Sousaphone Hero not living up to expectations

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Self-proclaimed “America’s finest news source” The Onion reports that Activision’s latest virtual-instrument title, Sousaphone Hero, isn’t selling as well as the company had hoped, despite a $25M development budget, innovative wireless sousaphone controller, and versions available for PS3, 360, and Wii. Complaints range from the title’s $345 price tag, repetitive gameplay, lack of non-marching-band music, and unresponsive “oompah” meter, while pro sousaphone players have taken umbrage at the lack of realism in the game. “The fingering’s completely different, for starters,” according to one sousaphonist The Onion interviewed. The report also says Activision is considering shelving three more planned Hero titles due to the tepid response, including the hotly-anticipated Cymbal Hero. Looks like the golden age of marching bands is truly at an end.

[Via Joystiq]

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