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Am I The Only One Who Hates Guitar Hero/Rock Band?

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by maynard, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    cant stand 'em

    yes, i suck at it. that might be part of why i hate the games. i mean, i can play guitar and drums. a good portions of those songs i have already learned on guitar, so when im sucking *** at a guitar hero song that i already know on actual guitar...i just drop the controller and go ahead and play the real thing lol
     
  2. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    I'm not a big fan of them. I think it's aimed at those who don't really have the time and patience to really learn to play.
     
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  3. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    All I gotta say is they hold a party longer than a Wii. Yea it's not for people who really want to learn guitar, but it's good enough for casual players (and probably one of the few games the girlfriend even knows).
     
  4. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    yeah. i have it only because of my girlfriend. $99 for her to play a game i hate lol. at least it keeps her busy lol
     
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  5. Pagan

    Pagan Metal & a Mustang

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    I wouldn't mind it as much if I didn't run into some kids who actually think that they're musicians because they're good at it.
     
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  6. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    lol, well it beats $249 for a system I don't like. $500 or owning a system she only plays. :wink2:
     
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  7. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    Actually I've met a few who liked it so much they're taking actual guitar lessons to get closer to the real thing. Finger dexterity oughta help them a bit. But yea, there are stupid ones out there.
     
  8. quelonio

    quelonio Season Ticket Holder

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    I can't stand it... but I have really poor hand eye coordination. I do hate how it has become sort of an "in" way to party... which tends to end up with me bored out of my mind watching people monkeying around on fake instruments.

    I do understand how it can be a lot of fun. But Hell do I find it boring.
     
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  9. DonShula84

    DonShula84 Moderator Luxury Box

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    Have had some good times at parties with both.
     
  10. Jt0323

    Jt0323 Fins Up! Luxury Box

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    i am exactly the same way.... i find it boring and i hate it when people are playing because there is nothing for me to do, its just so boring
     
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  11. Firesole

    Firesole Season Ticket Holder

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    LOL boring. It's only boring if:

    1. You suck at playing the game
    2. You suck at having fun with friends
    3. You are the one person at a party who is not drinking and being antisocial
    4. You'd rather sit around the coffee table and talk politics
    5. Your girlfriend rocks out better than you

    Get together with 3 other people and rock out, how could it be boring?
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  12. Dolphin1184

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    What does that one (drinking, more specifically) have to do with Rock Band? :shifty: I don't drink, and I love it.

    I enjoy the drums in rock band. Sometimes I play the guitar/bass, but I mainly play the drums in the game. I like playing against people online.

    It is a video game, and a damn fun one. Take it for what it is.
     
  13. Phinperor

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    As a musician I used to feel the same way as maynard, but over time have eased up on my stance. I personally don't like the game, it just does nothing for me, but I don't see why others can't enjoy themselves with it. If it influences people to pick up a real instrument and learn thats awesome, and if it doesn't, who cares. It's a game, entertainment, a way to relax and get rid of stress, so I say go for it.
     
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  14. unifiedtheory

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    I love them both. Getting a few people together, pounding some beers and playing makes for a good, cheap night at home. I only play the drums though...it's fun.
     
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  15. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    I would rather play the real thing, although I do enjoy it with friends......
     
  16. dolphan117

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    Hate em, hate the idea and everything about them, absolutely refuse to play them at all.

    FPS FTW.
     
  17. Straz

    Straz Me and my girl :)

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    I don't care to much for Guitar Hero, but Rockband is awesome. Me and my boys play it every time we get together, it's a blast.
     
  18. Ray Finkle

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    I think they're ok. I like Rock Band better but I can't see myself playing it for a long time as I usually get bored after a few songs. I have friends that they play it hours at a time.
     
  19. Kanye West

    Kanye West 'Parcells' Guy

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    I will play them over a friends housr. But I wont buy them.
     
  20. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    i think they're fun games, but people are right, they aren't real instruments. i've played the games a lot (my housemates owned them), and I'm good at them, but I hate people that think they are gods because they are good at it. I'm almost ashamed to play them at parties because i'm good, and when people see that, they think I'm a nerd and loser. that said, when you're with a few people that are good at the game its fun because you can be competitive in a strictly gaming way. (my housemates and i would play super smash brothers all the time too. more of a competitive thing with rock band/guitar hero, not about the music so much

    i don't agree about it being a good party game though. sure its fun, but, only 4 people play at a time, and you can't be playing other music at the party, and everyone else just ends up standing around watching the 4 people play. in my opinion, it kills parties. i'd much rather just have parties be social.

    it was fun to play at home with just my housemates though and there were only 3 or 4 of us around.
     
  21. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    I haven't played Rock Band yet but I do have GH Legends of Rock and GH World Tour. I freaking love GH. I don't know how to play a real guitar and I haven't ever really played the drums so that may be why I like it so much.
     
  22. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    as i was watching my GF play tonight i was trying to think why it is i hate the game. lol. i mean, comparatively, if i am beaten by someone in a sports game, i dont get mad because im better at the real sport lol.

    maybe its the guitar controller itself. it looks like a guitar, but is nothing like one. the "strings" for the left hand are laid perpendicular to guitar strings. and the strumming part is just a click button. try strumming that lol. maybe its because i cant get into any kind of rhythm

    to me the controller is the equivalent of the football telephone you used to get when you ordered sports illustrated lol. it only looks the same lol
     
  23. Phinperor

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    Pagan, I challenge you to a 'Bang' off !!! :shifty:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyvXDcY89NQ&eurl="]YouTube - Headbang Hero - First Prototype[/ame]
     
  24. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    i suggest you get a cowbell so you wont be bored waiting :lol:
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    ?[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlqLLZQLNiA"]YouTube - Cowbell Hero[/ame]
     
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  26. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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  27. Vengeful Odin

    Vengeful Odin Norse Mod

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    Is it sad that I could tell that was Eye of the Tiger even with my computer muted?
     
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  28. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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  29. Soundwave

    Soundwave Phins Sympathizer..

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    well ... at least you're not bitter. lol
     
  30. Skeet84

    Skeet84 New Member

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    Not a huge fan, but I don't hate it at all. Its alot of fun with large groups
     
  31. #1 fan

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    i thought it was stupid but actually gave it a try. its not that bad. like my buddy said "when you play duck hunt you're not using a real gun." kinda made me soften my stance.

    having said that, i like rockband more because someone can sing. it's cool when everybody's had a little to drink.
     
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    I hate it as well. I think its pointless and it sucks. The majority of the music on it sucks as well.
     

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