A popular game for the Playstation 2, the core of the game revolves around timing and rhythym, similar to other such games like Dance Dance Revolution. Achieved popularity due to innovative controller (which is shaped like a Gibson SG) and well recieved reviews from numerous gaming publications. As a simulation, it more accurately simulates being a famous guitar
player (rising the ranks from unknown basement shredder to international phenomenon) than actually playing a real
guitar. Although the game does include the ability to use
hammer-ons and pull-offs, the game utilizes 5 buttons and a strum bar in place of strings on the guitar controller, so more complicated maneuvers are impossible. This has caused a bit of controversy among real guitarists towards
people who often play this game, citing that it is
nothing like playing a real guitar.
I'
m so sick and tired of being bored,
Had it up to here with being ignored.
The kids that walk by in their tired haze,
Lookin' for a place just to have their say:
Gonna be a guitar
hero!
We finally got our way!
Gonna be a guitar
hero!
Gotta get on stage today!