Thanks to Game Informer, we already know a great deal about Activision’s upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour (the game formerly known as Guitar Hero IV). We know, for instance, that the game will follow the “full band” formula of Harmonix’s Rock Band, by adding vocals and drums into the mix. But the game’s developer, Neversoft, aren’t happy simply being a clone — they’re adding a ton of extras that they’re hoping will make World Tour your rock game of choice.
To start, the game’s drums (as you can see from the image) attempt to more closely mirror a full drum set, with three drum pads, two raised cymbals, and a bass kick pedal. Interestingly, the pads will be softer, quieter, and velocity sensitive, which should have an impact on how what you’re playing actually translates to in-game sounds. Activision also tease a “newly designed more responsive guitar and microphone,” but go into no details. (Check out the trailer and squint real hard to get a glimpse of their new axe.)
There’s much more information found in the press release, which you can find after the jump: details about the in-game Music Studio, extensive customization, and the online eight-player Battle of the Bands mode. As expected, the game will feature downloadable content … even on the Wii.
Are we sure we don’t have room for just one more drum peripheral in our living room?
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