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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

It's obvious that Neversoft put in a lot more effort into Aerosmith than Harmonix put into Rock the 80s, thanks to the fan service in the game and subtle improvements. But ultimately how much you personally enjoy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith depends on how much you like the band. If you love Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is easily the best Guitar Hero yet.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a title for hardcore Aerosmith fans and gamers that must have their next Guitar Hero fix. If you’re a casual Guitar Hero gamer you might be hard pressed to justify getting the game since the core Guitar Hero experience hasn’t changed. A few minor tweaks and changes but the only big difference is the Aerosmith paint job I’ve mentioned. If you can’t wait till Guitar Here World Tour comes out then make sure to check out GH: Aerosmith but be prepared. If the game would have focused entirely on Aerosmith and included all of their songs I think this would have been a must buy for all GH fans.

Neversoft and RedOctane played it safe by changing little to nothing in the Guitar Hero franchise with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. It delivers an enjoyable experience that new and old players can get immersed it. While the developers managed to not screw anything up, they didn’t add any real value to the game either that made us feel it was worth every cent.

This is a game serious Aerosmith fans absolutely shouldn't do without, but I'd also argue it has plenty of appeal to the general gaming public - at least Wii owners who have more limited Guitar Hero options than other console owners. On higher difficulty settings, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a blast to play. The group's music is a great fit for the gameplay. Most players will ultimately derive a good deal of enjoyment from bashing the band's tunes on a fake plastic guitar, even if it is a short-lived experience.

It's tough to get excited about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. It's essentially a re-release of Guitar Hero III with a new song list and some new avatars. No versions of this game will have any downloadable content, so you're stuck with the 40-odd tracks on the disc. Still, it is Guitar Hero and the formula can deliver a lot of fun. The game is easier than any before it, which makes it a nice choice for anybody looking to jump in and try out a Guitar Hero game for the first time. Just double check your status in the Aerosmith fan club before running out to buy this one.

At the end of the day the really big question is: “Does Guitar Hero: Aerosmith really deserve my money?” It is this writer’s opinion that if you are a true Guitar Hero fan, or just a fan of Aerosmith, you may find value in this game. That being said, paying full price for a game with only 40 songs and no support for DLC, makes for a game short on replay value and seems somewhat expensive. Those new to the Guitar Hero experience may want to look to other versions of the game for a deeper and longer lasting experience. Make no doubt about it though; this game is truly a Guitar Hero experience, so you should at least give it a try.

"Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" é lançamento que tem cara de caça-níqueis. Não há nenhum elemento novo que possa justificar um novo título avulso; bastava lançar um grande pacote de músicas para o jogo, como aconteceu recentemente com "Rock Band", que levou um do "The Who". Felizmente a mecânica do jogo ainda consegue contagiar e, aliada ao carisma do Aerosmith, fica difícil guardar algum tipo de ressentimento, principalmente se você for fã da banda.

Of the few thousand songs in my iTunes library not one is by Aerosmith. I listened to Pump when it came out in 1989, but apart from that, my knowledge of the band is limited to what I've heard while browsing music TV or radio. Despite this, I enjoyed the band's Guitar Hero one-off. The note tracking is interesting and there is a good flow to the hammer-ons and pull-offs. There are only a few songs that would compel me to buy the game outright, but I did come to appreciate the songs I didn't know more. If I had the option, though, I'd still prefer to simply buy the songs I like rather than buy the full retail disc.

Avec une playlist comportant pas moins de 40 morceaux, dont une vingtaine consacrée réellement au groupe, Guitar Hero : Aerosmith est forcément moins complet que Guitar Hero III : Legends of Rock. Mieux vaut donc porter Steven Tyler et ses trois autres partenaires dans son cœur pour que les 70 € réclamés en caisse passent comme une lettre à la Poste.

Si l’on voulait caricaturer, Guitar Hero : Aerosmith pourrait être taxé de « jeu fainéant ». Les meilleures chansons du groupe de Steven Tyler sont là, pas de soucis de ce côté. Les amateurs apprécieront de pouvoir enfin boucler le solo de Walk This Way sans y laisser leurs doigts et seront sans doute heureux de découvrir le groupe virtuellement modélisé. Mais le maigre contenu et le prix exagéré de l’ensemble en font un titre avant tout réservé aux véritables adorateurs du groupe. Les autres seront vite déçus par l’absence d’originalité de cet opus. Opportuniste Guitar Hero : Aerosmith ? Sans doute.

Das Spiel ist eine solide Guitar-Hero-Folge, mehr nicht. An Spielbarkeit und Arrangements gibt es nichts auszusetzen. Dennoch wirkt die Aerosmith-Songliste lieblos ausgesucht. Es fehlt ein Online-Shop wie es ihn in "Guitar Hero 3" gab. Sie können also keine weiteren Titel online kaufen, um das Songrepertoire nach eigenem Gusto zu erweitern.

Guitar Hero Aerosmith ne manque pas de charme, même pour ceux qui ne sont pas particulièrement fans du groupe, les titres choisis pour figurer sur le disque ayant un énorme pouvoir fédérateur. Mais si la pilule a du mal, beaucoup de mal à passer, c'est parce qu'Activision ne se prive pas de vendre un titre largement moins complet que le jeu original à plein tarif pour 40 morceaux, soit 30 de moins que dans Legends Of Rock, c'est presque du vol. A ce prix-là, le jeu perd fatalement de son intérêt.

While I’ve always liked Aerosmith I never explored them thoroughly to really appreciate their music, and I figured this would be the opportunity to do so. So from this perspective, it didn’t seem like that horrible of an idea to pick up, but without any changes to gameplay and content from Guitar Hero III, the gameplay formula has actually began to feel stale. So, if you don’t care for the music or are wary that you’ll grow tired of Guitar Hero’s gameplay, I wouldn’t suggest Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, especially not at its current retail price. The game should’ve been marketed and sold as an expansion to Guitar Hero III instead of a semi-sequel that feels like a complete rehash of the previous game. It simply doesn’t feel as if there’s much of a value here, that’s unless you’ve been completely unaware that something like Guitar Hero even exists, and if that’s the case, and you’re a fan of the music, feel free to jump in.

Au final, Guitar Hero : Aerosmith tue le concept dans l'œuf. On espère sincèrement qu'un autre jeu de ce genre ne viendra pas gonfler la liste des titres de la franchise dans les mois à venir, tant l'omniprésence d'un seul groupe dans une tracklist est assez stressante, seuls les vrais fans du groupe s'y retrouveront. Et encore, certains pourraient bien reprocher au jeu un manque réel d'intérêt sur le long terme.