Guitar Hero overrated?

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#1 legofan712
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Anyone else think GH is overrated? I mean all the hype over a stupid game (in my opinion) I mean there's only 5 buttons, the whammy bar and the *string* button. It's seriously for people who can't get outside or pick up a REAL musical instrument, anyone else agree?
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#2 Vyse_Legends
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Well we all have different opinions(Halo anyone?)and we should respect people's opinions.
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#3 dgbeard45
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I agree somewhat. I do think it is overhyped and this should be the last guitar hero made (download new songs). It's pretty fun (especially since I've never wanted to play the guitar and still like it) but is it some amazing game that everyone must have, no, of course not.
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#4 cooldust
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i disagree GH games are really fun IMO getting GH3 for Xmas
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#5 bsin94
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The first GH was very innovative IMO. The other Guitar Heroes are more of the same, but I don't mind because I love playing these games.
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#6 buehler_evan
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Thanks to guitar hero... i actually did go and buy a REAL guitar and guess what... i sound like crap

guitar hero is a fun game and its makes you feel like a Guitar Hero

i play it because i feel the opposite way when i try to rock out on a real one

Happy

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#7 -Sniper99-
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I'm a drummer, and I suck at guitar. So I play Guitar Hero:)
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#8 zelon477
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thats like saying is crack bad for you. DUH, they are so similar to each other its not even funny, and the songs they have arent even that good the first one was awesome, but its just gotten kinda stupid from there...

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#9 The_Rick_14
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Anyone else think GH is overrated? I mean all the hype over a stupid game (in my opinion) I mean there's only 5 buttons, the whammy bar and the *string* button. It's seriously for people who can't get outside or pick up a REAL musical instrument, anyone else agree?legofan712

I play guitar and college football and enjoy guitar hero. Yes ther are only 5 buttons and the strum-bar but toss it on expert and see how long you last.

Also the original nintendo had a d-pad, a button, b button, start button, and select button and that didn't stop people from enjoying it.

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#11 Maximum-Torque
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think about it its a fun party game especially when there's a bunch of people around. and not everyone has the time or chance to learn how to play a real guitar and though this doesnt make up for it entirely it makes people a bit better inside when they feel like theyre playin songs they like
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#12 sa10kun
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Heh, getting mad at non musicians enjoying guitar hero is like getting mad at guys that play tony hawk religiously but don't skate irl. It is a game, it's meant to be fun. I play guitar but i suck at guitar hero. Despite that I recognize that its fun and don't take it too seriously. Everyone knows that playing guitar hero doesn't give you the ability to play an actual guitar. I actually agree that guitar hero is a bit overrated but I can understand why people like it soo much.
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#13 Tlahui
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the second one is awsome and I have played guitar ever since I have been 10, they are just very fun and it really gets very difficult after hard.
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#14 navigata
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Ive played this game, it doesnt really appeal to me. With that being said, im not going to say its overrated really...I mean some ppl like it, some ppl hate it. Its called opinions..thats mine

In conclusion, i feel that it has a large consumer base thats why it may seem like it is overrated..when really its jus talked about alot.

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#15 gsf
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i agree. i would never play it by myself however it is very entertaining with friends
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#16 b11051973
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Can not the same thing be said for any game?

Madden is just a stupid game that uses 2 analog sticks and a couple buttons. Why don't people just go outside and play a REAL sport?

Gran Turismo is just a stupid game that uses 1 analog stick and button for gas. Why don't people just go outside and drive a REAL car?

Call of Duty 4 is just a stupid game that uses 2 analog sticks and a couple buttons. Why don't people just go outside and join the REAL army?

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#17 Sk8ter_213
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Well we all have different opinions(Halo anyone?)and we should respect people's opinions.Vyse_Legends

what he said^^

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#18 DEVILinIRON
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Can not the same thing be said for any game?

Madden is just a stupid game that uses 2 analog sticks and a couple buttons. Why don't people just go outside and play a REAL sport?

Gran Turismo is just a stupid game that uses 1 analog stick and button for gas. Why don't people just go outside and drive a REAL car?

Call of Duty 4 is just a stupid game that uses 2 analog sticks and a couple buttons. Why don't people just go outside and join the REAL army?

b11051973

Heheheh....

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#19 legofan712
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I guess, sorry I was just getting mad at some of my friends so I showed em this thread cuz they're basically ditching others for playing guitar hero at home alllllll day. Didn't mean to offend any of you haha :P Then again in Tony Hawk you can't grind for that in real life :)
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#20 bigboss1203
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its overrated to a certain degree, i play guitar and im good, and i enjoy a good game of guitar hero every now and then

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#21 nicktarist
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It's overrated? hell yeah, but that doesn't rule out the fact that it's fairly fun to play (I'd never go out and buy it myself though). besides, I'm too busy buying REAL guitar gear. Like that mothership by pigtronix. lol jk.
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#22 coolkid93
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It's overhyped but it's fun though.
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#23 SageJMP
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It is always fun to watch someone bump up an old post and then see people reply to it as if it was just posted today.

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#24 Jannradio
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Completely agree, The Rock Band and Guitar Hero games are highly overrated. All they really do is change up the "flashy-ness" (as I like to put it) in each games and also add new songs.

Don't get me wrong, I own Rock Band and I love playing it with my friends but it most definately isn't the most memoriable game I have ever played and enjoyed. No way that these games deserve like 9's or 10's on any site's rating list. They're fun and all, but there are definately more enjoyable and competative games that are more "full" out on the market.

But then again... I'm the guy that tried Wii once and hates it because my little cousin could swing the controller around and manage to beat me at Wii tennis (when I was actually paying attention). I guess when it comes down to it, you have games designed for "gamers" like me and you, then you have games designed for kids, old people, and people who don't really get too in depth with the whole "video game experience."

That's why Guitar Hero gets high ratings, because it's more for music lovers than game lovers.