Rocksmith 2014 Edition Reviewed

Post by Dan @ 08:59pm 08/11/13 | 9 Comments

Ubisoft made a small splash when it launched the original Rocksmith just as the old breed of rhythm games were being unceremoniously retired, but while the likes of Guitar Hero and Rock Band left only some fond memories and landfill-bound plastic instruments behind, Rocksmith actually left some people some actual musical ability.

Rocksmith 2014 Edition is now available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, addressing many of the issues that players had with the original and adding a bunch of new features. Ubisoft pitch this new iteration as "the fastest way to learn guitar", find out if we agree in AusGamers Rocksmith 2014 Edition review.

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Deviouz
Posted 11:37pm 08/11/13

I've been playing/gigging for 20years and I've been using this as motivation for practise/learning new things and get rid of some bad habits and ruts and its been excellent! The UI is a mess though mostly, don't know when to back out of a menu or press on to quit etc. The cable that its boxed with makes a handy USB interface for the guitar for any PC too, so I carry with my gear.

Also a friend of mine that doesn't play gave it a shot and over about an hour was rocking out some mad tunes like Elephant (Tame Impala) we both freaked out!

I would recommend to players who know they should be learning and practising as a good tool and to newbies

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Arathorn
Posted 01:41am 14/11/13

Sorry but NO. This is definitely NOT the best way to learn guitar. THE best way to learn is. Get a guitar, learn by ear. Maybe get a few books and lessons if you're slow to learn but the best way is playing real guitar, NOT playing a video game lol. It's pretty obvious.

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trillion
Posted 02:40am 14/11/13

in some ways, it's like f**king on a first hot date: no you're probably not going to get to know the unique hums and vibes of the family or the gorgeous curves of the furniture or the way she melts in your palm as she reacts to you playing her heart strings before you get dirty boy with her, but you'll get near instant satisfaction after at most 2.5 minutes

it's the same thing with Rocksmith, and you don't even have to be a rockstar

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Dan
Posted 09:16am 14/11/13

the best way is playing real guitar, NOT playing a video game lol. It's pretty obvious.

You seem to be confused about what this software actually is. The fact that you're also playing a videogame simultaneously does not negate the fact that you're playing a real guitar.

When playing this game, you are playing real guitar, there is absolutely no distinction, and if you believe that there is, then you are clearly not familiar enough with the product to be making such authoritative statements.

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fpot
Posted 09:22am 14/11/13

The best way to learn guitar would be to have an experienced player teach you I guess. This seems like a pretty viable alternative though. I'd get on it except I think I am physically incapable of playing a guitar.

So does the game come with a guitar? I might get it anyway.

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Tollaz0r!
Posted 09:41am 14/11/13

Sorry but NO. This is definitely NOT the best way to learn guitar. THE best way to learn is. Get a guitar, learn by ear. Maybe get a few books and lessons if you're slow to learn but the best way is playing real guitar, NOT playing a video game lol. It's pretty obvious.

I cant tell you right now, that for me, using a computer game with immediate feedback and a games ability to keep me interested would be the best way for me to learn. So please, be aware that different people learn in different ways.

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Jim
Posted 10:41am 14/11/13

yeh to be honest as someone who got a guitar and 'learnt' by ear, I have to say I can't see how what I did would be any better than this. imo the best way to learn would be to have a good teacher teach you properly and give you exercises, and for you to do your best to make the most of their teaching. that way you learn the theory and scales which is a massive help later on. at first it'd be super boring though, so you just reward your self by playing rocksmith when you've finished your theory exercises :)

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D-Sub
Posted 11:10am 14/11/13

I use Rocksmith instead of tabs, unless there's a song they don't have that I want to play but I still do an hour of scales and theory a day along with weekly tuition. Rocksmith is the fastest way to be a human jukebox with poor technique

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Tyoson
Posted 01:48am 18/11/13

I bought it today. Got it for $239 with a Les Paul Jnr from JB Hifi. I suck at guitar, never really played it. Just spent a fair bit of time learning the basics. Really enjoying it. I took the guitar to my mates first and he tuned it up and I had a bash on the drums and he did some crazy guitar stuff. Stoked with what I got for the price. Definitely recommend it, I'm having fun :)

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