Choice for gift: Guitar Hero or RB - Blu-ray Forum

General Salty · 12-12-2008, 02:19 PM

You guys always give me good responses, I'm looking for more, haha.

Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2, which would you get?

I've done some light reading on this and it's tough. From what I understand, you can use GH with the Rock Band instruments. More songs on RB, but more songs I know on GH. Drums better for RB, guitar better for GH. If you disagree with any of those statements, please tell me.

I'm really on the fence here, help

Thank you and we appreciate your support

Xerios · 12-12-2008, 02:36 PM

RB2.. better overall game

no real reason supporting my arguement just stating what id do

Pelican170 · 12-12-2008, 02:44 PM

I like Guitar Hero better. Find the guitar on rock band too easy and I like the GH songs better....

blu-mood · 12-12-2008, 02:50 PM

Rock Band 2, no question about it. I own every Guitar Hero except for World Tour and both Rock Band games. I like the songs on both about equally, but find the online experience and potential of Rock Band better. Friends who come over to play request only Rock Band 2. Finally, most game reviewers generally rate Rock Band above Guitar Hero, if that matters to you.

The Gnome · 12-12-2008, 02:51 PM

I like RB. I personally think it better than GH:WT. This is just my opinion. If you pick up RB2, you can rent RB1, buy the code for $5 and you double your songs almost instantly. Again, this is just my opinion.

igorbc7 · 12-12-2008, 02:57 PM

Rock Band 2 all the way!

It's been stated on various different gaming sites that bands prefer playing RB themselves, however GH has more money to throw at bands. Also, GH is opting to release separate stand-alone editions of exclusive titles (Aerosmith, Metallica...). Rock Band is about downloads (track packs, full albums..). The best part is with RB2 is that if you have RB1 you can import all those songs on RB2. if not you can buy a used copy at Gamestop, import it then return back to them and get your money back. An Internet connection is required though.

My personal preference is for RB2 because I think it has better playability and I prefer their drum kit. I am not that good at actual drums so it's fun to play with or without the cymbals. I think GH is really on it's way out.... Completely copied RB1 to make World Tour. There not much left for innovation at this point, but at least I know I can get new content every week from RB!

dpomp · 12-12-2008, 02:58 PM

i personally like GH:WT better. as long as you're getting the drums as well. i find rock bands instruments have a really cheap feel to them. i play guitar as a hobby and think GH feels a lot better. also, you get the cybals with the GH:WT drums. you have to pay extra for them w/ rockband.

General Salty · 12-12-2008, 03:15 PM

besides the actual amount of songs on each playlist, is there a preference, one game over another, based on the actual songs?

Pelican170 · 12-12-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Salty

besides the actual amount of songs on each playlist, is there a preference, one game over another, based on the actual songs?

I think thats just individual opinion of what type of music they like...

Xerious · 12-12-2008, 03:30 PM

Rock Band 2 all the way...

General Salty · 12-12-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I think thats just individual opinion of what type of music they like...

agreed, but let's say you like/know 65% of GH's songs vs 45% of RB (of the game disc songs, no DLC), is that enough to sway a decision, or would you still choose RB because of the gameplay?

Xerious · 12-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpompeo

i personally like GH:WT better. as long as you're getting the drums as well. i find rock bands instruments have a really cheap feel to them. i play guitar as a hobby and think GH feels a lot better. also, you get the cybals with the GH:WT drums. you have to pay extra for them w/ rockband.

I agree with you there on the build quality of the first Rock Band instruments but the RB2 ones are above and beyond that. They feel solid.

Dharkanjil · 12-12-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Salty

agreed, but let's say you like/know 65% of GH's songs vs 45% of RB (of the game disc songs, no DLC), is that enough to sway a decision, or would you still choose RB because of the gameplay?

Definitely, especially if you plan on doing a lot on vocals (by far the biggest gameplay strike against GH)

General Salty · 12-12-2008, 03:40 PM

you guys are definitely swaying the needle to RB's side, keep it flowing...

Steelmaker · 12-12-2008, 04:01 PM

I definitely vote Rock Band for both the instruments and the game!

CosmoKid · 12-12-2008, 04:05 PM

I have been going through this for over a year. I wanted to pick up one of the games and everything pointed to Rock Band. I really didnt want to store the drum set in the house and I got a great deal on GH so I went that route.

Seemed like a can;t lose either way.

I ended up getting in o nthe deal for GH, GH WT, the old guitar and the new one for $95 shipped. Figured why not.

jswilli1 · 12-12-2008, 04:09 PM

Rockband 2, I just picked up the cymbol kit for the drums (29.99) and they are built solid. We rented GHWT and finished it in a few days of play (medium). We have yet to finish RB2 but getting there. The Guitar in RB2 has been made to be harder, and I do find it more challenging than before. The ability to use the songs from RB ($5.00) makes it all the more better. With any GH you have to put in that particular game to play the music (I.E. L.O.R, WT, or Aerosmith). With RB2 that added a feature to see the difficulty of the song before you select it while playing and you can change the way the music is listed alphabetically, by genre, difficulty, or band. My vote would be RB2, I will eventually get GHWT when they drop the price way down.

