bunny has pictures of himself too...

[Wrythm]

WOW, lol. Okay give me a few moments.

[taylorlee]

yes I would like to see it, since we all know the easter bunny has pictures of himself too...

So you don't actually have CoD6?

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Anyways, I know it's possible that people could have the game early.

Some guy has a video of him playing and FC-ings songs already.

[xRite Aidex]

Really? Please explain.

I've been thinking about picking this up (despite it's overwhelming popularity), but if you've got it early, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the game.

I hope you picked up on the sarcasim? and its seeming to be well worth the 60...haha those forums are horrible and overrun with 12 year old kids...

And I really forgot this game was releasing so soon, so my bad to OP

[T-Hybrid]

I don't get why people are demanding the OP prove they have it...there's already videos on YouTube.

[HeyRiles]

I always knew Brianstorm would be the monster of non-metal drums, ever since I heard the song was going to be in a rhythm game

[DaronMalakianXVII]

I thought "Scatterbrain" by Jeff Beck was the hardest on guitar?

[Armymond]

What's the hardest drum song in the game? I checked out the Brainstorm chart you mentioned and it was absolutely insane!

[ShoTTySLanKiN]

yes I would like to see it, since we all know the easter bunny has pictures of himself too...


Man calm down. The game comes out in 3 days. I'm sure there are plenty of people who got an early copy.

My question is did you do the import of GHWT? And if you did what songs cross over?

[xRite Aidex]

I don't get why people are demanding the OP prove they have it...there's already videos on YouTube.

I already apologized even before he proves it, i completly forgot when this game was coming out, and I just watched the videos....sorry!:cool:

[The_Oreo]

yes I would like to see it, since we all know the easter bunny has pictures of himself too...
Wow, I actually cannot wait till you get way shut-down by the OP. SchnackAttack has had the game for a while now, youtube'd plenty of the vids.

[Wrythm]

I don't get why people are demanding the OP prove they have it...there's already videos on YouTube.
Because they are super-duper forum nazis.

Here you go bro.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8311/dsc01864l.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3553/dsc01863l.jpg

Enjoy feeling like an idiot.

[kiggidykev]

It's out in like three days. Does anyone care?

[Wrythm]

They shouldn't, I was just trying to give some insight on it from a fellow Rock Band lover's point of view. Apparently that rubs people the wrong way around here.

[xRite Aidex]

Because they are super-duper forum nazis.

Here you go bro.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8311/dsc01864l.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3553/dsc01863l.jpg

Enjoy feeling like an idiot.

Thanks...glad you feel the need to make yourself look better by calling me an idiot...I apologized 5 minutes ago

[HeyRiles]

Personally, I didn't care if you had the game three days early and had a good review of it or not

[Wrythm]

You went and edited it in then.

Still, how about you stop acting like a dick by first impression and made you wouldn't warrant being called one.

[Wrythm]

Personally, I didn't care if you had the game three days early and had a good review of it or notThanks for entering the thread and taking the time to post in it then. :rolleyes:

[HeyRiles]

And thank YOU for feeling the need to provide evidence for an argument that was irrelevant a full page after the fact anyone cared if you actually had the game or not

[Wrythm]

Excuse me for the usage of the internet by other forum go'ers. Next time I'll be sure to grab my digital camera, take the pictures, and upload them in a much more timely manner to appease you. Seriously? Go be lame elsewhere, please.

[Runesmith]

How fun are the bass charts, generally? I'd be mighty appreciative for some feedback about that. :p

[Wrythm]

I rarely play bass, but lemme play the hardest one really quick, lol.

[xRite Aidex]

Excuse me for the usage of the internet by other forum go'ers. Next time I'll be sure to grab my digital camera, take the pictures, and upload them in a much more timely manner to appease you. Seriously? Go be lame elsewhere, please.

You make me laugh...have a cold one on me...enjoy your game, this is the RB forums, all you get is flamers and fanboys on these forums about RB vs. GH

Thanks for the pics btw...just do it with the OP next time please? thanks

[HeyRiles]

Or, next time you can skip steps one through three and just not take a troll on the internet seriously when they are just trying to get you upset - how about that? It takes a lot less work and creates a lot less stress for you, as well as avoiding the inevitable embarrassment of losing an argument to somebody better than you down the road for your stupid bickering

[Wrythm]

Sorry about the insults.

I'll opt for a cold Sprite. Not much of a beer drinker, lol.

And will-do!

