When you select a song, the game will automatically recommend lessons based on your song choice, and help you master the skills required to play that specific track.
Rocksmith 2014 Reviews By Musicians How To Drive AI learned how to drive a car and subsequently run-down a prostitute from Grand Theft Auto; I learned how to steal priceless artwork from Thief, and I learned how to become addicted to a variety of mind-altering drugs from my Dad Max Payne.
I owe a lot to the teachings of video games, and Rocksmith is no different. Sure, it didnt teach me how to dig a grave for those tire-marked courtesans, or how to evade the police. It didnt teach me how to foil an ongoing murder investigation after the discovery of fingerprints on a concealed Pendleton Hunter, or how to survive in the wilderness by building shelter from hitchhiker bones and tree branches. Rocksmith didnt teach me a lot of things, but what it did teach me is more valuable than any lesson learned elsewhere: how to play the guitar, and frankly, thats pretty cool. These arent the run-of-the-mill plastic offerings youll find bundled with the now extinct rhythm games of yesterday, but rather the real wood-n-metal deal. You know, the looks-easy-but-is-hard-as-hell-to-play guitar weve all desired to master after hearing Hotel California for the first time. The second thing you need to know is that Rocksmith 2014 isnt a sequel to the original Rocksmith, as much as its an overhaul of the complete system. Rocksmith 2014 Reviews By Musicians Update Improves UponThis may scare away those who already own the previous version, but know that this update improves upon the foundation built by its predecessor in ways that intensify the enjoyment, enhance the lessons, and eliminate what issues held back its immensely under-lived potential. Its the same concept promoted back in 2012, only expanded upon in ways that impress beyond its purpose as a game-turned-learning tool. The friendly introduction helps you adjust the lessons and gameplay by answering a few simple questions such as which role youd like to study (lead, rhythm, bass), and whether youve played the previous version of Rocksmith. I decided to start things off as a novice, as loading this game marked my first true guitar experience. Of course, Rocksmith has a variety of levels available, ranging from the lowly beginner to the axe-slashing Keith Richards also known as the Master level. From the moment I received my copy of Rocksmith, my intention was to learn a skill that didnt yet exist. I wasnt satisfied with simply reviewing the functionality of the software, as its easy to inspect, observe and list new or expanded features. The entire Rocksmith catalog supports the new system as well, allowing you to import and purchase songs as you see fit. At this time, those with a copy of the original Rocksmith can import the entire set of tracks for a small one time fee (9.99). The newly redesigned menus are as easy to navigate as they are aesthetically appealing, and sessions, songs, the Guitarcade mode and an assortment of other destinations are easily accessed with a single push of a button. Gone are the pesky loading times that plagued the original Rocksmith, and in their place a smooth transition that runs as flawlessly as youd expect. In less than five seconds, I was transferred to a session from the main menu another improvement that makes the entire experience just a little more accessible. The game even goes as far as to demonstrate proper tuning and restringing, vital skills for the everyday guitarist that are just as important as learning to jam like Randy Rhoads. While these lessons can be accessed from the main menu, a unique feature included to help players improve quickly has been implemented.
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