More 'Hero' Games Without Guitars Likely 105
In light of the popularity of the Guitar Hero game, Next Generation reports that it is very likely RedOctane will be publishing several more 'Hero' series games. From the article: "The next logical step within this category is to make other music instrument-based games. What most people have been asking for and would want next are products that we're likely already working on."
I know one! (Score:3, Funny)
Ohwait...
Re:I know one! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I know one! (Score:2)
ugh... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:ugh... (Score:3, Funny)
They can take away our guitars... but they can't take away... OUR FREEDOM!!!
Re:ugh... (Score:1)
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Then a year later, Duet Hero: Scottish Polka Madness, Accordions and Bagpipes.
Re:ugh... (Score:4, Funny)
Accordion Hero: Mad Polka Beats
You think you're joking, don't you?
Schadenfreude Interactive's Accordion Hero [phobe.com] --- Gamasutra's post-mortem report on the development process [gamasutra.com]
Re:ugh... (Score:3, Funny)
When you do bad, that guy's face shows up and yells out "WE NEED MORE COWBELL!"
Didgeridoo hero (Score:1)
Triangle (Score:2)
Re:Triangle (Score:1)
Heh - I see exactly the opposite. I guess it's all about perspective.
It's all about an inferiority complex anyway, so I stopped worrying about it.
Re:Triangle (Score:2)
Of course, the game must be hosted by Ed Grimley [wikipedia.org]
Re:Accordian Hero (Score:1)
Port Samba de Amigo! (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Port Samba de Amigo! (Score:2)
There is a 'port' to the PS2, as part of the Sega SUperstars games pack for the eye-toy. Unfortunately, it's dire in comparison. On the plus side, the NiGHTS, Sonic and Puyo Pop games are superb (if arm-tiring in the case of NiGHTS).
First? (Score:2)
Polka Hero!
Hammered Dulcimer Hero!
Organ Hero (Lookout Jack Thompson!)
Flute Hero
Tuba Hero
Hell, who needs an instrument? Yodelling Hero!
It's already out (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:It's already out (Score:2)
translated names:
Karsden Murderbunny
Ulrike Cheeseshop
'Nuff said.
Re:It's already out (Score:1)
Re:First? (Score:1)
Or skat hero. Yes, I did mean to spell it with a "k". Sorry to disappoint.
Re:First? (Score:1)
Re:What is the appeal... (Score:1)
I've been a gamer for the vast majority of my 31 years, and Guitar Hero is one of the most fun games I've ever played. But comparing it to playing a REAL GUITAR, while a natural thing to do, is silly. It's like comparing CounterStrike to an ACTUAL TERRORIST FIREFIGHT.
The point of the game isn't to learn how to play the guitar (thought I do think it would give a GH player a leg up over a non-GH player, for sure). The point of the game isn't to look cool while you're playing it. The point
Re:What is the appeal... (Score:4, Insightful)
If this worked so well for you, get a cheap electric guitar [penmachine.com] or even NI's Guitar Rig [native-instruments.com] and play along with a bunch of your favorite MP3s. You're going to be amazed at how easily you can fit some improvised melodies or even chord sequences into most of the (mainstream) music available today - on a real guitar, without being a genius or a rockstar. Start with songs you know well, don't be discouraged by wrong notes - if you keep trying (like in the game), you're gonna find the right ones. Improve the songs and add what you always felt was missing.
In fact, that's how I started to play: listen, find your way on the fretboard, experiment, examine and gradually Feel where to fret next. It works, honest! Give it a try if you can. You're going to get a lot more out of the real thing than out of that (IMHO kinda silly) game! Especially if you use GR2 [/shameless plug]
I do think the Hero series is a great appetizer, but as you said, it's no comparison to the real thing. A real guitar isn't that hard to handle - unless you want to play like Joe Satriani and the likes.
Re:What is the appeal... (Score:2)
I will never, ever, in my life, play Golf again. Not Ever. I am 100% certain of this fact, and nothing short of a guaranteed $1 million dollars could even hope to sway me.
