It may look like Guitar Hero at first glance, but DJ Hero is anything but. The introduction of a new plastic controller (this time, in the shape of a turntable) certainly changes the feel of the game, but what really makes DJ Hero so novel is its sound. The music genre has become over-saturated with guitar riffs and the sounds of rock and metal. It only takes a few seconds to immediately recognize that DJ Hero brings something brand new to the table -- something we couldn't say about the genre for a long time now.To say DJ Hero's lineup is eclectic would be an understatement. What other game not only offers a lineup so diverse, but encourages players to mix the sounds of artists like Eminem, Tears for Fears, N.E.R.D. and the Jackson 5? Not only has developer FreeStyleGames managed to compile a variety of sounds for the game, but they've managed to combine these into devilishly edgy mixes. Certainly, this is a game that demands your attention.It's a rare feat that a game can be mesmerizing even when it's not being played. We can easily see people adding DJ Hero to their library, using it as the soundtrack to a house party. Good thing the developers had the foresight to add a non-interactive jukebox mode, letting you enjoy the game in a purely hands-off way.
Hands-on: DJ Hero
August 19, 2009 - 4:00pm
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