The in-game models look too much like GH's. I have... mixed feelings about this. I though at first that this was another contender who was missing the point, until I read that there are mechanics that still had the input operate like the plastic guitars we know (so long as you got the root note correct).
The drum controller looks good but it's actually motion controlled and as such
fail.
The
other franchise's toys will work with this game.
Full band play.
The note scrolls vertically rather than 'toward you'. This was ill received when Rock Revolution did and I can't imagine why these guys would miss that.
Notice the join icon on the upper-left of the last pic.