On the other hand, I play golf arcade games all the time with my friends. I'm not entirely sure why I enjoy them, I just do. It could be the lack of sunlight. Not having to walk a quarter mile between holes. Or just because actual golf, when compared to
Re:What is the appeal... (Score:1)
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Re:What is the appeal... (Score:1)
i could see the appeal of an instant gratification game like GH...
i guess its the same as a rocker like me playing DDR, cause i know i'll never be able to REALLY dance
Re:What is the appeal... (Score:1)
Of course having the actual skills is much more satisfying in the long run, and if you want to learn it definitely pick one up.. but don't expect it to be simple!
How about... (Score:2)
Random articles pop up. Be the first post and you win!
Re:How about... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:How about... (Score:1)
Great! (Score:1)
Re:Great! (Score:2)
Chiang Kai-shek thought so (Score:2)
Hooray... (Score:5, Funny)
Oh who am I kidding? Bass is the Luigi of Rock & Roll.
Re:Hooray... (Score:1)
Re:Hooray... (Score:5, Funny)
Bass Hero is coming out next week, but nobody will notice unless it comes in late.
Already covered. (Score:1)
Re:Hooray... (Score:2)
It's already available: Bass Hero! [asseenontv.com]
Oh, you meant the other kind. Whoops.
The answer is obvious... (Score:2)
You've got stars in your eyes!
I don't need no stinkin' videogame! (Score:1)
Hippy Drum Circle Hero! (Score:1)
Re:Everybody is missing the obvious one! (Score:2)
Drum hero (Score:1)
There could even be a secret bonus level: "law suit hero" (pen & paper attachment sold seperately)!
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I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:4, Interesting)
Consider all of the extremely popular songs that could be included that just about everyone knows: Piano Man, Jump with that awesome, heavy synth riff, and a number of others. Hell, there are even a number of basic concertos or orchestral pieces that could be included that wouldn't be too difficult as long as the whole thing isn't expected to be played: Moonlight Sonata, Minute Waltz, and various Bach inventions.
Additionally, Considering that you can buy cheap keyboards for kids for less than $20 and even mini-keyboards can be bought for less than $50, this would be a natural sequel, I would think. Also take into consideration that the four most common instruments in just about every band are keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums.
Obviously, I would expect bass and drums/percussion to be in the "most likely to appear next" list.
The grand accumulation of those would be to have all four at once with the ultimate "Band Heroes". Gather your friends with all four "Hero" instruments and jam as your own rock band.
Re:I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:2)
Re:I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:5, Insightful)
...I would be very interested to see how a Piano Hero would work. Guitar Hero has, well...zero...to do with actually knowing how to play guitar. Would they similarly "abstract" the keyboards? Could they?
The frustration level will be high for a game that would (at its highest "level") require both feet and all ten fingers moving independently.
Keyboard would be freakin' simple to do. (Score:1)
* melody only
* melody and one harmony
* melody, one harmony, pedals
* melody, more advanced use of left hand (keep it clean, perverts), pedals
* full play mode, but using simple pieces, not something like a grand, Mozart piano concerto
Many music stores also sell stickers or labels that are color-coded to help peo
Re:Keyboard would be freakin' simple to do. (Score:2)
I guess what I'm really asking is this--who has really ever played "air piano"? Because, really, that's all Guitar Hero is--a kind of reification of an Air Guitar.
OK, I'll own up to playing "air piano" every so often. But that's because I play the real instrument [badly]
Keyboard is a bazillion times easier than guitar. (Score:1)
For guitar you have frets, closely-positioned strings and six of them at that (four for bass), very precise finger placement, pressure considerations on the strings, and so forth. It's the only instrument that I know of that is actually more difficult to play with a melody than it is with a full chord. A strum is simple. Picking individual notes on individual strings while trying to place your finger on the correct s
Re:Keyboard is a bazillion times easier than guita (Score:2)
I think you're right in that the initial learning curve is steeper for guitar, but I feel it levels off pretty quickly, whereas the piano curve gets pretty steep after you have the basi
Re:Keyboard is a bazillion times easier than guita (Score:1)
I mean you can do the 3 things at the same time on guitar too, but the 2 hand coordination is easier.
