Got to say, I'm quite disappointed

diy-mike · 10-29-2007, 04:41 PM

I picked up my copy yesterday morning, after many months of anticipation. I brought it home and opened it. I was surprised to see that the guitar was two pieces, but that didn't put me off much. I also liked the fact that this new guitar controller is significantly heavier than its SG predecessors. I also like that the whammy bar is much stiffer than it has been in the past, as I always use the rubber band trick to give it a little more resistance. That is where my happiness with the controller ends.
The fret buttons are much more difficult to press, causing a lot of missed notes, and tired hands. Also, the fret buttons are very noisy, they click against the neck quite loudly when released. These may sound minor, but they are enough for me to put that guitar back in the box and go back to my worn in SGs (I was already thinking about getting new guitars, but after this, I will stick to the old standby).

On to the gameplay. I really like the new setlists. I really like the new modes (co-op career, battle mode, etc). I could care a whole lot less about having the really cheesy cut scenes.
Most importantly though, The hammer-ons and pull-offs. GH2 mentions new and improved hammer-ons and pull-offs. GH3 is a step backwards. It doesn't do a good job of registering hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. I miss a lot of notes that I would have gotten in the original Guitar Hero (before they improved those functions). Furthermore, it just doesn't feel as responsive as the first three installments. I don't have an HDTV (still a CRT fanboy), but it seems like there is a slight bit of lag, but it's inconsistent.

I'm excited to have it, and it certainly will get a lot of play (especially since 2 player modes have been enhanced). I just wanted to share that this game was quite far from meeting my expectations.

***Booyakasha*** · 10-29-2007, 04:53 PM

I don't have any guitar controllers, but I've noticed a touch of lag in GH3 myself--not to the point where it's ruined the game or anything.

diy-mike · 10-29-2007, 05:34 PM

Right, I'm certainly not saying it's not playable. Though it can be a little frustrating from time to time.

Auron · 10-29-2007, 05:37 PM

Wait, so the hammer-ons and pull-offs are impossible again?

diy-mike · 10-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Not impossible by any means... but not quite reliable.

Vii · 11-01-2007, 06:53 PM

theyre very reliable especially when you strum some while you play them. notice the HO/PO notes are special looking now. they look almost all white. (i.e. i got 99% on Cult Of Personality on Expert)

conobum · 11-02-2007, 09:46 PM

The little bit of lag is really really annoying... its almost making me want to bring back the game to be honest... im playing it on the PS2. If there was a feature to allow negative ms calibration, i think in my case it would fix the game. But yah its definitely not G2 and will take a lot of getting used to if you have spent an ample amount of time into guitar hero two... just not the same feel at all, and frankly im not a fan... sorry

General Geek · 11-03-2007, 10:57 PM

ok apparently u guys didnt read about how they were gonna make this game before it came out, the lag is supposed to be there for when u get to the really tough songs like the boss battle with lou and the hardest song on the game, Through the Fire and Flames, u need that lag to help u pull of those really really tough and fast solos. so id think of that lag as ur friend,

earh0x · 11-04-2007, 07:50 PM

HO/PO are far from impossible. If you are bitching about them in GH3 go back and play GH once. The new indicators are awesome and I find the HO/PO to be just as easy if not easier than GH2.

You complainers are killing me. The only real crappy things about the game are the singers' giant chins/mouths and character animations. That said I think this is the best playing installment yet.

General Geek · 11-04-2007, 08:32 PM

I completly agree with you on that. Apparently these guys have no frekin clue how to play the game, so they do is bitch and complain about how unbearable it is from the previous installments when really its the best, they just cant do anything with it because they suck to bad. I feel sorry for them, and i hope they grow up and develop some skill, or atleast try playing the game before they make complaints.

Panfan · 11-04-2007, 09:30 PM

Meh. Some of the HOPOs are in areas that an idiot could strum to easily, while some pretty fast sections don't have 'em.

**Loot** · 11-04-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Geek

I completly agree with you on that. Apparently these guys have no frekin clue how to play the game, so they do is bitch and complain about how unbearable it is from the previous installments when really its the best, they just cant do anything with it because they suck to bad. I feel sorry for them, and i hope they grow up and develop some skill, or atleast try playing the game before they make complaints.

