Gitaroo Man

"OMG I Played it for an Hour Before I Knew what was Going on and it was Still Fun!"

The Pitch: You play the role of U-1(what kind of name is this, what where they thinking?) who is a complete loser, but maybe he's not as big of a loser as everyone thinks… but then again he probably is.

Game Play 8/10
Its really quite simple when it's the “charge phase”, the “battle phase attack mode” or the “final phase” you just keep the “blue zone” on the “trace line” till a “phrase bar” reaches the “attack point” then press X, O square or triangle button(witch ever you prefer) and hold it and release right before the end of the “phrase bar” or else it well have no effect, then when it's the “battle phase guard mode” you just press the button that matches the “guard mark” when it reaches the “attack point”. Simple right?
Fun Factor 10/10: It doesn't sound fun, it shouldn't be fun but it is… extremely fun, and more addictive then anything else I've ever played.
Controls 1/10: The one major problem with the game is the fact that the “blue zone” locks on to the line so you never really know where your pointing the analog stick witch makes for lots of misses.

Graphics 8/10
They may be a bit cartoonish but I like it, I think it gives the game style, however for a technical standpoint the game has quite poor graphics, but its nothing that big just some really bad clipping(chances are you wont even notice it in single player mode)

Sound 10/10
Music 10/10: I can't get enough of it… I would buy the sound track if I could. Plus it's got several different kinds of music such as techno, rock, heavy metal, funk, soft rock, hip-hop and more.
Sound effects 10/10: Sounds just like a real guitar, any one who plays the guitar would pick up on this right away.
Voice Acting 10/10: great some of the best I've ever heard, sounds natural and shows plenty of emotion… one of the games strong points

Story 1/10
Um… what the **** happened I didn't under one bit of it was there even a story?… ok so I understood it but it was wacky as hell. It's like one minute you're here then the next you're there and they never tell you where you're going your just there and it is to be excepted. Also it doesn't tell you much about the characters there just there also and 2/3 of then you never see more then once or twice there just there and then gone as suddenly as they came… and the story had so much potential too.
Originality 10/10: Ok I can give it this one but I would like to add that originality isn't always a good thing
Script 10/10: Vary well done, it uses good grammar and sounds(yes I do mean sounds cause its 95% voice acting) vary natural. Oh lots of funny moments too

Value 5/10
There are only 10 levels, you can beat in 5 or so hours(well 5 hours of actually playing the levels) even if you really suck.
Replay Value 10/10: I played the 2nd level at least 50 times in the first week I had it.
Multi-Player 7/10: As fun as the real game but with up to 4 players… but wait with 2 people you cant play on the same team and you cant have a computer controlled character on your team unless you only have 3 people and it has to be on the evil team too. So what am I saying?… it needs more options.

Buy or Rent
If your looking for a game but don't know what to get then buy this game. If your having a party and no one you know has it rent it. Ether way it well bring hours of fun to your life.

Bottom Line
One of the most addictive games ever made… once you start you may not be able to stop
Pros: Hours of none stop fun, great songs
Cons: Bad controls(sometimes they made me want to hurt someone), weird story, little to no character development(depending on the character)

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 08/17/02, Updated 08/17/02