greenmedic88 said:
Doesn't change the fact that GH has sold about 15-16m copies. It's a fun GAME.
It is ironic though that if you can play a five star performance on the hardest level, you probably could have learned how to play the song on a real guitar in the same amount of time.
That complaint about GH and it's plastic guitars is pretty common, but the truth could be said about any shooter, sports game, etc.
You like FPS shooters? Join the Army. Become an infantryman, shoot with real weapons, and if you're (un)lucky, you'll be shooting at real people while being fired upon in a real combat zone. The irony here is a lot of soldiers still enjoy playing video games in their free time. No surprise, but military style shooters are pretty popular at the PX.
Like fighting games? Join a reputable martial arts studio. Get in shape. Learn a few things. Interact directly with people.
Exercise simulator? Neat. But you'd get better results with a real exercise regimen that includes weight training and solid cardio like running.
But the point of any of these games is not to substitute or ape reality. They are for entertainment. Anything they deliver beyond that is just a bonus. |
That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. I've been playing guitar for 13 years and can't play half the songs on Guitar Hero in real life without at least a months worth of practice (if at all). Keep in mind I HAVE PLAYED FOR 13 YEARS!!
To say that every drunken frat boy, or college student can pick up a guitar for the first time and play Metallica perfectly with only a month or two worth of work is bullshit. Keep your mouth shut, you insult the people who actually took the time to learn the instrument.
