So, Earth Defense Force 2017 (360, PSV) looks amazing

[jyoung]

Assuming you stick with it and don't get intimidated by its difficulty, Guitar Hero will have infinitely more lasting value.

[Melf]

I'd take GH easily. EDF is some great fun, until you've beaten it once. After that, there's really no reason to go back, since you're basically doing the same thing 4 more times. I've put 46 hours into it and can't really see any reason to keep playing, since beating on hardest and inferno definitely needs a second player, unless you're willing to spend another 20 hours grinding for energy and random weapons (many of which only appear on a specific level). I'm an achievement whore, so my high hour count is due to that, but even now I only have 300/1000.


Rent EDF first, and see if you're willing to give it more than 1 or 2 playthroughs before you slap down $40.

[James]

I can't recommend EDF enough. I played through twice, with a few levels 3-4 times for extra weapons on the hardest difficulty levels, and had a blast. It's the best pure run & gun in years.

But compared to Guitar Hero II? Well, tough call. If you've got a friend with an extra guitar controller,there's no reason not to buy it instantly. Even without multiplayer it's one of the best music games ever.

So- $40 run & gun vs $90 music game. I say look at the budget and figure out a way to get both, but Guitar Hero gets the edge if you can only do one.

James

[AaronChance]

Give it to me straight; EDF3 or Guitar Hero 2? Haven't played anything in a while, and I need something good to relax to after work. Blowing shit up and rocking faces off are always worthy candidates.

If you never owned the PS2 version, go for GH2. EDF3 really shines under co-op. Single player isn't going to occupy you for too long.

[Andy]

Thanks for the comments, all. I went with GH2 (finally finding one at Toys R Us, after rummaging through a sold out Best Buy and Circuit City). As cool as EDF sounds, I think I made the right choice for what I'm looking for right now. And, in any case, it's a potential investment toward GH3 and/or Rock Band.

[sixteen-bit]

And, in any case, it's a potential investment toward GH3 and/or Rock Band.

Yeah that wired guitar controller sounds great.

[Error]

Hey wired controllers rock, no need to charge batteries. And it's not like electric guitars aren't wired anyway. I mean come on...they have to attach to the amp somehow.

Anyway, i still have yet to try this. It's on the list. Just not high on it.

[sixteen-bit]

Guitar Hero: The Real Guitar Simulator.

[kingoffighters]

I know I am late to the party, but I am loving this game. My buddy and I had a marathorn session trying to conquer Crimson on hard (we were way underpowered and low on health, but we put up a good fight). I got home and played for hours to get better weapons and did it alone. I love bouncing the ants/spiders with rockets and then shoot them in the air for the kill.

I know a few of you Brian don't want to buy this because it does not have Live co-op play. It is more than worth it though if you can find a buddy to play with you split screen. In fact, my wife got interested and she now wants to try (Gears is just too complicated for her).

[dakidski]

playing co-op on a 4:3 monitor cannot be recommended.