Wii Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit

10 Review to this product

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  Laura
  August 18th, 2010 on 7:07 am

  Rating

  I give this game 5 stars for innovation, depth, playability, graphics, sound and overall fun, fun, fun! If you like guitar hero in general you will love this version! I did not buy the full kit only because my family seems not to love the drums and vocals parts. We purchased the guitar pack because we were interested in seeing how the new controller features worked. They are so much fun and add a whole new level of fun to this wonderfully original game.

  The track list is simply amazing. First, the fact that there are just so many songs, way more than normal in such a game, made the game well worth the price. The range of genres represented is also impressive. It was as much fun for me to play a song by Nirvana as a real classic by the Allman Brothers. It really fed my inner rock monster!

  The new controller and other new features (graphics and characters) make this game a blast. It is not your mother’s guitar hero! Hmmm maybe not the best analogy, but the game really does have a new look and the controller variations are fund and realistic. I found the game to be a bit too easy on medium (where we usually start), but very challenging on hard! Rock On!!!
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  The Double Lifter
  August 18th, 2010 on 7:22 am

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  The set list is refreshed and just as great as the other Guitar Hero games. I like the new features even though they are a little harder to work, but I guess it’s the challenge that makes it fun. It’s a little difficult to work around the new menu screens, but you get used to it quickly. A new difficulty level has been added-one below easy called Beginner which is good for people who lack the coordination to strum and hit the fret buttons in unison. All you have to do is strum at this level. I play on expert and the songs are great, but the gems are a bit smaller than they are on other Guitar Hero games. Overall, this is a five star game!
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  Michele
  August 18th, 2010 on 11:58 pm

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  This game is awesome. The track list is extensive and the graphics are amazing. I am new to Guitar Hero and haven’t gotten to all the extras this game offers, but I will. It is easy to pick up and great fun to play. I am a 70′s baby so the songs from that era are fantastic to play. My niece and I are already addicted. Good thing I am a teacher and have 2 weeks off.
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  Linda L. Labin
  August 19th, 2010 on 7:44 pm

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  Having researched the whole Guitar Hero series, I was happy to find one that focused on great rock tunes from a variety of artists from “my” era. This version supplied the guitar, so I am enjoying the whole “rock star” feel. I love the game! It is more difficult than one might think at first, but the challenge is fun and exhilarating–you get a good workout while reminiscing about the old songs. I still have a lot to learn but I am truly enjoying the ride. I especially like the studio/mixer thing that allows you to create and share your own music. And the rock stars are customizable, so you can try any look you want. I think everyone who likes rock music would love this game–young or old(er).
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  Jack Treese
  August 20th, 2010 on 3:28 am

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  I picked this up at midnight for the launch at Wal-Mart. I couldn’t afford the band kit just yet, so this review is based solely on the Guitar Kit for the Wii.

  And about that new guitar controller… it’s just nothing short of amazing. The fret buttons are lightly spaced apart more, and we have a touch pad to work with. This pad is very useful for tapping during solos, making it easier to keep your multiplier going when you need it to. There’s also a dedicated star power button next to a more sturdy strum bar. Add all of that to the more heavy-duty feel of the controller and you’ve got what Guitar Hero fans have been wanting since its start in 2005.

  Now, the software… once again, it’s fantastic. Wii owners like myself were disappointed when Guitar Hero III was released to the system sans downloadable content. The online capability was nice, but no new content left a stale taste after a while. This time around, Activision redeemed themselves by not only adding DLC, but allowing the option to save it to an SD card rather than to the limited memory on the Wii. The premium songs are reasonably priced at around 200 Wii Points (or $2) per song. Also, several online play modes have been added to keep you busy, even if you’re limited to only one instrument.

  There’s a new Music Studio feature that allows you to make your own music and share it online with other players. While a very nice feature indeed, at first it can seem overwhelming with the vast variety of choices for your sound. This mode is best to be explored with a full band however. In the mean-time, there’s a very fun (and very Wii-exclusive) feature called “Mii Freestyle,” which enables even the most “newbish” players to make some beautiful sounds. One person can play with a guitar controller, while the other joins in with the drum kit or the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.