[xRite Aidex]

Or, next time you can skip steps one through three and just not take a troll on the internet seriously when they are just trying to get you upset - how about that? It takes a lot less work and creates a lot less stress for you, as well as avoiding the inevitable embarrassment of losing an argument to somebody better than you down the road for your stupid bickering

Me the troll?:(

I looked up to you too...(seriously)

[Armymond]

No one knows the answer to my question?

[HeyRiles]

Well why did you feel the need to call him out on not owning the game in the first place?

[nx s1c4r1o]

this looks like a great game1
too bad i can't afford it

[Wrythm]

Or, next time you can skip steps one through three and just not take a troll on the internet seriously when they are just trying to get you upset - how about that? It takes a lot less work and creates a lot less stress for you, as well as avoiding the inevitable embarrassment of losing an argument to somebody better than you down the road for your stupid bickeringI think this post is what you interwebz people call "fail"? Stop it.

[Cubecubed]

What's the hardest drum song in the game? I checked out the Brainstorm chart you mentioned and it was absolutely insane!

21st century Schizoid man by King Crimson. :)

[xRite Aidex]

Well why did you feel the need to call him out on not owning the game in the first place?

Because I forgot what happened when RB2 got released with that whole deal...and I hadnt checked youtube on videos yet...and just cause its late and I thought it was some 12 year old kid just trying to be cool.
And I apologized for it and got pwned

[Wrythm]

21st century Schizoid man by King Crimson. :)Actually it's Scatterbrain (Live) or something like that by Jeff Beck.

[Cubecubed]

Actually it's Scatterbrain (Live) or something like that by Jeff Beck.

there is no way in hell that is harder on drums,i saw the video for it,and it was beyond insane,lol.

[ylowbstard]

Ahh, got to love pointless arguments.

Anyway, I just got my copy today, and it is a great music game. Much better than I even expected. The note charts have been greatly improved, the interface has recieved an Extreme make-over to say the least, and the timing when hitting notes is now perfect (one of the best improvement from WORLD TOUR). The music studio has been improved greatly, but it's still going to take me awhile to get the hang of it. Countering this, GH Jams is awesome, letting you mess around on the fret board with a slew of different sound options. It's not in depth, but it's fun!

The biggest improvement (and win) is in the game's visual presentation. It's just a beautiful looking game this time around. Best graphics in a music game so far. Animations (especially those of the celeb avatars) are stellar, most notably Shirley Manson and Matt Bellamy. Johnny Cash and Cobain look great, but their motion capture isn't as impressive for thier songs. All around, the venues, crowds, and next-gen graphical polish as a whole deliver a visual (cosmetic) presentation that is unmatched in the genre as of now. RB3, take note.

Now for the setlist. It's my favorite in any music game so far, but that obviously just reflects my personal taste. How one feels about the setlist as a whole will be the attribute that places this game at the top of gamer's music/rythm list or not. Even if your not in aw about the set, be sure to atleast check the game out for it's stellar gameplay, amazing visuals, and it's abundance of new, extensive, and interesting features (I haven't come close to getting around to all of the yet).

I'd give Guitar Hero 5 a 9/10.

BREAKDOWN:

1. Guitar Hero 5
2. Rock Band 2 (due to the fact I don't buy a lot of DLC)
3. Guitar Hero Metallica
4. Rock Band
5. Guitar Hero 3
6. Guitar Hero 2
7. Guitar Hero World Tour
8. Guitar Hero: Smash Hits
9. Guitar Hero
10. Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

[xRite Aidex]

BREAKDOWN:

1. Guitar Hero 5
2. Rock Band 2 (due to the fact I don't buy a lot of DLC)
3. Guitar Hero Metallica
4. Rock Band
5. Guitar Hero 3
6. Guitar Hero 2
7. Guitar Hero: Smash Hits
8. Guitar Hero
9. Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

You forgot "GH:WT"?? I hated its setlist besides 10 songs

[ShoTTySLanKiN]

But what about the import code? You try that?

[jonoo24]

BREAKDOWN:

1. Guitar Hero 5
2. Rock Band 2 (due to the fact I don't buy a lot of DLC)
3. Guitar Hero Metallica
4. Rock Band
5. Guitar Hero 3
6. Guitar Hero 2
7. Guitar Hero World Tour
8. Guitar Hero: Smash Hits
9. Guitar Hero
10. Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Your entire argument is invalid because of #'s 5 and 6

[Wrythm]

Awesome review ylowbstard.


How fun are the bass charts, generally? I'd be mighty appreciative for some feedback about that. :p

I think you'll be sorely disappointed. i just played 13 minutes and 40 seconds of the most boring song on bass almost ever.

