Guitar Hero: On Tour
by Activision Inc.
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Product Summary
Brand: ACTIVISIONAudio: English (Unknown)
Release Date: 2008-06-22
Platform: Nintendo DS
Model: 400009415834
Publisher: Activision Inc.
Product features:
- Included is the 4-Button hardware peripheral which fits smoothly into the DS
- Shred to new tunes
- Choose from 4 different gameplay modes
- Rock out with six characters including two rockers that are exclusive to the DS version
- Pick from a vast collection of Gibson guitars and musical venues
Video Game Reviews of Guitar Hero: On Tour
Customer Review: A little lacking, but otherwise fun diversion/GH fix
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been a huge Guitar Hero fan since the first incarnation on the PS2, although after GH3 I lost a little faith and moved into (and remain in) the Rock Band camp. I was a little skeptical when I picked up the game as my FIRST Nintendo DS game, but it certainly delivered what was promised. It's not the most "authentic" Guitar Hero experience, but it's just enough to get your rythym based, portable game fix.
The game offers a decent mix of 25 different songs, most of them original recordings. The recordings are decent, although they are best enjoyed via headphones - even cheaper, MP3 player headphones sounded better than the DS's small speakers. Graphically the game is not too impressive but in all fairness it doesn't make a huge difference as you'll probably be focused entirely on the stream of green, red, yellow, and blue buttons to see the clunky looking avatars.
The game's difficulty ranges from laughably easy (even on hard) to frustratingly difficult. The reason for the latter is due to the inclusion of the "Guitar Duel" mode. The DS version of this feature fully utilizes the DS's stylus and microphone in its "punishments" and require more involvement than its console counterpart. It takes a while, but once mastered I found the Duel mode a lot more interesting than the career mode, which seemed fairly short (only 25 songs, no unlockable songs).
The biggest problem I had with the game was the control system. Holding the DS will be a preference different for everyone, and doesn't seem that intuitive. Additionally using the stylus was hit or miss - sometimes it worked flawlessly, other times it never really registered. This was the biggest reason in my markdown to a 4.
Overall the game is fun, albeit short. I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but the game manages to capture some aspects of its full-fledged counterparts admirably. I recommend the game for anyone who needs to get their GH fix, even while on the road, although if you're looking for very responsive controls or a huge selection of songs you may want to wait for the price to come down a bit.
Description of Guitar Hero: On Tour
Rock out to Guitar Hero on the DS with the Guitar Hero Guitar Grip and local wireless multi-player modes. Use the stylus to strum the touch screen like a true rocker. Select from a variety of classic rock, pop and alternative rock favorites. Guitar Hero: On Tour for the DS features over 20 monster tracks. Pick from 4 different game play modes. Single Player Mode: Prove your guitar shredding skills while navigating through Career or Quick Play modes. Multiplayer Modes: Players can play: Face Off, Pro Face Off, Guitar Duel and Co-op. Guitar Duel Mode: Battle it out with different attacks, including DS-microphone and Touch Screen attacks. Practice Mode: Practice using the Guitar Hero Guitar Grip to nail those tricky solos.Handheld gamers can now unleash their inner rock star with Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS. You can enjoy the unique Guitar Hero experience and show off your shredding skills with a diverse set of tracks that encompass classic rock, alternative and pop hits. The game comes with the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip that fits into the DS and brings new thrills to handheld gaming.
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