Finally on the wii
Secondly, I want to point out the obvious! This game is basically the same as GH2. It almost seems like a gimmick idea to have released this and to some, it has met a lot of criticism because it is so similar. I knew this before hand and was still pumped to get it first thing this morning.
So, that is enough ranting. So lets get into it. Right off the bat, this game is more graphically enhanced. It just looks so amazing right from the intro video right into the game play concert. This, in my opinion, is a small improvement, but an extremely vital one for this game. It is the first great move they have done. Secondly, the song list is MUCH better in my opinion again. Although I thought it was weird to be playing songs by The Killers and AFI since this is a "Legends of Rock" title, but whatever, these songs are still solid and fun to play.
I now want to talk about my favorite feature that I have seen so far. On the second tier, just before you play the encore, you are challenged to a duel. First off, the concept of dueling and battle points instead of start power is amazing. It just adds a great element to the game. So you face off against his guy playing not a song, but just kind of random frets and solos and what not. Just a really great element to the game. Once you beat him, guess what? You get the opportunity to play the encore song with him. Just a fun idea!
Another huge plus for this game is the new controller. That is, at least on the 360, is the new controller. This thing just feels SO nice. First off, it is wireless and lots so sweet. The feel of this controller however is the best part. I do not know what it is, but the weight and feel of this baby is just right.
Although I have yet to experience the online capabilities and thus, can not really talk to much about them; what I can say is that they are there and well, it is going to be another big plus for this game.
Really, my only criticism up to this point is the new start powers. I was always a big fan of the fantastic super human beings the characters became once you activated that star power in GH2. They seemed to have killed this feature and just made it really shinny and what not. No more crazy powers for our characters, so it would seem.
Ending comments, well, it is a great game. If you enjoyed GH2, well, how could you not pick it up. And well, the guitar/game package is the way to go for sure.