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Gitaroo Man (PS2)

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Platform:   PlayStation2
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Game Information

  • Platform:   PlayStation2
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • An new type of music game
  • Your instrument is your weapon
  • Musical jumps, ducks, and attacks
  • Beyond the synchronized button-pressing of other music games
  • Extensive use of both the analog stick and controller buttons

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  • ASIN: B000065U8W
  • Release Date: 21 Jun 2002
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,138 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Gitaroo Man is the latest addition to the Bemani (Beatmania) genre. Taking on the role of the implausibly named U-1, you discover, via your talking dog, of course, that you are the last Gitaroo Man and thus are destined to save your planet from the evil Gravillian family armed with a Gitaroo, which is essentially a musical instrument (in your case a guitar) doubling as a weapon.

Each level consists of you battling a member of the Gravillian family and is split into Charge, Attack and Guard sections. Attacking and charging involves rotating the analog stick while well-timed button presses charge your energy bar or attack your opponent. Guard mode is frenetic as symbols fly towards the middle of the screen while you press the appropriate button to avoid taking damage. The action can switch from attack to guard in a split second, which ensures chaotic gameplay. Each levels uses one or all of these modes in differing order, which shakes up the often rigid routes that Bemani games can take.

The graphics have a pleasing colourful Japanese cartoon style but the constant background action can sometimes obscure vital onscreen info. Crucially, the music doesn't grate on repeated plays and the interaction between your button bashing and the guitar works really well. Gitaroo Man benefits from the rethink of the usual control methods (and the overactive imagination that thought up the bizarre characters & locations). This probably won't convert non-Bemani fans but those who are into rhythm games will love it.--Jonathan Winter

Product Description
Gitaroo Man is an entirely new type of music rhythm game, in which your instrument is actually your weapon in the fight against evil. Unlike traditional music games that simply require the player to press buttons in rhythm with onscreen actions, Gitaroo Man makes players use both the analog stick and controller buttons at the same time, thus manipulating the onscreen characters with jumps, ducks, and attacks.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Any None-Believers Out There??, 29 Jul 2002
Now I know what your thinking, just another parappa the rapper spinoff an nothin more, but hush your mouth, and stop right there, because this game is in a league of it's own. it truly is a classic piece of gameplaying history.

This game is absoloutely stonking, and no matter how much I say it will not do justice to this game. The visuals are impressive, with cut-scenes of impeccable quality and clever little life lessons nestled into them. The actual game itself is also of this superior quality, with people who watch it even being amused and impressed.

But, of course, no rhythm-genre game would be any good if it didn't have good music to back it up, and this, my friends, is where the game really starts to shine. every song is different yet all feel like they are your favourite type of music. There's techno, classical, metal and a heaped serving of good old-fashioned rock. yes, the words are in japanese, but i guarantee after a few days you will be trying your best to sing the words, and will look quite silly in doing so. If music is the food of love, then this game is a five-course banquet of the heart

And we haven't even talked about multiplayer, Oh the joy!! Many a lost night have been spent with friends furiously laying down hot riffs and immersing ourselves in the music.

All in all, every ps2 fan I have met that was unsure or just didn't like this game by the looks of it I have turned, by the simplicity of a trumpet-playing, platform-wearing, afro-headed disco bee. and if a game company can manage to fit a character named 'Mojo King Bee' into the storyline, you know there onto a winner. Buy it now, your ears won't put up without it for much longer

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Gitaroo-tastic!, 6 Mar 2005
By D. Freir (Edinburgh , Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Although this game has very little story that makes sense, it's amazing how addictive the gameplay is. It is also one of the hardest games ever! I still haven't completed the games master difficulty but saying that the game is well worth it. With a crazy japanese colour scheme and amazing music to play to, this is one of those few games that doesn't leave you asking for more. Instead it gives you an immense sense of acheivement and is one of my favourite games ever.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly outstanding game of button-mashing mayhem!, 25 Oct 2002
Don't be fooled by it's cartoony exterior, this game is not just for kids! I finally convinced myself to buy this game after spending hours on the 'Flying-O' techno-style demo, and boy am I glad I did.

Once you've got used to the slightly difficult controls you're in for a treat. The game compromises of every genre of music you can imagine; rap, techno, rock, slow jam, drum n' bass etc. and every style is fitted perfectly into each level, so much so that it's hard to pick a favourite.

Once you've beaten the likes of Modjo King Bee and Gregorio III and you think you've finished the game, trust me you haven't. You then unlock a 'Master's Mode' and believe me it's hard but not in a frustrating way, in a 'I'll just have one more go' way and you can say goodbye to another couple of hours.

The game is rewarding in the way that the better you play the better the music sounds and the more likely you are to advance. So go on, give it a try you won't be disappointed!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars An ok game but far better rhythm titles out there
Gitaroo Man is an ok game it can be hard on some levels the best thing about the game is the music because it really has some good tracks. Read more
Published 18 months ago by John Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars love this game
I don't review many things but I just had to say that this is one of my all time favourite games ever. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. E. Durkin

4.0 out of 5 stars Are you a god of rhythm games?
If the answer is no then this game may well not be for you. Gitaroo man isn't just insanely hard it handles it's difficulty very badly. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2006 by Dave Xenu

5.0 out of 5 stars gitaroo man - simply amazing
i don't usually like ps2 games but i made an exception with this one. i first played it when my brother bought it for his ps2, and i didn't think i would like it. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2006 by Peter McCall

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but very very hard!
Well, this game smacks you in your face with it's stylising... there's nothing that looks like this. The graphics are just plain trippy. Read more
Published on 12 May 2005 by Paul

5.0 out of 5 stars The Crazy Japanese.
Many games are created in japan, even ones from small companies, but very VERY few actually come over to Europe and get published (if even America) and this game is one of the... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by Alex Caw

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but if you love this kinda thing...
Having always been one for the odd games out there, (think blast corps, bomberman back on the 64) this goes down as one of the most innovative games iv'e played. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005 by retodd33

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Game EVER!
Oh my god! This is my all time favourite game! At a time where games are either sequels or re-hashes of worn out ideas, this game is really a breath of fresh air. Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2004 by S. Pegler

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute quality!
bought this having enjoyed the parappa games, and Um Jammer Lammy, another fantastic rythmn beatmani type game. Read more
Published on 14 May 2004 by stuey_p11

5.0 out of 5 stars Gitaroo Man- The only music based game to buy!
This game, as the object of the game implies - Rocks!!

You play as U-1, a sad little boy with little self-esteem, who is crap at everything... until now. Read more

Published on 9 Feb 2004 by Mr. T. W. D. Carter

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