Review Surfing – Guitar Hero World Tour (Wii)

Guitar Hero World Tour is currently the hottest game for the Nintendo Wii, and with good reason: it’s finally as good as Rock Band. If you previously switched to Guitar Hero’s rival because of the band-focused gameplay, then you’d be pleased to know that World Tour finally integrates the same features—and in some cases—actually improves on the Rock Band formula.

If you still have your doubts, see what the critics think:

Kombo: (90%) “While the “wow” factor might be gone for these band types of games, it doesn’t detract from the overwhelmingly positive things World Tour does to progress the genre. The quality of life features, like drum kit configuration and unpause countdown might seem inconsequential but impact the game in such a way that you’ll have a tough time imaging how you could survive without those features. The fact that DLC is available on the Wii is a great triumph for owners of the system. This Guitar Hero might be on its first World Tour but it is assuredly world class.”

GameSpot: (80%) “Guitar Hero World Tour is a huge leap forward for the Guitar Hero franchise. It’s a blast to play with friends, the setlist is top-notch, and the music studio is a nice–albeit extremely complicated–addition. Although it’s a great game, as well as a vast improvement over previous series entries, it doesn’t do a whole lot that Rock Band and its sequel haven’t already done (and in some cases, done better). With that in mind, if you really like Guitar Hero’s setlist and you’re interested (and patient enough) in creating your own music, pack your bags to head out on tour.”

IGN: (88%) “If you own a PS3 or 360 in addition to Wii, you might want to weigh your options when considering Rock Band 2 or World Tour, or a combination of both for hardware/software. If you’re a Wii-only gamer though, World Tour owns the system, and we’ve rated it accordingly. World Tour raises the bar for what Wii games do both in connectivity and in data management. Oh, and there’s a pretty kick-ass music game in there too.”

GameDaily: (80%) “No, it’s not perfect, but Guitar Hero World Tour is a great music game and a perfect holiday gift. The customization tools, Music Studio, crazy-fun Wii Freestyle mode and overall sense of fun make this show worth attending. Bring on the encore.”

Just one question: since the game has shifted its focus from guitar players to the entire band, why is it still called Guitar Hero?

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