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Dtoid, I ask thee: Rock Band or Guitar Hero III?
velcroman | 3:58 PM on 09.05.2007 13 comments



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So, in 2 months time, Guitar Hero Triple will be out and in 3 months, Rock Band will debut, and the gaming community will rock their faces off. Being a fan of Guitar Hero 1+2, I, among millions, are looking forward to another rock and roll rhythm game. But, the question isn't are you ready, but which are you shoveling out you dough for? Guitar Hero or Rock Band?

Among my friends, it's split in half, there's the GH fans and the Rock Band fans. Recent heated debates between us have made me bring this question to the Dtoid Mass, "Hackers on Steroids", "Internet Killing Machine" or whatever you kids call yourselves these days.

Now I've taken an unbiased look at both song lists for both games and honestly I want to play Rock Band's songs more, GHIII has several good songs, but Rock Band wins in my mind. (Rock Band's List and Guitar Hero III's ) Everyone knows these games are all about the songs and the immersion, so this is number one on the argument list as far as I'm concerned. I'll let you make up which list you make yours.

Further arguments: "Bleh! Rock Band costs too much!!!11," only if you want it too, if you want one instument, the cost is no different, rendering this point null and void. Next, Guitar Hero is tried and true, simple and fun, just a guitar, no mic, drums, cowbell, etc. Alright, alright. There's a million thing that could be brought to the table. I would like you to come up with some and comment. Flame war ON!



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Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:07
Tino
Well you refer to Guitar Hero as tried and true but wouldn't the same go for Rock Band? Harmonix's reputation is long outstanding perfecting the "hit exploding music notes that travel down a set path" kinda gameplay. Ever play Frequency or Amplitude? Both theirs. Then Karaoke Revolution is another departure of theirs so they have proven that they have perfected the guitar, bass, and microphone gameplay and from what I hear the addition of drumming gameplay is quite smooth.

Have any friends that are going to pick up rock band? Or perhaps have friends that are getting Guitar Hero 3? If your friends are mostly getting GH3 I would go with Rock Band, if your friends are going with mostly Rock Band, I would go with Rock Band.

Looks like I'm going with Rock Band on this. Don't get me wrong, Guitar Hero 3 looks incredibly fun but I've got my heart set on Rock Band.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:13
Rockvillian
*cough*just get real instruments*cough*
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:14
BahamutZero
rock band for drums
Coonskin05's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:14
Coonskin05
If you just want short term enjoyment, it's simply a matter of deciding which tracklist you like the most...but if you want replayability, you've gotta go with Rock Band. 4 instruments and DLC every week (GH2 already promised that and didn't deliver, so I'm hoping Rock Band will stay true to it's word.)
velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:15
velcroman
Tried and true in the way that mic/drums/etc will get in the way and just guitar is the best route.
Dynamic Sheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 17:28
Dynamic Sheep
Rock Band all the way. the d/l'able albums allow you to play what you want rather than what the developers put on the disk + three songs that they picked and put up for sale for $5 (I think). Plus, I remember reading somewhere that the GH controller will work for Rock Band.
masterledz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:00
masterledz
I'm with lemon. Epic Dtoid bands will be SW33T all around.

Rock Band has my vote.
velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:01
velcroman
Sur-ee-us-lee, i can imagine the sweet band performances and tourneys we can have with 4 dtoiders rockin it.
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 18:24
LostCrichton
Rock Band. Although I'll end up getting both, my attention and focus is squared on Rock Band.
Bricfa's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2007 19:14
Bricfa
god damn, they both have such good songs.
GHIII has "Rock 'n roll all night", but Rock band has "Tom sawyer"

GAHHHHH!
I wonder what the limit is for band members in Rock Band...
It would be cool to make a guitar army like in Idiocracy.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2007 07:35
Snaileb
GH3 has an awesome track list, I just think everyone is playing Rock Band.
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