I can say the same thing about you posting and your typing skills.

earh0x · 11-04-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panfan el Pwno™

Meh. Some of the HOPOs are in areas that an idiot could strum to easily, while some pretty fast sections don't have 'em.

True, though from what I can tell, it is that way to more closely replicate how the actual song was played.

Vii · 11-12-2007, 04:42 AM

i laugh at the face of the complainers. to be honest, guitar hero and all the other guitar hero installments are great. if you want a serious and damn near impossible challenge, buy guitar freaks for ps2. its a japanese only game but damn its hard. i thought i was great at guitar hero, and i played guitar freaks and it owned me. especially on the song DayDream. god talk about hard. yes harder than dragonforce. one of the main reason why its hard is cos you only have 3 buttons to work with. try it if you have the money, its well worth the time.

RawrrShrooms · 01-21-2008, 02:02 PM

I agree with you about the annoying controller. I hardly ever use the guitar now :S

Jesus · 01-26-2008, 11:32 PM

I disagree. I have the Wii version of GH3 and I find it quite easy to play. I beat hard mode without much of a problem and I am halfway through expert. I also find the HOs and POs quite easy but that's just through practice. Maybe you guys just suck?

(unrelated to the topic...but it seems like we get a lot of outsiders coming into the forum solely to complain about GH3 a lot! Suspicions anyone?)

stu_averill · 01-27-2008, 06:02 AM

LOL, I don't play games, and bought the Wii for my kids....it jus so happened GH3 was available with MY kinda music on to annoy the neighbours when turned up!! I aint got no probs playin (cept its hard to put back in the box if you get my drift) but the Wii don't seem to like it!! Two discs, both havin a problem playin the music (see my post ST-ST-ST-icking music.....

) but otherwise the best fun I'v had in ages in the house with my clothes on!! If you can't play, quit bitchin and practice...... simple.

Jesus · 01-27-2008, 04:25 PM

The problem your trying to describe is very hard to understand in my opinion. I just don't understand what "Sticking the music" means. It should have the guitar play along your notes though and sound messy when you screw up though.

10-29-2007, 04:41 PM	#1
diy-mike Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got to say, I'm quite disappointed I picked up my copy yesterday morning, after many months of anticipation. I brought it home and opened it. I was surprised to see that the guitar was two pieces, but that didn't put me off much. I also liked the fact that this new guitar controller is significantly heavier than its SG predecessors. I also like that the whammy bar is much stiffer than it has been in the past, as I always use the rubber band trick to give it a little more resistance. That is where my happiness with the controller ends. The fret buttons are much more difficult to press, causing a lot of missed notes, and tired hands. Also, the fret buttons are very noisy, they click against the neck quite loudly when released. These may sound minor, but they are enough for me to put that guitar back in the box and go back to my worn in SGs (I was already thinking about getting new guitars, but after this, I will stick to the old standby). On to the gameplay. I really like the new setlists. I really like the new modes (co-op career, battle mode, etc). I could care a whole lot less about having the really cheesy cut scenes. Most importantly though, The hammer-ons and pull-offs. GH2 mentions new and improved hammer-ons and pull-offs. GH3 is a step backwards. It doesn't do a good job of registering hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. I miss a lot of notes that I would have gotten in the original Guitar Hero (before they improved those functions). Furthermore, it just doesn't feel as responsive as the first three installments. I don't have an HDTV (still a CRT fanboy), but it seems like there is a slight bit of lag, but it's inconsistent. I'm excited to have it, and it certainly will get a lot of play (especially since 2 player modes have been enhanced). I just wanted to share that this game was quite far from meeting my expectations.

01-27-2008, 06:02 AM	#17
stu_averill Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	LOL, I don't play games, and bought the Wii for my kids....it jus so happened GH3 was available with MY kinda music on to annoy the neighbours when turned up!! I aint got no probs playin (cept its hard to put back in the box if you get my drift) but the Wii don't seem to like it!! Two discs, both havin a problem playin the music (see my post ST-ST-ST-icking music.....) but otherwise the best fun I'v had in ages in the house with my clothes on!! If you can't play, quit bitchin and practice...... simple.

