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Gitaroo Man Lives...AGAIN!
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User
Your talking dog tells you that you are the last of the Gitaroo Men and must save your homeworld with the power of ROCK! This is the premise of one of the most fun games ever put on the PSP. Bypassing the silly and sometimes funny storyline of this game, with the incredibly ridiculous anime style voice acting, there is something rewarding in the gameplay.
The control scheme is pretty simple, using the control nub to guide the direction of the line you must follow in order to hit the notes, which you do using only the circle button. You use the regular face buttons to dodge attacks, and everything is timed to the beat of the music. The gameplay itself is pretty simple, though the speed will screw you up, and some of the background graphics can throw you.
The best part of this game however is of course the music. This game has EXCELLENT music for each level, which is exactly what you want, and adds so much to the game. In fact, as you play each level and unlock the music, you may find yourself just playing it through the game's jukebox.
There are a few negatives that keep it from getting 5 stars though. The game is short, ridiculously short for one player. A very skilled player could probably wrap it up in about an hour or less on Normal level. The other bad part are long load times for setting up the gameplay parts of the levels, which can kill momentum.
This game has some replay value and multiplayer modes, but after getting through the master level, you may find only pulling this game out for a quick fix and putting it away. But your first time through is a riot, and well worth it. A fun game, and a great return to a lost classic from the PS2.
Best of the Best!!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User
Gitarooman is amazing. If you own a PSP and do not have this game, you are missing out - guaranteed. This genre is underrated in the US and is called Bemani. Bemani gameplay centers around music, rhythm, and timing... This game in particular is truly diverse because of its unique gameplay and excellent control system.
You utilize the analog controller to follow wavy instrumental tubes that strangely follow the music as they move with the rhythm. You also use the buttons x,o etc. which blaze at you for impressive mind bending game play. You will be amazed of how fast this game moves. For clarification, the tubes are not annoying they follow the music in a very natural and pleasing way.
The story is beautiful and has a strong and clear message that is relevant to life. It focuses on believing in yourself - similar to the Parappa story - but more moving and gorgeous imagery.
This port is from the PS2 version and is an exact translation. To describe how popular it was on the PS2, when people finally realized this game was a masterpiece, it was selling for over a $100.00. I sold mine here on Amazon for over 80 - and was a little upset - I missed it much.
The Stats:
Gameplay:10++++
Music: 10++++
Controls: 10++++
Replay Value: 10++++
Graphics: 10++++ Japanese Anime
No Cons: Except maybe I want a sequel of this!
Cautions: This game is so intense; that you will probably brake your analog controller on the PSP. I replaced mine and found the parts very cheap -ck Ebay for controller. Be careful the screws will strip easily if not using correct phillip.
Again - One of, if not the best game of all time - and I played many and have had most systems.
More challenging that it looks
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This game is quirky but strangely addictive. The story line is obscure but the gameplay undenialble. This is one rhythm based game that makes you want to replay and get a better score. Perfect title for a portable game system.
its great!!!
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User
the music and storyline and graphics... everything is pretty much great except its really short and load times are unbelieveable... but other than that... its great
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