Guitar Hero Live Standard Edition - Nintendo Wii U

Name: Guitar Hero Live Standard Edition - Nintendo Wii U
Brand: Activision
SKU: 5880004
Rating: 4.4 (166 reviews)

Model: 87424

SKU: 5880004

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Details
- Genre: Music and Dance
Key Specs
- Edition: Standard Edition
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Lyrics (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Wii U
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Brand: Activision
- Model Number: 87424
- Product Name: Guitar Hero Live
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: FreeStyleGames
Game Details
- Edition: Standard Edition
- Genre: Music and Dance
- Game Franchise: Guitar Hero
- Game Series: Live
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Lyrics (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Wii U
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
- UPC: 047875874244

Feel the rush of performing in a real band in front of real crowds who react in real time to your performance. You'll either win the crowd or lose them. Plus, your band mates will also let you know if you're rocking out or need to pick it up. Fight the stage fright and bring down the house.

Whats Included

Controller batteries
Guitar Hero Live
Guitar controller
Controller batteries
Guitar Hero Live
Guitar controller

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the revamped gameplay as a significant improvement, finding it more realistic and fun, especially for newcomers. Many also appreciate the game's ease of use and the affordable price point. However, some customers express disappointment with the limited song selection and find the difficulty level challenging, particularly the transition to higher difficulties.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun and fresh reboot
I haven't played a Guitar Hero or Rock Band game since college, and Guitar Hero Live has allowed me to rekindle a spark of fun that I haven't felt for close to 10 years. The "Live" mode is familiar in terms of mechanics -- you play introductory songs and gradually unlock more difficult ones. The presentation, though, is novel -- instead of videogame graphics, the crowds, stages, and bandmates are filmed in real-life and stitched together with special effects to make imaginative, cool venues and atmosphere. It's campy and cheesy and actually kind of exciting. If you really enjoy creating a virtual rockstar and dressing them up with clothes, you'll have to look elsewhere. The gameplay is similar to Guitar Hero and Rock Band games of old; you press fret buttons on the plastic controller and strum the plastic strum bar in time with the notes that appear on screen. Instead of 5 fret buttons placed in a straight line, there are 3 pairs of fret buttons, for a total of 6 (three white buttons and three black buttons positioned above / below each other). It's a lot more challenging than the previous setup, because your fingers will have to travel vertically as well as horizontally. I'm pretty good at the 5-button setup, and this is currently kicking my butt. It feels great to be terrible at Guitar Hero again, to be honest. The "TV" mode is a great addition too; the game plays two music video channels 24 hours a day, with curated blocks of music based on different genres. 1PM to 2PM might be heavy metal on Channel 1, with top-40 hits on Channel 2. Then from 2PM to 3PM, it'll be classic rock and indie rock. You jump in and out at will, and get ranked based on other folks that are playing at the same time. You can also acquire "plays" either through playing the TV mode or by paying real money, which allows you to play songs of your choosing rather than the ones currently playing in the Channels. I'm not a power player by any means and don't have a ton of time to play, so it works for me. Overall, this is a great installment in the Guitar Hero franchise.
Posted 9 years ago by Aki116
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun but wish there was more
I loved the old guitar hero so was excited for the new version to come out. I really like the live play but wish there were more songs and more venues. Also the GHTV is a neat idea but don't like how you can't really pick which songs you want to play and it picks for you. Overall its a lot of fun but still think its lacking a little.
Posted 9 years ago by Esmith28
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Definitely different from the prior GH releases
The new GH guitar controller layout takes some getting used to. It does present a more realistic feel in terms of actual guitar playing dynamics (I've tinkered with actual playing), but you really need to nail the center of the buttons, cuz if you don't it will pickup stray notes. The "base" game is pretty limited in terms of content, I'm just starting to explore the "GHTV" online experience.
Posted 9 years ago by bartlett1313