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November 3, 2009 |
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Critic Reviews The following reviews are used to calculate the overall reception for this game. All applicable scores are converted to our simplified rating system based on the specifics offered by each publication or the tone of each review. You can read more about how we do this here.
November 5, 2009 - Excellent - While some people might complain about being fatigued by the seemingly endless stream of similar music games, when they're tied to each other like Band Hero is tied to GH5, I see that as a positive direction for Activision's franchise. It's one of the strongest points of the Rock Band series, and is a very smart move for Hero as well.
November 6, 2009 - Excellent - If you're interested in even half the songs, I can almost guarantee you'll find at least a couple more surprisingly entertaining. And that pretty much sums up Band Hero for me: It's not a revolution for the genre, but it is a surprisingly solid, well thought-out, and just plain entertaining game.
November 3, 2009 - Good - It contains many of the mechanics that made Guitar Hero 5 a much-improved sequel. Although it has some of that game's quirks, it adds some charm of its own. It's almost impossible to please everyone all the time with a music game, but for the less hardcore just looking for hits, Band Hero nails all the notes.
November 4, 2009 - Good - It's hard to take Band Hero out of the context of its recent music game brethren. Band Hero is the least innovative of the bunch, but that certainly doesn't make it bad. For players who found previous releases too hard-edged for their tastes, Band Hero is exactly what they've been waiting for.
November 5, 2009 - Good - If you haven't played the latest Guitar Hero or are looking for something that all ages of players can get into, [this is] a respectable choice. However, its mostly flat song list and almost complete lack of anything significantly new may have you feeling a sense of deja vu that can't be shaken.
December 2, 2009 - Good - If you are looking for a solid entry point into the rhythm game craze or have some youngsters running around that you don't exactly want to expose to some of the more mature music in other rhythm games Band Hero is a solid choice.
November 4, 2009 - Good - Aside from new celebrities, songs, and venues, Band Hero isn't that different from Guitar Hero 5. Like Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero is a well put together, robust rhythm game, and Party Play mode is a great way to entice shy friends to join in the fun.
November 18, 2009 - Good - The bottom line is Band Hero is going to be an awesome game to those who happen to fall neatly within its target demographic. Serious Guitar Hero fans who prefer head banging, feedback, and stage diving in their rock games will want to die half-way through the game - assuming they even make it that far.
November 11, 2009 - Good - If looked at as a music expansion disc, Band Hero is a solid deal. Just don't think of it as an opportunity to expand on the Guitar Hero franchise with something fresh - that, it does not do.
November 3, 2009 - Good - Band Hero is a good game, but it lacks any kind of spark that makes it feel unique. In the end, this is one of the examples people will point to when they talk about Activision milking the Guitar Hero franchise for all it's worth - even though this time the milk is quenching the thirst of every Taylor Swift fan out there with a plastic guitar.
November 9, 2009 - Good - Band Hero is strikingly close to Activision's former release; it's a game that comes across more as GH with a different musical focus, rather than as a new IP in its own right. Band Hero is far from being a bad game, but somewhere along the line it seems the new franchise's focus became a little confused.
November 22, 2009 - Good - Gamers who've never heard of the bands in the other games and would really rather sing along to Taylor Swift are going to be elated, as this game will be right up their alley. This isn't your father's Guitar Hero, but it never claimed to be in the first place.
November 10, 2009 - Mediocre - Band Hero is a technically solid product pitched at a demographic that does presumably exist - people who don't like Guitar Hero's music, but still want to play along - but it sets a dangerous precedent. Where Guitar Hero 5 hauled the series up to a quality plateau, adding a load of features that fans of the series can really appreciate, Band Hero is nothing more or less than a reskin.
November 4, 2009 - Mediocre - Like any other rhythm game, Band Hero is entirely dependent on your musical taste and how much you're willing to spend to acquire these 65 songs. Just know that with the GH5 technology backing it up, you'll at least get a sound product on the back end. With that in mind, look at the song list, look at your wallet, and come to your own conclusion.
December 2, 2009 - Mediocre - It's down to your taste in music, of course, but the cheesy pop and irritating emo here don't do the Guitar Hero template justice.
November 16, 2009 - Mediocre - Players who put a premium on playing easily and socially - especially as a family unit - may find Band Hero very enjoyable. It's just a pity that when compared to the franchise's most recent successes, Band Hero comes across as both a bit of a cash-in and more than a little soulless.
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