V2. And play it for at least a month before getting anything else.
You'll notice that the songs skew towards slow and poppy. Not a whole lot that's really hard-edged, and, other than the obligatory Mutsuhiko Izumi barn burner (Fairy Tales), not a lot that's blisteringly hard. Not a whole lot that's reached "played to death" status, either (definitely not on the order of Tentaikansoku, Monster Tree, or Sobakasu Freckles, much less Dragon Blade).
That's why you should start with V2: because you have to get used to this. This is what Gitadora is about, not ultra-hard notecharts (which are EXTREMELY sparse compared to IIDX or PoMu), not rebelliousness, not testosterone-soaked rage, and absolutely not the fanatical rock-rock-rock consciousness permeating every atom of Guitar Hero. It's guitar and drum music, and that includes swing, big beat, jazz (oh, the jazz), punk, emo, speed metal, and more fluffy J-pop than you thought possible.
Don't sweat difficulty. It's a nice, smooth progression and always has been. It's all about the music. Learn to appreciate what's in V2 or be doomed to play the same 3-4 songs in every Mix (like most of the players I've seen), i'ts that simple.
(As for all the videos that take place at a beach or ocean, pay it no mind. My understanding was that it was a one-time thing.) |