Re:Keyboard would be freakin' simple to do. (Score:2)
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Re:Keyboard would be freakin' simple to do. (Score:1)
There, and I probably violated a copyright, too.
Re:I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:2)
You're right, the frustration level is pretty high. It's very difficult, and while I'm glad I own it, I doubt the more casual rhythm game players would be interested. Even Guitar Hero took the idea of Guitar Freaks and simplified it, making it considerably easier and more fun to play, IMO. I could see them maybe coming out with Keyboard Hero as one of the last of the line of games, but there are plenty of other instruments that would be
Re:I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:2)
Already you are making things too hard. You don't need the foot pedals and you can reduce the keyboard down to 8 or 12 keys. The starting games would only use a couple of keys, close together, making it easy to get started. More advanced levels would require you to play with both hands and your nose. ;)
Re:I'll wager that piano/keyboard is next. (Score:1)
Amateur Hammond Organ Recital Hero! [geocities.com]
Okay, take it away, skutters!
Cowbell Hero (Score:5, Funny)
The goal is for the bell to never match what's on the screen.
Re:Cowbell Hero (Score:1)
Hoping for Combinations (Score:2)
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Oh... I thought they meant H.E.R.O. (Score:2)
I was genuinely excited for sequel of H.E.R.O. for a second...
http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html?Softwa
(I guess that makes me an old fart.)
Easy (Score:2)
In The Groove (Score:1)
RedOctane already tried "Four arrows on the ground Hero" and got sued [wikipedia.org].
drum hero? (Score:1)
Why we don't have Air Flute Championships (Score:3, Insightful)
1) Totally for guys. The phallic rush, the manipulation, the aggressive music choices. They don't call it "wanking" for nothin'.
2) Seriously. Why mess with a great formula? Just keep releasing expansion packs, offer some Online Play for interactive jamming/competition, and the ability to record some karaoke for fun/Net trading. Lots of variation left within the first incarnation.
3) Since most other instruments require the use of the mouth (brass and woodwinds), the only instruments really left are drums and keys. Which, while fun, require you to sit down, thereby denying many of the joys of performing on Guitar Hero - the booty shakes, the leg kicks, the windmill, etc.
Re:Why we don't have Air Flute Championships (Score:2)
But totally for guys? Where do you get this from? Every single woman (half a dozen) that has played it has loved it and asks to play it again when they visit. And they generally choose the hard rock songs.
Re:Why we don't have Air Flute Championships (Score:2)
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Re:Why we don't have Air Flute Championships (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Why we don't have Air Flute Championships (Score:1)
As for other versions I'd love to see stand-up bass hero..
and as everyone else has said.. Cow Bell Hero would indeed ROCK.
-Jason
I want "Band Hero" (Score:2)
Dance Hero? (Score:1)
Ummm... Why would you wait for it? (Score:2, Informative)
Note: I don'
Re:Ummm... Why would you wait for it? (Score:1)
Beatmania nor pop'n' music actually simulate anything in real life. The controller for beatmania and beatmaniaIIDX are similar to drum machines, but... Not really. That doesn't mean they're not fun though.
I do prefer GuitarFreaks to Guitar Hero. The interface is better and the music IS better and more varied.
Re:Ummm... Why would you wait for it? (Score:1)
Good day.
This can only work out in ONE way (Score:3, Interesting)
Dunno how many have done that with keyboard. Or drums. Or
The only way this could work out would be some kind of "band hero" overall game. With drums, keyboard, guitars, some karaoke-esque microphone action and if you're so inclined a few DDR pads to get some people to dance to it.
The next incarnation of Guitar Hero is supposedly the first step to this, with people being able to play different guitar lines (lead, bass, whatever). Extrapolating it to the rest of the band is then only a matter of time. I could very well see this coming.
But a Keyboard Hero or Drum Hero as a standalone game will most likely not succeed.
Re:This can only work out in ONE way (Score:2)
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Re:This can only work out in ONE way (Score:1)
Band Hero, great idea even with Singstar mics. Maybe not as a co-op game (Hey, you suck get outta the band!) but as a competitive-score game it'd be ace. Like the Commitments, only with
Re:This can only work out in ONE way (Score:1)
Another Idea (Score:1)