Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch

When it comes to fast-and-furious rhythm games, the genre may never have fully taken off in the West, but 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 stumbled right out of the gate with an awkward announcement.

Instead of a trailer or a press release, the announcement came via a blatantly AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the return of the beloved franchise, particularly following another widely-reported instance of AI use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The AI art used for Guitar Hero Mobile has been widely criticized for its poor quality, with some suggesting it wasn't even created using more modern image generators.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will actually offer in terms of gameplay and sound, details are scarce. Although the series previously ventured into mobile nearly two decades ago, as seen below, fans are hoping for something truly impressive this time around.

**Broken strings** - Many have pointed out that the art used in the announcement was egregiously bad, potentially signaling that Guitar Hero Mobile might be dead on arrival. The competition is fierce, with Space Ape's excellent BeatStar still holding strong in the market.

While the idea of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile is exciting, it's undeniable that Activision has once again put its foot in it. Despite the potential positives, the use of AI art has dampened the excitement around this hotly-anticipated revival.

In the meantime, if you're curious about how other top franchises have fared on smartphones, why not explore the top 9 Final Fantasy games on mobile?