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A bit short, but a lot of fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard of a DS installment of Guitar Hero, I was, at the same time, excited and puzzled. I do not own any new major console, so the only times I've played Guitar was at family/friend's houses. With that being said, I was looking forward to Guitar Hero On Tour for the DS.

To cut to the chase in order to discuss the pro's and con's of the game, I DO enjoy Guitar Hero On Tour. The game is fun, and the different levels do provide me with some sort of a challenge, despite the uniformity of the game. The levels may prove to be a challenge for even the most skilled GH player of the console versions, due to the downsizing of the "guitar" into a handheld form. This game is very enjoyable and very fun, a give or take a few flaws (which I will soon discuss), I am satisfied with the purchase.

Now onto the con's: After a while, your wrist/hand will hurt! Of course the design of the game for the DS will not be perfect; how can a life-size guitar game be duplicated into a handheld system?!?! It was a nice try, but I do not recommend lenghty gaming sessions, even if you are on the verge of a level completion, which is my next gripe over GH On Tour. The box cover says there are "25" monster tracks, which seems like a lot at first glance. It is NOT! The game is easy to complete if on easy/medium levels, so moving onto more difficult levels could prove to be tedious for some gamers. I am disappointed at how quickly the game passes by, especially considering the price of the game. The "short" aspect of GH devalues the game, IMO.

In addition to the design flaw and length, the music isn't that great. Sure, they do feature some classic songs like "China Grove" and "We're Not Gonna Take It," but other selections were not to appealing. Mind you, I don't dislike these artists, but I couldn't grasp Los Lonely Boys, Smash Mouth, or Daughtry fitting into this game. Maybe it's the songs, but some artists were less fun to play than others. However, they DO feature some decent contemporary selections, like Bloc Party's "Helicopter" (my favorite song to play) and Blink 182's "All The Small Things."

Pro's: This game, like I said before, IS pretty fun. Despite its flaws in design, length, and song selection, I do look forward to playing. I like how the DS' features were fully utilized, including the touch screen and mic. The graphics are good, the sound is a bit fuzzy at times but pretty crisp. I also appreciate that the game included the Original DS "adapter." I don't have a Lite, so being able to play on my OG DS was a nice feeling. It may not be a very lengthy game, nor cleverly accomplished (the "Duel" mode isn't much fun), but it is straightforward, easy to pick up & play. I expected the game to be more complicated, but instead it was much simpler than I anticipated.

For what it's worth, I feel this game is worth the $[...] price tag ([...]). It's a worthwhile investment in terms of DS games, despite its hefty cost. While the re-play value may be low, this is a game for all ages, one that any gamer, experienced or inexperienced, can play, and most probably, have a good time at that.

Fun Game...even without a guitar!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was worried this game would be difficult to play without a guitar, but the developers came up with a fun way of playing it. I wish there were more songs...I made it through all of them in a day or two, and many of the songs are duplicates of ones on other platforms.

We had a screen protector for our DS that significantly interfered with game play that had to be removed. After removal, the game play was great!

Hurts the hands a bit....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

You might want to watch out for hand cramping. But other than that small detail, this game ROCKS!! The grip is kinda slippy. When I opened the box, I expected to see a clamshell case for the actual game. Not so. All the game comes in is a small clear plastic case. NOT WHAT I PAID FOR!! There are a few songs that have been done Guitar Hero/Rock Band-wise, but there a some fresh tracks as well. Any Guitar Hero fan will love this game. Guitar Hero newbies will too!

Not quite there

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Kinda painful on the wrist and fingers, very limited soundtrack. I think they should have put a little more thought into it.

Fun Times Ahead!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: June 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is great and I was really psyhced that it came out for the DS since I'm always playing mine.

Overall it's great, easy to put together and use and the songs have a nice variety. My only real complaint is that I have a clear plastic protective case over my DS (I spend a lot of time on on the subway) and you have to physically remove the case to plug in the peripheral. I think because of this I will leave my Guitar Hero playing to home or on planes but other than that it's a welcomed addition to the DS!

so so

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: July 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

So I surprised that It has good technology,good sound and good idea. But I think that when I play,I'll choose Wii's one.

Excellent Choice

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This was purchased as a gift for my 12 yr. old grandson.
Needless to say he was thrilled with it and tells me he
enjoys it every day.

GuitarHeroOT:DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Really played it a lot at 1st. I think my younger brother will like it more.

guitar heo for DS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best DS games.. easy to play and follow along.. songs are great

Awesome, just plain awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Guitar Hero's long awaited debut on the DS is finally here with Guitar Hero: On Tour, and it does it's console counterparts justice in nearly every way, shape, and form. Utilizing an innovative Guitar Grip that plugs into the DS' GBA slot, Guitar Hero: On Tour may feature a lack of a fret button, but that doesn't make the game and experience any less fun or challenging. There are a good amount of songs featured here as well for a DS game, although the track list itself comes off as a little too, well, safe. Smash Mouth, Maroon 5, Twisted Sister, Daughtry, and more are featured here, and the track list as a whole just seems a little bit too pop-flavored compared to console versions of Guitar Hero. That aside, the songs sound great on the DS' small speakers. The single player and multiplayer modes are a sheer blast to play as well, making the whole package of Guitar Hero: On Tour worth it's price tag. The major downside of Guitar Hero: On Tour involves the Guitar Grip itself. Holding it and the DS in your hand may cause a bit of cramping, and actually getting used to holding the grip and playing takes a little bit of time. Stick with it though, because in the long run it's worth it. Guitar Hero: On Tour is worth the hype, and delivers in nearly all aspects. Whether you are a Guitar Hero veteran or newbie, if you own a DS then you should definitely pick up Guitar Hero: On Tour. It may not look like Guitar Hero at first, but once you get going, you'll soon learn that it is, and that it's oh so much fun.

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