When it comes to fast-paced rhythm games, while the genre never truly caught on in the West, there was one standout exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this iconic franchise is poised to make a comeback, and it's excitingly heading to mobile devices! However, the launch was anything but smooth, as Activision stumbled right from the start.
The announcement was not made through a trailer or a press release but rather via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This decision has overshadowed the return of this legendary series, especially following the recent controversy over the use of AI in the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will entail, we have scant details. Although the series previously made its way to mobile nearly two decades ago, as shown below, fans are eagerly anticipating something remarkable.
Many have criticized the art used in the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement as being notably substandard, possibly not even utilizing the latest image generation technology. This has led to concerns that Guitar Hero Mobile might struggle to gain traction, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.
Despite my enthusiasm for the idea of Guitar Hero's return and its potential success on mobile, it's clear that Activision's approach has been mishandled once again, overshadowing the positive aspects of this revival.
In the meantime, if you're curious about how other major franchises have fared on mobile devices, why not explore the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on smartphones?
