Game Time: Guitar Legend. Get On Stage

Posted on December 9, 2007
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You are sure to have heard the phrase “Rock-and-Roll is dead” hundreds of times. It is true that the era of heavy guitar riffs, long hair and aggressive lyrics is long gone. The following fact can serve as the proof: even the idols of rock-music the band “Metallica” have had their hair cut and have changed their image. One has to keep up with time. They say, that rock died together with Kurt Cobain - the last star on the horizon of heavy music. It might be that way, but it would be unjust to say that rock is not claimed for nowadays.

But let us not plunge into the detail of the divisions and subdivision of rock music and argue which band plays real rock. Let us get down to the game devoted to the dream of about every second schoolboy – to become a rock star and gather stadiums by his masterly guitar riffs.

Gameplay

Having chosen one of the three heroes you start a rock guitarist career from garage concerts and eventually you become more and more popular by performing in small clubs at the beginning and then in huge clubs etc. Each stage of your career consists of 5 songs which you have to perform as brilliantly as you can. The quality of your performance affects not only your further fate but the amount of money you earn (and the money in the game are used instead of game points). Moreover, the quality of your performance affects the title your get after every song.

You won’t perform as a lone guitarist on stage. Your task is to perform the major guitar part of the composition. The songs you are going to perform can be easily recognized ( the game features the all-time hits like Heart-Shaped Box (Nirvana), Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple)), that’s why it will be easier for you to hit the motive. Having floundered you will “brake” a song very realistically which can be quite frustrating and disappointing. Don’t worry and try to come into the rhythm as soon as possible.

Graphics

In spite of the simplicity of the idea, Guitar Legend looks quite OK in the respect of graphics. The heroes you are offered move naturally and are brilliantly made. You might even get some kind of 3D illusion. As was mentioned before, there are 3 heroes in the game. The punk-girl Kat Nilds with the motto: “You know that you are a rock start when you get up with a hangover” (the fact that a number of rock idols have problems with alcohol consumption is known, but JavaGames notifies you about the overwhelming consumption and the problems it may cause). The seconds hero is “Saw Rob.” He looks like a typical rocker – long hair tied with a headscarf, a shirt with a scull, tattoos etc. His motto: “Sing 50 songs about a dinner with a Satan…I’m out!” The third hero is Exel Carnaby, a real fop, dressed in the Britpop style - tight jeans and a gangster hat, a tie and striped shirt. This guy says: “It is OK to climb the ladder until you are too old.”

Conclusion

The game is the second one by Gameloft dedicated to rock-music and it is great! It is great that this way we are not allowed to forget the powerful period in the music culture and the legendary rock hits. The dynamic gameplay and bright graphics add to the brilliant impression from Guitar Legend. The game is a must for rock fans and people who wanted/want to become rockers.

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