"Do You Feel Like We Do? (Live)" by Peter Frampton.

God that was boring as HELL.

[ryan12147]

I had a feeling Brianstorm would be up there in difficulty. The drumming sounds insane.

[ShoTTySLanKiN]

Here is the 35 songs that transfered over. Got the list from GH Forums.

About A Girl, Are You Gonna Go My Way, Band on the Run, Dammit, Demolition Man, Do it Again, Everlong, Heartbreaker, Hollywood Nights, The Joker, The Kill, L'Via L'Viaquez, Lazy Eye, Livin' On a Prayer, Love Spreads, The Middle, Never Too Late, No Sleep Till Brooklyn, Obstacle 1, One Armed Scissor, One Way Or Another, Our Truth, Overkill, Re-Education Through Labor, Santeria, Shiver, Soul Doubt, Spiderwebs, Stillborn, Stranglehold, Sweet Home Alabama, Today, Toy Boy, Up Around The Bend, You're Gonna Say Yeah

Proof:
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6978/29082009100.jpg

Also he said all the DLC EXCEPT Hendrix was there.

[Soja]

I think you'll be sorely disappointed. i just played 13 minutes and 40 seconds of the most boring song on bass almost ever.

"Do You Feel Like We Do? (Live)" by Peter Frampton.

God that was boring as HELL.It can't be worse than Whatcha' Want.

[Wrythm]

You could make an argument. So Whatcha Want is only like 3 and a half minutes. This is nearly 14 of playing the same exact thing for about 12 minutes of it.

AND it's supposed to be the hardest bass song in the game. That's sad.

[The_El_Gringos]

Here is the 35 songs that transfered over. Got the list from GH Forums.

About A Girl, Are You Gonna Go My Way, Band on the Run, Dammit, Demolition Man, Do it Again, Everlong, Heartbreaker, Hollywood Nights, The Joker, The Kill, L'Via L'Viaquez, Lazy Eye, Livin' On a Prayer, Love Spreads, The Middle, Never Too Late, No Sleep Till Brooklyn, Obstacle 1, One Armed Scissor, One Way Or Another, Our Truth, Overkill, Re-Education Through Labor, Santeria, Shiver, Soul Doubt, Spiderwebs, Stillborn, Stranglehold, Sweet Home Alabama, Today, Toy Boy, Up Around The Bend, You're Gonna Say Yeah

Proof:
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6978/29082009100.jpg

Also he said all the DLC EXCEPT Hendrix was there.

:(

How is Assassin not on that list?!?! Bellamy is even in the freaking game!!! No wonder the export is only like $3.50.

Activ-fail.

[Zabiii]

does the export work for wii?

[Zebracakes]

The two for one deal and all the challenges and game modes might make this a must buy..and I really didn't even think about picking it up a couple weeks ago. It just seems fun..can you believe that? lol

[ArmsAreLoud]

does the export work for wii?

Yes, yes it does.

@Wrythm: Can you think of any prior bass songs that it was like? If it was anything like Hollywood Nights, I can understand why it could be both very difficult and boring as hell.

[Pwnz0r3d]

Kurt Cobain would so go on a rampage right now....

[RoboEnigma]

It seems that during the freestyle bits you can actually play the drum samples...very nice..

Think I'm right on that, anyway, need confirmation.

[ExpertDrummer]

Because they are super-duper forum nazis.

Here you go bro.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8311/dsc01864l.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3553/dsc01863l.jpg

Enjoy feeling like an idiot.

Hahaha, somebody got 0W3nD

[ArchangelZero]

Now I'm just gonna wait until someone flames you for giving GH a good review.>.>

[bmaninc]

So Misery Business and Tool don't transfer over. Great. :rolleyes:

[nicko68]

AAnimations (especially those of the celeb avatars) are stellar, most notably Shirley Manson and Matt Bellamy. Johnny Cash and Cobain look great, but their motion capture isn't as impressive for thier songs.

I guess it's tougher to motion capture dead people. :)

[Wrythm]

Yes, yes it does.

@Wrythm: Can you think of any prior bass songs that it was like? If it was anything like Hollywood Nights, I can understand why it could be both very difficult and boring as hell.

No there's absolutely nothing difficult about it. I honestly think a user that would normally play easy can beat it. Medium would annihilate it.

[Wrythm]

I guess it's tougher to motion capture dead people. :)I'd argue that it's easier. :-P

[Bosco32]

I'd argue that it's easier. :-P

Well, sure, but that is after you have to deal with all of the paperwork and labor to get to them in the first place.