Review: Groupies will love Guitar Hero Aerosmith

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Everyone else? Not so much.

You see, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was not intended for rhythm game fans. Maybe not even music fans. It was made for die-hard Aerosmith fans.

Like all previous Guitar Hero games, the Aerosmith version is technically sound with gameplay you’ve come to expect. But unlike other games in the series, the inaugural spin-off features half the number of playable tracks (40 in all) and a lot less artist variety, obviously.

And that’s largely where Guitar Hero Aerosmith fails from a subjective standpoint. The track list just isn’t compelling enough for most gamers to warrant a full-price purchase. Sure, I enjoy playing Dream On and Pink by Aerosmith, but playing the included Joan Jet, Cheap Trick, Lenny Kravitz, and Stone Temple Pilot singles is more fun.

Sadly, even some Aerosmith fans may be left wanting more, as there are several eponymous ’90s songs (the ones with videos starring Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverston) glaringly missing from the tracklist.

That said, I like the idea behind Guitar Hero Aerosmith — an interactive Behind The Music of sorts. I just would have preferred Led Zepplin, Van Halen, or Red Hot Chili Peppers for starters.

Three stars out of four if you’re an Aerosmith junkie. Two stars for everyone else.

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10 Comments

  1. I like GH: Aerosmith, though the full price point is a bit much. Maybe if I liked the band more, but full price with less songs and no downloadable songs (even on the 360 and PS3 version) is pretty crappy.

    That being said, I’ll still pay full price for GH: Metallica. Like I said, maybe if I like the band more.

  2. Still holding out for World Tour on Wii. I want some bang for my buck.

  3. How about Guitar Hero: Coldplay!?

    …anyone?

  4. 5 out of 5 for me, a die-hard Aerosmith fan.

  5. I just got the disc from GameFly today .. gotta see if I agree with Blake!

  6. @David – Is GameFly really worth the money? I’m thinking of subscribing.

    On Topic – I’m thinking Guitar Hero: Free. Alllll riiigghhtt now….

  7. I’m waiting for GH: U2. Sure, it’ll be like three notes for every 6 your hear, but that’s part of the fun with The Edge!

    Seriously, though, this should have been like $20, or DLC. Pick a band’s “Greatest Hits” album and make it work, that’s good enough for me. 10-20 tracks of the best songs is all I need from any band, and not for full price. Not even for U2 (though maybe for World Tour with the drums and mic …).

  9. Well, I liked this fairly well.
    But there are several flaws to the game – mainly timing issues and jittery graphics. And tweaking the settings doesn’t help it a bit.
    (Yes, they were officially acknowledged on the game’s forums by the designers.)

    I really, really hope these developers get their act together and make a respectable version for World Tour and Metallica.
    You have to really get those controls down pat, developers!

  10. Seriously, though, this should have been like $20, or DLC. Pick a band’s “Greatest Hits” album and make it work, that’s good enough for me. 10-20 tracks of the best songs is all I need from any band, and not for full price. Not even for U2 (though maybe for World Tour with the drums and mic …).

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