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November 2009
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The editors liked
Simple interface. Diverse song catalog. Effectively teaches the basics of DJing.
Diverse
Entertaining tracklist
Wellcrafted turntable peripheral
Difficulty levels range from very welcoming to very challenging
Captures the thrill of creating a hot mix.
Great controller
Outstanding tracks
Simplistic design
Challenging and addictive
Great beats
Well mixed songs
Appropriate visuals and an interactive music experience that leaves you feeling like you are actually mixing music. Can also add a guitar controller for multiplayer gaming.
The editors didn't like
Multitasking can be difficult. No break between songs.
Costs as much as two fullprice games
Crossfader tab can be tricky
Doesn't embrace creativity of actual mixing.
Music certainly acquired taste
DLC prices feel steep
Turntable buttons may make spinning a little awkward for some gamers.
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Jonathan , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: Bringing original and compelling features to music gaming, until very recently, has been a difficult feat for developers and publishers to pull off - the conventions of the genre are already deeply entrenched. However, The Beatles: Rock Band and the ladle...
But really, DJ Hero is worth getting because there’s an aura of freshness surrounding the game, and I’m not just saying that because DJ Jazzy Jeff is in it. The experience feels exciting and fun again. It reminds you of the first time you played Guitar...
Great beats, well mixed songs, appropriate visuals and an interactive music experience that leaves you feeling like you are actually mixing music. Can also add a guitar controller for multiplayer gaming.
Turntable buttons may make spinning a little awkward for some gamers.
Abstract: DJ Hero is a new release from Activision who, in the past, created a successful fusion between the gaming world and the music industry with its Guitar Hero releases. While those games were a hit, it was time for some new blood, and to the rescue comes ...
It’s one thing to offer unsure consumers a guitar to play. It took a few years for many of us to realize just how fun Guitar Hero was, and to come and appreciate it. DJ Hero embarks on that same quest, and we think it succeeds pretty well. Thankfull...
Abstract: It wasn’t until the phenomenon that was the very first Guitar Hero that music games really became one of the driving forces of the gaming industry. The advent of Rock Band fleshed the genre out a bit more, adding vocals and drums, but there hasn’t been...
Abstract: DJ Hero is a great game that will challenge you and give you countless hours of entertainment. If you’re at all a fan of DJ culture, then this game is definitely for you.
Diverse, entertaining tracklist, Wellcrafted turntable peripheral, Difficulty levels range from very welcoming to very challenging, Captures the thrill of creating a hot mix.
Costs as much as two fullprice games, Crossfader tab can be tricky, Doesn't embrace creativity of actual mixing.
This new frontier in rhythm gaming is electrifyingly fun, but the cover charge is steep. ...
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Published: 2009-11-05, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: As is the case with almost every rhythm game out there, playing DJ Hero will not prepare you to be an actual DJ. The songs are premixed, the sound effects are preloaded, and the wheel (just one) of steel is actually plastic. Yet, as is also the case wi...
Abstract: So last week had me welcoming a new plastic, wireless, music-based peripheral into my home with the arrival of my DJ Hero turntable. Oh, and it came with a game! DJ Hero from Activision and developer FreeStyleGames is the newest entry into the music rh...