  In addition, Quickplay now allows you to earn in-game cash while you’re playing. Also, you’re now able to pick up to six songs for your Quickplay session. In-game cash can be used to unlock bonus material, new guitars, new characters, and even new customizations for your own in-game character. Oh by the way, you can create your own rocker now too.

  I may have even forgotten a few slight details, but the point is that no matter what route you go down, Guitar Hero World Tour is definitely a worthy title to add to your Wii collection, and is easily the most addicting video game of 2008.

  Speaking of addicting…
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  A. Salandy
  August 21st, 2010 on 1:13 pm

  Rating

  My eleven year old son was blown away by this gift. Seeing his face on xmas morning was the ultimate kodak moment. He was able to master the easy level skills right away so that enjoyment began quickly. He loves it, I am happy.
  
  N.B This toy is not yet available in my country
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  P. Hanson
  August 21st, 2010 on 7:30 pm

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  I was a little skeptical of this game at first because I figured there was no way that I’d be able to keep up to have fun but was surprised to find that there are enough skill levels even I could enjoy myself! I now have one of the older white guitar controllers too and can say that this one is definitely larger and feels a little more sturdy. That said I didn’t have any problems with the old controller but had to return this new one for a replacement because there was a problem with the plug that connects to the Wii remote (2nd one has worked fine and Amazon’s return service is comparable to none!). The new controller has a bar that you can “tap” on instead of using the buttons but I have yet to try that feature. It also has a large button you can press for star power but it seems impossible to get to for me so I just tilt the guitar (which is how the old guitar works too). I have to say one of my biggest regrets with this is that I didn’t just go ahead and buy the complete guitar hero kit (particularly on the day it was a gold box special). Also, some other reviewers might have mentioned this but just in case I’d like to say that both the older guitar controller and the new one work with Rock Band 2. I’ve personally used both and had no problems. The only issue that I’m not sure about is that with GH there is a missed-note sound that comes out of the little speaker on the Wii remote but I haven’t noticed that happening with RB. Maybe RB doesn’t do that or maybe these controllers don’t pick up that feature – either way it isn’t a big deal and it’s great to know that I can use the equipment with either game. Also, I can’t say if they work with the first Rock Band game since I haven’t tried that.
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  William Lawhorn
  August 21st, 2010 on 11:42 pm

  Rating

  This game is great! It has great songs, lots of new features, and the Guitar controller has some improved features. The game allows you to play up to 6 songs in a set without having to go back to the menu. It also allows you to choose sets on the way to unlocking more songs. There are a lot of classic songs to play as well as some new hits. If you haven’t tried guitar hero yet but would like to, this is the game to start with.
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  Felicia A. Hawkins
  August 22nd, 2010 on 6:05 pm

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  I had never played guitar Hero before so getting this game was my first adventure into this genre. I will have to say I’m hooked. I like almost all the songs and like that once you get a guitar you can just buy the games and keep playing.

  My only issue with this set is the guitar. Most of the time it works flawlessly through songs but other times it will play notes when no buttons are being pushed so your score will lower and it screws you up. I just have to keep restarting the song until it seems to be ok (extremely annoying). I got a Les Paul guitar which works perfectly with it.

  I would say if you want Guitar Hero World Tour just get the game and a guitar seperately, which can be as cheap as $30 or so. The guitar that comes with it that is all “updated” adds nothing to the game.
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  B. Slighter
  August 24th, 2010 on 12:00 am

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  So, hubby and I waited outside of Target at o’dark o-clock in the morning on Black Friday to get this game on sale. We were planning on getting a Wii, but didn’t have one yet. We got the game, then caved into temptation (we’ll get our parents presents LATER haha) and found a Wii later on that day. We hooked the system up, and for the rest of the holiday weekend, while hubby was at work, I proceeded to play this game for 8-9 hours straight every day. I LOVE THIS GAME!

  Granted, I have no way of rating this to other versions of GH, but I am very impressed with the quality of this game. The audio is crisp, clear, and true to the original songs, and the visuals are awesome (I kept missing notes when I’d glance up to watch my character).

  My only gripe is that the Star Power button is hard to use on the guitar that’s included in the kit…I almost always miss a note when I’m trying to activate it…I get SO teed when I get THIS close to 100% and mess up!

  For a beginner, I would highly recommend this game!!