Rocksmith is the revolutionary game that teaches real guitar by playing real songs. Plug in your electric guitar and learn by playing, adaptive difficulty. A real and innovative learning method.
Your verdict
Category
Rhythm1 player7+
Description
Ubisoft music game allowing players to learn real guitar by plugging their instrument into PS3. Published by Ubisoft, released in Europe in November 2011. Progressive real guitar learning, over 50 licensed songs at launch, Master mode to memorize tracks, training mini-games, and song downloads. Pedagogical reference. European version.
Rocksmith review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Plugged into a real guitar, the game rolls out a vast catalogue of rock classics to play note for note, from the legendary riff to the monstrous solo. Feeling the music come to life under your fingers delivers an unmatched educational exhilaration. This licensed selection, rich and stimulating, turns learning into pure pleasure.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Plugging in a real guitar to learn by playing reshapes the very idea of longevity: progress hinges on your actual skill, not a script. Dozens of licensed songs, practice minigames and a Master mode that pushes you to memorize each piece invite you back for months. That endless teaching dimension is why the title holds a place apart among guitarists.
A rhythm game from Ubisoft, Rocksmith stands radically apart by being played with a real guitar plugged into the console, turning learning the instrument into a video game with scrolling notes. The adaptive progression based on your level, the wide song catalogue and the real teaching effectiveness make it a unique, formative experience. The need for a guitar and a dedicated cable plus a demanding learning curve limit access. An excellent game for music fans genuinely wanting to learn the guitar on PS3.
