Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch

In the world of fast-and-furious rhythm games, although the genre never truly took off in the West, there was one colossal exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this legendary franchise is poised to make a comeback, and it's heading to the mobile platform! However, Activision's announcement has hit a sour note right from the start.

Instead of a thrilling trailer or a detailed press release, the announcement came via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the excitement of the franchise's return, especially following another controversial use of AI art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The AI-generated image for Guitar Hero Mobile has been widely criticized for its poor quality, with some suggesting it wasn't even created using the latest image generation technology.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will actually offer in terms of gameplay and sound, details are scarce. The series did venture into mobile nearly two decades ago, as shown below, but fans are hoping for a significantly improved experience this time around.

**Broken strings** The art used in the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement has been heavily criticized, and it's feared that the game might be dead on arrival, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.

While the idea of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile is incredibly exciting, Activision's use of AI art has undeniably struck a discordant chord. Despite the potential, the announcement has left much to be desired.

In the meantime, if you're interested in seeing how other major franchises have fared on mobile, check out the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on smartphones.