This change was enough to generate a lot of commotion surrounding the game, especially among players who grew accustomed to the classic layout. In this version players were tasked with learning a new format as the traditional one by five (Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange) model was swapped out for the two by three - which meant two layers of three buttons each. Guitar Hero Live marks Activision’s departure from the full-band party game model, and back to its roots focusing on the guitar itself. The title was received positively by critics, and in lukewarm fashion by fans of the game.
Debuting in all major platforms in 2015, Guitar Hero Live, would become the last game released before the series entered an undefined hiatus. Guitar Hero Live is a fresh take on the rhythm games genre that developer Activision helped popularize, develop, and perfect.
