When it comes to fast-paced rhythm games, although the genre never truly took off in the West, there was one standout exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this legendary franchise is set to make a comeback, and it's coming to the mobile platform! However, Activision stumbled right out of the gate with an awkward announcement.
Instead of a trailer or a press release, the announcement was made via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This choice has overshadowed the return of the iconic franchise, especially given another recent controversy involving AI art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will offer in terms of visuals and gameplay, details are scarce. Although the series did appear on mobile nearly two decades ago, as shown below, fans are hoping for a significantly improved experience this time around.
Broken Strings: Many have criticized the art used in the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement as being of poor quality, possibly not even utilizing the latest image generation technology. This has led some to believe that Guitar Hero Mobile might struggle to gain traction, especially with strong competitors like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.
While the idea of Guitar Hero returning and succeeding on mobile is exciting, it's clear that Activision's use of AI-generated art has once again caused a stir, overshadowing the potential positives of the announcement.
In the meantime, if you're interested in seeing how other major franchises have fared on mobile devices, check out the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on smartphones.
