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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.
Abstract: Growing up I had a knack for music, both in collecting it and playing it. I had one of the largest LP collections in my school (thanks to my jobs at several record stores) and I was always making mix tapes, and whenever there was a road trip I was put...
Abstract: Fifty-six songs into DJ Hero, I finally found my groove. Daft Punk's superb Record Bag set came on screen, dropping a collection of eight, wonderfully crafted songs that mixed Daft Punk with the likes of Gary Numan, No Doubt, Young MC, and Queen. The m...
Abstract: There's no denying that DJ Hero is a logical step for the rhythm action genre to take. These days, after all, people aspire to be world class DJs in the same way they aspire to be amazing guitarists, so it makes sense to try and give gamers that experi...
Diverse, entertaining tracklist , Well-crafted turntable peripheral , Difficulty levels range from very welcoming to very challenging , Captures the thrill of creating a hot mix
Costs as much as two full-price games , Crossfader tab can be tricky , Doesn't embrace creativity of actual mixing
DJ Hero spells a new frontier in rhythm gaming that is electrifyingly fun, but the cover charge is steep....
Abstract: DJ Hero is the latest title in the ever-expanding rhythm action genre. With Activision’s own development studio, FreeStyle Games, behind the decks the Guitar Hero template is there to be built upon with a brand new peripheral that introduces a new styl...
We had our initial reservations about DJ Hero, but the final product lays them all to rest. This is proof that there’s life in the rhythm-action genre yet beyond drums, guitars and mics, and a truly progressive effort that we’ll be playing for...
