Trailer shows off batty Guitar Hero ‘Quest Mode’

Speechless. That’s what I was when Neversoft’s Brian Bright present to a crowd of a journalist’s Guitar Hero: Warrior of Rock’s “Quest Mode” just prior to E3. But now, it’s kind of growing on me.

Yeah, it’s ridiculous. Yeah, it’s over the top. Sure, it’s got a Brutal Legend vibe that most gamers might not be able to shake. (Hell, they both likely draw from similar metal history influences.) But this might be a case where the Dumb Van might have just enough gas to make its way past StupidTown, where it makes its final stop in AwesomeVille. (Read: It’s so ridiculous, it has to be good.)

The core Guitar Hero experience seems to be there, with an arguably hella rocking on-disc soundtrack. So what if a few of the characters turn into demons or warrior pigs? Ben had a chance to check out the game early this week; head over to his preview for more details on the “Quest Mode.”