We've heard the rumors for a long time now, but Activision finally dropped the trailer to Guitar Hero: Metallica the other day and honestly, I don't see a point. Rock Band 1 & 2 have proven that downloadable content works great. Why not just release this as some DLC? Or a series of DLC?
Ever since Activision got a hold of the Guitar Hero I've had an uneasy feeling about the progress of the series, and it only gets worse with each release. Sure, the jump from GH3 to World Tour was a dramatic change, but it had been done a year before with Rock Band 1. I can't help but feel that Activision is milking this series for everything its worth, and it's working.
On the other hand, it works because its fun. It just gets a little frustrating watching these games come out that change absolutely nothing, totally dismissing the entire purpose for DLC, just to put some extra cash in Activision's pockets.
Oh and I almost forgot about those character models. Christ. I thought GH: Aerosmith's were bad, James Hetfield looks like a cross-eyed Frankenstein. But that's beside the point. This whole game is an unnecessary, slap in the face to DLC.
I'm sure the songs will be shred in true Metallica fashion, but color me disappointed. :(
Ever since Activision got a hold of the Guitar Hero I've had an uneasy feeling about the progress of the series, and it only gets worse with each release. Sure, the jump from GH3 to World Tour was a dramatic change, but it had been done a year before with Rock Band 1. I can't help but feel that Activision is milking this series for everything its worth, and it's working.
On the other hand, it works because its fun. It just gets a little frustrating watching these games come out that change absolutely nothing, totally dismissing the entire purpose for DLC, just to put some extra cash in Activision's pockets.
Oh and I almost forgot about those character models. Christ. I thought GH: Aerosmith's were bad, James Hetfield looks like a cross-eyed Frankenstein. But that's beside the point. This whole game is an unnecessary, slap in the face to DLC.
I'm sure the songs will be shred in true Metallica fashion, but color me disappointed. :(
(However, I agree with him entirely.)