Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch

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

The reveal was not accompanied by an exciting trailer or a detailed press release, but rather by an AI-generated promotional image shared on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the excitement of the franchise's return, especially following recent criticism over the use of AI art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will look or sound like, details are scarce. The series did make an appearance on mobile nearly two decades ago, as shown below, but fans are hoping for something truly impressive this time around.

Broken strings: The AI-generated art used for the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, and it may not even have been created using the latest image generators. This could spell trouble for Guitar Hero Mobile's success, especially with strong competition from popular games like Space Ape's BeatStar.

While the concept of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile is exciting, it's clear that Activision's use of AI art has struck a discordant chord once again, overshadowing the potential positives of this revival.

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