What Stage Tour's Rough Demo Means for Rhythm Fans
Stage Tour signals a potential revival of the rhythm-game genre from the people who helped build it, giving lapsed fans a reason to watch closely despite rough early impressions.
Stage Tour signals a potential revival of the rhythm-game genre from the people who helped build it, giving lapsed fans a reason to watch closely despite rough early impressions.
Key points - RedOctane has been reformed and is developing a rhythm game called Stage Tour. - The game carries clear Guitar Hero and Rock Band DNA. - A hands-on preview session proved frustrating for the writer. - Despite the frustration, excitement for Stage Tour remained intact. - The original Guitar Hero hardware was produced by RedOctane.
Timeline - Mid-2000s: RedOctane helps launch the rhythm-game boom with Guitar Hero hardware. - Present day: The reformed RedOctane is working on Stage Tour, a new rhythm game. - Recent hands-on: A frustrating preview session still leaves the writer excited for the game.
FAQ
Q: What is Stage Tour? A: Stage Tour is a new rhythm game in development at the reformed RedOctane, carrying the DNA of Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Q: Is Stage Tour related to Guitar Hero? A: It comes from the reformed RedOctane, the company behind original Guitar Hero hardware, and shares clear Guitar Hero and Rock Band DNA.
Q: Did the hands-on preview go well? A: The hands-on was described as frustrating, but the writer's excitement for Stage Tour survived even the worst circumstances.
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