IGN Rock Band 2 Review 9.0!?

[jasonnc80]

SHMUPGurus said:

jasonnc80 said:

A lot of the arguments you use against Harmonix SHMUP you can turn around you and say the exact same thing to Activision.  You derided Harmonix for needing a "kick in the pants" but I would say Neversoft needed one just as badly after the lazy cash-ins of the Guitar Hero franchise that were both GH:3 and GH:Aerosmith.  You condemn Harmonix for "copying" the GH:WT drums and DLC for the Wii, but write-off any similarities that Activision has taken with their product.  You play up the "music generator" but totally ignore the continuing weekly commitment to bring worthwhile content to RB owners.  Content that is priced the most competitive on the market thus far.  This isn't a personal attack but it seems your argument rests more on emotion of the developer than the content that it brings.

Well, seriously here, how can you say Guitar Hero 3 was a quick cash-in? It was the next-gen sequel to the Guitar Hero series, meaning it was much needed to bring another one out during the beginning of the generation. I have to agree though, Aerosmith was money made easily, but I'd rather pay $60 for 41 songs than 41 songs ranging from an average $2 each. Besides, you know what you're getting into with Aerosmith, Aerosmith songs, and if you don't like the band, don't buy the game. o_o

Also, about your second point, I did say that competition was much needed, and also said that it seems to me that World Tour is going to offer as much as Rock Band, but with a little bit more things that I prefer compared to the RB games. First thing to point out is the difficulty with the Guitar (Bass is even worse), which is definitely not up there in Rock Band. Second thing to point out, the song creator, which is a cool little extra that can upgrade your playtime up a superior notch. Don't forget to add as well exclusive FULL albums for World Tour.

And yes, I seriously have a grudge against Harmonix for their insolence toward their ''other'' customers, and this guy needs to die FAST:

Stupid arrogant b@stard! >_<

*EDIT: To say something about your edit, please refer to my second paragraph. It was much needed.

I was maybe harsh about Guitar Hero 3 being a cash-in but in all fairness it didn't seem to bring a lot to the table as far as innovation over the "last gen" games.  That was mainly my point....that both parties to some extent could be guilty of the same thing.  Trying to criticise one while ignoring the other just seemed a little unfair to me. I don't unjustly hate one or the other (check my gamerscore I've played them all quite a bit including GH1 at my brother-in-laws) I was just trying to stick up a little for what I felt was some unworthy criticism.  It wasn't totally directed at you either, it seems a lot of people in the thread just wanted to jump to conclusions before getting a hands-on themselves.