Poll: The plastic evolution

[Arqus_Zed]

The last few years, rythm-games have escalated from a niche to a genuine phenomenon.

In the sudden skyrocketing of popularity, the most notible aspect was the switch from a normal controller to several peripherals. Something that had already been existing in the arcades for a long time, but not yet in your own living room.

I'm talking, of course, about Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DJ hero and whatnot.

What is YOUR take on the matter?

Do you like this 'new wave' thing with a broad offer in peripherals, focussing on the titles mentioned above?

Or are you more the 'old school' type, still goin' on about Gitaroo Man, freQuency, Amplitude, PaRappa The Rapper and Vib-Ribbon?

Of course, you might also just hate them both, like them both or simply don't care.

Personally, I'm not a big rhythm game fan, but I totally got into Amplitude and freQuency. Got the most terrible of cramps in my index fingers and broke 1,5 controller over it (one of them is still working, a little bit), but I managed to get some sick scores. Those moments where your fingers surpass the information input/output of yours eyes causes such epic feelings...

I quit when the plastic guitars came out though. I bet it must be tons of fun when you're playing with friends or at a party or something, but it's simply nothing for me.

 

[iblis666]

never been a big fan of the guitar hero controller but my sister is addicted to it

 

[War Penguin]

I don't really care for rhythm games. With games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band I don't see why you could just play a real guitar. But if they want to play, fine with me.
I'm not sure where I should categorize that on the poll.

 

[Xorghul]

I prefer real instruments.

 

[Captain Pancake]

I never played it in the arcade, only got guitar hero 3 on my wii. It's the only thing I use it for really.

I prefer real instruments.

There's always one person who has to say this... I play real instruments too, but i'm not about to lord it over everyone else here with a holier than thou attitude. Has the thought that playing guitar actually takes skill and dedication, whereas most gamers are only looking for a bit of fun?

To be honest, It's fun for parties, Or if you're up for a bit of nostalgia, but usually i'll stick with my guns and crowbars.

 

[Xorghul]

I never played it in the arcade, only got guitar hero 3 on my wii. It's the only thing I use it for really.

I prefer real instruments.

There's always one person who has to say this... I play real instruments too, but i'm not about to lord it over everyone else here with a holier than thou attitude.

To be honest, It's fun for parties, Or if you're up for a bit of nostalgie, but usually i'll stick with my guns and crowbars.

Maybe I should have added that I can't play any real instrument...would that relive me of the "holier than thou" stamp?

 

[TaborMallory]

They're fun once in a while, but it's scary thinking about how popular they're becoming.

 

[AdambotLive]

GH3 will always be the best guitar hero, and i have yet to get bast 10 seconds on through the fire & flames on expert!

 

[Captain Pancake]

I never played it in the arcade, only got guitar hero 3 on my wii. It's the only thing I use it for really.

I prefer real instruments.

There's always one person who has to say this... I play real instruments too, but i'm not about to lord it over everyone else here with a holier than thou attitude.

To be honest, It's fun for parties, Or if you're up for a bit of nostalgie, but usually i'll stick with my guns and crowbars.

Maybe I should have added that I can't play any real instrument...would that relive me of the "holier than thou" stamp?

Where does your argument lie then? IF you're saying that you like music, then what's wrong with maintaining the illusion that you are the one playing it? you can have fun and listen to good music at the same time.

And yes, I suppose you're not holier than thou... just confusing. >_>

 

[Xorghul]

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Where does your argument lie then? IF you're saying that you like music, then what's wrong with maintaining the illusion that you are the one playing it? you can have fun and listen to good music at the same time.

And yes, I suppose you're not holier than thou... just confusing. >_>

Good point.
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I'll just blame it on me being insane(forgot what I thought at the moment).

 

[Cowabungaa]

Rhythm games make me cry and ragequit, I'd like to learn to play a real instrument.

 

[Ironic]

If it makes it more fun, I'll get it.

If it's pointlessly stupid, I'll laugh at it.

Entertainment either way really.

 

[the_duke_CC]

I'm not really bothered by this, I can understand the attraction but when it comes to games ill be sticking to the principal of blowing stuff up and as for music I'll play my real instruments