Summary
- Acai28 achieved a groundbreaking feat: a flawless "Permadeath" playthrough of Guitar Hero 2, a first within the community.
- This accomplishment has garnered widespread praise, inspiring other gamers to revisit the classic rhythm game.
- The renewed interest in original Guitar Hero titles might be linked to Fortnite's recently introduced, similar game mode.
A streamer, Acai28, has achieved a remarkable milestone in the gaming world—a perfect "Permadeath" run of Guitar Hero 2. This unprecedented achievement, completing all 74 songs without missing a single note, has captivated the Guitar Hero community. The feat is particularly impressive given the notoriously demanding accuracy required by the original Xbox 360 version of the game. The Permadeath mode, a modification added to the game, increases the difficulty exponentially; any missed note results in a complete save file deletion, forcing a restart from the beginning. To conquer the notoriously difficult song "Trogdor," a strum limit modification was also implemented.
Community Celebrates Exceptional Guitar Hero 2 Achievement
Social media is abuzz with congratulations for Acai28. Many gamers highlight the superior precision demanded by the original Guitar Hero games compared to fan-made titles like Clone Hero, making Acai28's achievement even more noteworthy. Inspired by this accomplishment, numerous players are reportedly dusting off their old controllers to attempt their own runs.
Though the Guitar Hero franchise has faded from mainstream prominence, its influence has recently resurfaced thanks to Fortnite. Epic Games' acquisition of Harmonix, the original creator of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and the subsequent launch of the Fortnite Festival mode—bearing a striking resemblance to the classic rhythm games—have reignited interest in the genre. This renewed exposure might encourage more players to tackle the challenge of a Permadeath run in the original Guitar Hero games, leading to a fascinating ripple effect within the rhythm game community.