Pondosinatra · 12-12-2008, 04:22 PM

Get them that stupid game I used to see kids playing on in arcades...where you had to step on the correct coloured squares to whatever song was playing on the screen. I used to mock them but secretly I was jealous of their dexterity.

Terjyn · 12-12-2008, 04:34 PM

Even songs I know in GH:WT are just not fun to play. The Tool songs, whether you like Tool or not, are just terrible choices for the game (as an example).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

like Guitar Hero better. Find the guitar on rock band too easy and I like the GH songs better....

The Guitar on Rock Band 2 is generally harder than GH:WT.

kingofgrills · 12-12-2008, 04:36 PM

Definitely Rock Band 2. It has far more content available, especially since you can use Rock Band 1 songs as well, and it has better overall balance than RB:WT.

Rock Band's developer, Harmonix, is the original creator and developer of Guitar Hero 1 & 2, and it's development team is largely comprised of actual musicians. Guitar Hero:World Tour is developed by Neversoft, developer of the long running but recycled Tony Hawk series.

You do the math on that one. Go with Rock Band 2.

12-12-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
General Salty Member Member since:Sep 2008	Choice for gift: Guitar Hero or RB You guys always give me good responses, I'm looking for more, haha. Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2, which would you get? I've done some light reading on this and it's tough. From what I understand, you can use GH with the Rock Band instruments. More songs on RB, but more songs I know on GH. Drums better for RB, guitar better for GH. If you disagree with any of those statements, please tell me. I'm really on the fence here, help Thank you and we appreciate your support

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12-12-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
The Gnome Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	I like RB. I personally think it better than GH:WT. This is just my opinion. If you pick up RB2, you can rent RB1, buy the code for $5 and you double your songs almost instantly. Again, this is just my opinion.

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igorbc7 New Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Blu-ray collection:368	Rock Band 2 all the way! It's been stated on various different gaming sites that bands prefer playing RB themselves, however GH has more money to throw at bands. Also, GH is opting to release separate stand-alone editions of exclusive titles (Aerosmith, Metallica...). Rock Band is about downloads (track packs, full albums..). The best part is with RB2 is that if you have RB1 you can import all those songs on RB2. if not you can buy a used copy at Gamestop, import it then return back to them and get your money back. An Internet connection is required though. My personal preference is for RB2 because I think it has better playability and I prefer their drum kit. I am not that good at actual drums so it's fun to play with or without the cymbals. I think GH is really on it's way out.... Completely copied RB1 to make World Tour. There not much left for innovation at this point, but at least I know I can get new content every week from RB!

12-12-2008, 02:58 PM	#7
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	i personally like GH:WT better. as long as you're getting the drums as well. i find rock bands instruments have a really cheap feel to them. i play guitar as a hobby and think GH feels a lot better. also, you get the cybals with the GH:WT drums. you have to pay extra for them w/ rockband.

12-12-2008, 03:15 PM	#8
General Salty Member Member since:Sep 2008	besides the actual amount of songs on each playlist, is there a preference, one game over another, based on the actual songs?

12-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	Rock Band 2 all the way...

12-12-2008, 03:40 PM	#14
General Salty Member Member since:Sep 2008	you guys are definitely swaying the needle to RB's side, keep it flowing...

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Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I definitely vote Rock Band for both the instruments and the game!

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CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	I have been going through this for over a year. I wanted to pick up one of the games and everything pointed to Rock Band. I really didnt want to store the drum set in the house and I got a great deal on GH so I went that route. Seemed like a can;t lose either way. I ended up getting in o nthe deal for GH, GH WT, the old guitar and the new one for $95 shipped. Figured why not.

12-12-2008, 04:09 PM	#17
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	Rockband 2, I just picked up the cymbol kit for the drums (29.99) and they are built solid. We rented GHWT and finished it in a few days of play (medium). We have yet to finish RB2 but getting there. The Guitar in RB2 has been made to be harder, and I do find it more challenging than before. The ability to use the songs from RB ($5.00) makes it all the more better. With any GH you have to put in that particular game to play the music (I.E. L.O.R, WT, or Aerosmith). With RB2 that added a feature to see the difficulty of the song before you select it while playing and you can change the way the music is listed alphabetically, by genre, difficulty, or band. My vote would be RB2, I will eventually get GHWT when they drop the price way down.

12-12-2008, 04:22 PM	#18
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Get them that stupid game I used to see kids playing on in arcades...where you had to step on the correct coloured squares to whatever song was playing on the screen. I used to mock them but secretly I was jealous of their dexterity.

12-12-2008, 04:36 PM	#20
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Definitely Rock Band 2. It has far more content available, especially since you can use Rock Band 1 songs as well, and it has better overall balance than RB:WT. Rock Band's developer, Harmonix, is the original creator and developer of Guitar Hero 1 & 2, and it's development team is largely comprised of actual musicians. Guitar Hero:World Tour is developed by Neversoft, developer of the long running but recycled Tony Hawk series. You do the math on that one. Go with Rock Band 2.

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