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from MI
When this first came out I kind of wanted to try it, but for $100 I could think of better games after being burned out on Rock Band and Guitar Hero. When I saw that it dropped to $40... how can you go wrong? It's amazingly pretty fun and addictive. The only problem I have is getting my kids to let me have a turn! Better yet there are tracks that you can 2-player with the Rock Band/Guitar Hero guitar.
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from PA
Let me first start off by saying that I absolutely hate guitar hero. I'm not a fan of rock music and never felt like the game was for me, which it ultimately wasn't. I've never played the guitar, and It felt awkward to play.
DJ Hero is nothing like that. I knew going in that i'd love the music and boy was I right! The music in this game is unbelieveable. If you're a hip hop head, you must buy this game. Half of the fun was unlocking the next song and wondering what was going to come next. Funk, R&B classics, Techno, such a wide variety of mashups. There's something that everyone will know and enjoy, unlike Guitar Hero, which was strictly Rock. Even my mom was nodding her head and wanting to spin the turntable.
It has a steep learning curve, but give it a few hours and you'll be ready to move up in difficulty. I never felt like the game was too hard or that with practice, I wouldn't be able to master it. Warning, it's also incredibly addicting! The turntable's built well and looks like it'll be able to take years of spinning and scratching.
Tons of unlockables, characters like Grandmaster Flash and DJ Jazzy Jeff, great for hip hop fans! I was a little scared that I wouldn't like the turntable, much like I hated the Guitar Hero guitars, but the turntable feels comfortable after a short time.
The price point of this game turned me off when it came out during the 2009 holiday season, but with the turntable and game retailing for $40, I knew I had to pick it up. I can't remember the last time I had this much fun with a video game.
One of the greatest games I've ever played. You know this game is legit when there's music from people like DJ Shadow and Grandmaster Flash. If you are a fan of Hip Hop, buy this game NOW!! End of story. Go get to scratching!
What's great about it: Everything, but most of all, the music! So much fun!
What's not so great: Nothing, the cross fade slider should stick more in the middle. It's a multiplier killer!
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from Santa Clarita, CA
Today I played this game at an ebgames at the mall. I have 2 tecnics turntables so I already know how to use turntables. When I saw the game I played on medium difficulty and it was really fun once you get the hang of it. I did pretty good but my cousin who has never touched a turntable in his life had alot of difficulty playing it. It feels pretty realistic with the crossfader and the effects and the scratching. The only thing i didn't like too much was the fact you had to move the turntable and press the button at the same time. The remixed songs on here are pretty good and you'll definitely have a good time playing this game. I know im going to reserve a copy.
What's great about it: Its fun, learn how to become a DJ
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from Columbus,OH
The game is very similar to guitar hero except without the guitar you have a turntable instead.You play through a mash-up of songs from pop to rap.The songs are what make this game a really good experience.Each of the games tracks are originals,some are hit and miss,but they still make you move and groove.This game has a large learning curve to it when it comes to controls.The turntable is complicated,and it also has a cross fader feature you'll have to use during each of the songs,you'll realize what I'm talking about "YOU'VE BEEN WARNED".Theirs also a crossover mode where you and a friend can play.You command the turntable and he/she plays the guitar.But you'll have to look for that particular mode in the tracklist menus.The characters on stage in the game just don't feel right,some just look out of place.The animation of the crowd in the game is fine.It makes you feel like your a real DJ in a real club.So if your looking for the next hero you may want to rent it first before you buy.
What's great about it: Mash-Up Tracks,Animation Crowd
What's not so great: Large Learning Curve,Characters On Stage
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from Charlotte, NC
Its a great game with great music, and its fun! the only drawbacks are its pricing; about $20 dollars over whats it's worth, But overall, its one of the funnest games Ive Played since, well,... i can remeber. It has great music choice, and for you snobs that said it was too hard, or the music was bad; You either have bad taste in music, or your not a fan of fun.
What's great about it: Fun to play, and fun to Listen
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from Oklahoma
The gaming design and amazing scenery is mind blowing! ive never been this excited about a Console game! I love how you use the turntable with the crossovers and all of that. The characters are awesome (Daft Punk is best) and every song when mixed WILL sound awesome. This is pretty awesome!!
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from Keene, NH
First thing I will say is that this is NOT like DJing. If you want to learn how to be a DJ or practice DJing, this is not it. But making a game and keeping the freedom of DJing would be hard.
That being said, the game is a lot of fun. You push the buttons on the platter according to the colors on the screen. Scratching on the scratch arrows that appear on the screen feels fairly realistic (like scratching on a CDJ, there is nothing that feels like vinyl or a turntable).
The music is already programmed into the game. So if you want to scratch somewhere, no dice! You can only play/scratch where they want you to. Some of the mixes are kind of lame, a few are OK though. There was nothing that made me think "Wow, this is the best mix I have ever heard!"
But rockband is nothing like playing guitar or drums, it is about playing what someone else created, so in that sense it is just like the other games, I was just hoping for a bit more flexability.
What's great about it: It is fun, like Rockband or Guitar Hero
What's not so great: A little pricy, not like DJing at all