10-29-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,655 Thanks: 153 Thanked 1,386 Times in 704 Posts	I don't have any guitar controllers, but I've noticed a touch of lag in GH3 myself--not to the point where it's ruined the game or anything.

10-29-2007, 05:34 PM	#3
diy-mike Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right, I'm certainly not saying it's not playable. Though it can be a little frustrating from time to time.

10-29-2007, 05:37 PM	#4
Auron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Inside Gender: Posts: 6,687 Thanks: 5 Thanked 315 Times in 192 Posts	Wait, so the hammer-ons and pull-offs are impossible again?

10-29-2007, 07:47 PM	#5
diy-mike Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not impossible by any means... but not quite reliable.

11-01-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
Vii Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	theyre very reliable especially when you strum some while you play them. notice the HO/PO notes are special looking now. they look almost all white. (i.e. i got 99% on Cult Of Personality on Expert)

11-02-2007, 09:46 PM	#7
conobum Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Gender: Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The little bit of lag is really really annoying... its almost making me want to bring back the game to be honest... im playing it on the PS2. If there was a feature to allow negative ms calibration, i think in my case it would fix the game. But yah its definitely not G2 and will take a lot of getting used to if you have spent an ample amount of time into guitar hero two... just not the same feel at all, and frankly im not a fan... sorry

11-03-2007, 10:57 PM	#8
General Geek Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok apparently u guys didnt read about how they were gonna make this game before it came out, the lag is supposed to be there for when u get to the really tough songs like the boss battle with lou and the hardest song on the game, Through the Fire and Flames, u need that lag to help u pull of those really really tough and fast solos. so id think of that lag as ur friend,

11-04-2007, 07:50 PM	#9
earh0x Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GR, MI Gender: Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	HO/PO are far from impossible. If you are bitching about them in GH3 go back and play GH once. The new indicators are awesome and I find the HO/PO to be just as easy if not easier than GH2. You complainers are killing me. The only real crappy things about the game are the singers' giant chins/mouths and character animations. That said I think this is the best playing installment yet.

11-04-2007, 08:32 PM	#10
General Geek Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I completly agree with you on that. Apparently these guys have no frekin clue how to play the game, so they do is bitch and complain about how unbearable it is from the previous installments when really its the best, they just cant do anything with it because they suck to bad. I feel sorry for them, and i hope they grow up and develop some skill, or atleast try playing the game before they make complaints.

11-04-2007, 09:30 PM	#11
Panfan Analrapist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I'm awesome, and I **** dolphins Gender: Posts: 18,540 Thanks: 1,384 Thanked 2,201 Times in 1,311 Posts Blog Entries: 15	Meh. Some of the HOPOs are in areas that an idiot could strum to easily, while some pretty fast sections don't have 'em.

11-12-2007, 04:42 AM	#14
Vii Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i laugh at the face of the complainers. to be honest, guitar hero and all the other guitar hero installments are great. if you want a serious and damn near impossible challenge, buy guitar freaks for ps2. its a japanese only game but damn its hard. i thought i was great at guitar hero, and i played guitar freaks and it owned me. especially on the song DayDream. god talk about hard. yes harder than dragonforce. one of the main reason why its hard is cos you only have 3 buttons to work with. try it if you have the money, its well worth the time.

01-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#15
RawrrShrooms Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with you about the annoying controller. I hardly ever use the guitar now :S

01-26-2008, 11:32 PM	#16
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	I disagree. I have the Wii version of GH3 and I find it quite easy to play. I beat hard mode without much of a problem and I am halfway through expert. I also find the HOs and POs quite easy but that's just through practice. Maybe you guys just suck? (unrelated to the topic...but it seems like we get a lot of outsiders coming into the forum solely to complain about GH3 a lot! Suspicions anyone?)

01-27-2008, 04:25 PM	#18
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	The problem your trying to describe is very hard to understand in my opinion. I just don't understand what "Sticking the music" means. It should have the guitar play along your notes though and sound messy when you screw up though.