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There are 3 frets in the game no matter if you are playing in the easy, medium, or hard modes. These frets are pressed by clicking the R, Y, and U keys or the keys below them. On the Pearl this is an easy feat because these are the three middle keys as shown below:
On the other hand with the curve you have a weird setup for the keys that make you sometimes push the wrong buttons.
Personally the way I would have set it up would be like this for two handed play
Now on to the actual game. Below you see the main screen and the next screen which allows you to easily set the sound.
![Guitarheromobile[2]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile2-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[4]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile4-small.jpg)
You then enter in your nickname and on the next screen see the main menu.
![Guitarheromobile[7]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile7-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[8]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile8-small.jpg)
You can then click “quick play” to start up a one time game. You start off with the opening licks which gives you 4 classic songs. BTW there are no more frets in the expert version compared to the easy version.
![Guitarheromobile[13]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile13-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[16]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile16-small.jpg)
Some gameplay screenshots. Keep in mind I sucked because it is very hard to take screenshots while playing the game. I did run into some lags where incoming emails or calendar reminders would cause the flow of the game to pause and me to screw up. The have the same score board on the left and the rock meter on the right.
![Guitarheromobile[18]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile18-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[25]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile25-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[30]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile30-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile[32]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile32-small.jpg)
There is also a campaign mode where you can choose to be one of two characters.
![Guitarheromobile2[1]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile21-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile2[3]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile23-small.jpg)
There is also a choice between 4 guitars that you can unlock but you only start with 1. You can see two below…
![Guitarheromobile2[6]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile26-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile2[8]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile28-small.jpg)
There are also acievements to unlock for extra goodies…
![Guitarheromobile2[11]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile211-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile2[13]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile213-small.jpg)
After each set your score is uploaded or updated to Bplays servers allowing you to see where you stand in the rankings. Pretty HOT! I like where Bplay is going with this.
![Guitarheromobile2[30]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile230-small.jpg)
![Guitarheromobile2[33]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile233-small.jpg)
I tried clicking on the update tracks button on the main menu and got the message below. It seems like we will have to wait until next month for new tracks.
![Guitarheromobile2[35]](http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wp-contentuploadsguitarheromobile235-small.jpg)
Pros:
- Classic Guitar Hero gameplay
- Great selection of songs
- Ability to post your score to the rankings online
- Unlockable extras
- Ability to download new tracks in the future
Cons:
- Key configuration on the Curve and 8800 series
- Gameplay stutters sometimes when messages or reminders come up
Conclusion:
All in all I think that Guitar Hero is now one of my favorite games for BlackBerry. It would be even better if Bplay updated the game to allow users to set their own keys. If you have a 8100 Pearl you will have no problem with the controls. I was playing on an 8310 and even with the odd key configuration the game is as addictive as the console version.
The price may be a bit high compared to Bplays other offerings but the game is worth it. I would stay away from the subscription since $4.49/month can add up quickly compared to $14.99 for a year. This is one quality offering from Bplay. Hopefully the next revision will win it the Editors Choice award.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy from Bplay
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I bought the subsrciption version it only has 4 songs on it with no update button
Great port from the console version. I bought the full version hoping this will keep me interested for the next three months, at least. I think the subscription is intended for the more casual player who would likely delete it after two months or so. After all, some money made is better than none made. Interesting business model.
I recently bought it and so far I haven’t been able to play it.
Everytime I open the game, after the sound configuration screen, the games crashes and a message of some java.leng error appears.
Could be an isolated case, but wanted to warn you just in case.
This game was actually developed by Hands-On Mobile and not Bplay.
I downloaded the free trial (only one song) to see what it was like playing GH3 on my phone. It hangs for a minute or so every once in a while, but I can deal with that. What I can’t deal with is the fact that the music doesn’t sync up with visuals. I hear the note play, but I don’t have to push the button for another 3-4 seconds. It really messes me up. I find that I have to play the game with the sound off.
Does anyone else have this issue? I’d buy the darned thing if this could be fixed.
I downloaded the trial, and I know this is just a smartphone, but General MIDI tones kinda turned me off. Four frets would have been nicer, as the only challenge for me was on Expert. All in all, kinda fun but no way would I pay as much money for this as they want.
That was great! Guitar hero anywhere with my cellphone. I am so excited to have it installed in my blackberry cellphone. Thanks!