Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch

When it comes to fast-and-furious rhythm games, the genre may not have taken off widely in the West, but there was one colossal exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this iconic franchise is set to make a comeback, and what's more, it's coming to mobile devices! However, the excitement around this much-anticipated revival has been dampened by an awkward announcement from Activision.

Rather than a thrilling trailer or a detailed press release, the announcement came via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has drawn significant criticism, especially in light of another recent controversy involving AI-generated art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The use of AI art for the reveal has overshadowed the return of this legendary franchise.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will offer in terms of visuals and gameplay, details are scarce. Although the series previously made its way to mobile nearly two decades ago, as seen below, fans are hoping for a more impressive iteration this time around.

Broken strings: The AI-generated art used in the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, possibly even created with outdated image generators. This misstep might spell doom for Guitar Hero Mobile, particularly with strong competition from titles like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.

While the concept of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile devices is thrilling, Activision's use of AI art has undeniably cast a shadow over the positives. Despite this, the potential for a successful mobile version remains high.

In the meantime, if you're curious about how other major franchises have fared on smartphones, consider exploring the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on mobile.