Rocksmith 2014 Edition

1. Dyseman

   Oct 24, 2013

   10

   The Original Rocksmith got me started. Rocksmith 2014 is leaps and bounds ahead! Seems to be Re-Written from ground up. On Xbox360 and PCThe Original Rocksmith got me started. Rocksmith 2014 is leaps and bounds ahead! Seems to be Re-Written from ground up. On Xbox360 and PC versions I've had ZERO Lag. Very fast to get where I want to go.
   
   Songs that I played in Rocksmith 1 were brought over to the 2014 and there's even more to some of these songs, now that the new engine can recognized flourishes, chackas and other things that the original couldn't. Almost have to unlearn some of what I've learned prior to play even better.
   
   What blew me out of the park was playing "Carry On My Wayward Son". Having mastered it in RS1, the 2014 version was more indepth and the nuances I was missing from RS1 has arrived! PLUS it went from Distortion to Clean and back to Distortion RIGHT when it needed to without me having to do anything.
   
   OMG!! LOVE THIS GAME and GENRE!! MORE MORE MORE!
   
   Also, I can finally say I want Rythym, Solo or sometimes even a mix, instead of trying to cover all in different areas, which is what sorta irritated me with RS1… Expand

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2. fujiapplelover

   Oct 24, 2013

   10

   It's true, this is the fastest way to learn guitar. I had the original Rocksmith and the new 2014 version improves in ALL the areas theIt's true, this is the fastest way to learn guitar. I had the original Rocksmith and the new 2014 version improves in ALL the areas the original had flaws in. Before playing this game, I did not know how to play electric guitar. After playing this game, I can now feel confident with tabs I find online and jam with my friends in real life.… Expand

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4. Bob-Mufasa

   Oct 24, 2013

   10

   I'll keep it short and sweet:
   Pros/Changes:
   1. Session mode is an awesome addition, there is a plethora of instruments to choose from andI'll keep it short and sweet:
   Pros/Changes:
   1. Session mode is an awesome addition, there is a plethora of instruments to choose from and the band reacts accordingly to what you are playing, TONS OF FUN.
   2. Mini-games are actually fun this time.
   3. Interface is A MILLION times better than the original, clunky and unintuitive design.
   Cons:
   1. This is not a substitute for guitar lessons, no matter what the ads tell you. You will at least need a couple of irl lessons to teach you proper picking, positioning etc... .
   2. The session mode is a bit simplistic, in a sense that there will be ONE preset ABCDEFG chords that the band will play at a time.
   
   I personally haven't found anything that would top this in terms of being fun and simultaneously be educational.… Expand

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5. Sandrick

   Jun 16, 2015

   9

   I have been playing this for a week and it is LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than its predecessor. The Kinect commands work really well, esp if youI have been playing this for a week and it is LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than its predecessor. The Kinect commands work really well, esp if you are using headphones while playing (so it can hear your voice better) and the mini games are actually a blast to play. Think Typing of the Dead fun. I have already learned to play some songs and I am way more comfortable navigating the guitar. My fingers are building up some nice calluses as they should be but I literally have never had this much fun using a video game to learn. Such an enormous song list and customization will ensure that I can be enjoying this for years to come. More video games should learn how to be educational as well as fun. I give it a 9 because it seems like ducks redux minigame is always a bit off on the E string. Also, I think that it should have different song areas that stay in the same key. It sucks having to retune your guitar for specialty songs when you are just learning. Save special tunings for later on once you have the regular tuned songs down. Anyways- still tons of fun for those that want to learn.… Expand

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6. mcconnin

   Oct 25, 2013

   9

   I played last night for 2 hours. (its release day). I bought it for my kids, but I was pretty sure I would use it too. It was so good II played last night for 2 hours. (its release day). I bought it for my kids, but I was pretty sure I would use it too. It was so good I kept playing until my fingers were very sore. This 2014 version seemed more responsive than the first. When I hit the wrong note it seemed more obvious and when I hit the correct note it seemed amazing. I thought the product was so good I was prompted to write my first review.… Expand

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7. dnoonan

   Oct 23, 2013

   9

   My perspective: Older guy, took a semester of acoustic guitar lessons years ago (and remember only a few open chords). This game is the realMy perspective: Older guy, took a semester of acoustic guitar lessons years ago (and remember only a few open chords). This game is the real deal. I'm getting better, it's fun, there's tons of variety...the game is delivering on all cylinders. The session mode is pure fun--even if you're a beginner. The video lessons are short and to the point, but informative. Getting better at guitar takes practice (duh!), but RS2014 can make that practice more fun _and_ more efficient.
   
   One nitpick: The Kinect voice commands are pretty sensitive. You have to be careful what you (and any spectators) say in the room, or you'll accidentally have something paused or skipped because someone said something that sounded like "accept" or "back" at the wrong time. If you're by yourself, not a biggie. And it's not like you lose any progress or anything--just a momentary hitch in your rockin-ness.… Expand

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8. Turtlgirl2002

   Oct 17, 2014

   0

   Game totally sucks, waste of money. How frustrating it is to try to learn guitar when a.) You know your guitar is in tune, but the gameGame totally sucks, waste of money. How frustrating it is to try to learn guitar when a.) You know your guitar is in tune, but the game disagrees, and b.) it won't read half the notes you play, so it basically tells you you fail everything. waste of money. Use Youtube to learn guitar, or take lessons, but this is worthless.… Expand

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