Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero is the first installment in the series that changed video games forever. Bringing the fun of being a rock star home, Guitar Hero packs a...
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Best Value

$937

from Amazon

PS2

9.2

excellent

Game Overview

Guitar Hero is the first installment in the series that changed video games forever. Bringing the fun of being a rock star home, Guitar Hero packs a redesigned Gibson SG guitar and plenty of noteworthy bands and songs for maximum jamming. Hook up two guitars and compete against your buddy or start up your solo career. Any way you slice, it’s time turn up the volume and get ready to rock out.

The Good

Extremely well-conceived learning curve makes it accessible to all, Terrific song selection that spans several generations and styles of rock, Prominently features the Grim Reaper and a giant Viking, Terrific visual style, Well-made guitar controller makes rocking easy and fun.

The Bad

No Van Halen.

The Bottom Line

This package does not include the Guitar Hero controller.

Guitar Hero gives you all the excitement and thrill of being a rock star without leaving your home! Published by RedOctane, Guitar Hero from the makers of Karaoke Revolution uses a plastic guitar peripheral so that gamers can show their skills at crunching power chords and nailing a tough solo. The guitar features five buttons on the fretboard and a strummer button that can be tapped up or down where the strings would be strummed. Choose from multiple rock characters and jam at concert venues that grow in size as your rock career progresses. You'll start your rock career playing small clubs and bars, but if you play well you'll work your way up to stadiums and arenas. The song list in Guitar Hero boasts tracks every rock fan has in their CD or record collection. Over 30 incredible rock anthems fill every stage of the game. Jam to songs like Iron Man, Ziggy Stardust, Thunderkiss 65, More Than a Feeling, Take Me Out, and I Wanna Be Sedated!

Where To Buy

Guitar Hero (Game Only)

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Amazon		$9.37

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Expert Reviews

90/100

score

With its extremely smart approach to difficulty, its great guitar controller, and its killer song selection, Guitar Hero might just be the best rhythm game ever made.

92/100

score

If you love rock 'n roll, then Guitar Hero will light up your face with the goofiest grin you are likely to have had in some time. This is a challenging game, no doubt, but it is - simply stated - a blast!

92/100

score

Guitar Hero is pure bliss, on a stick even. It's got a fantastic soundtrack that's blended incredibly well into the game, a great peripheral in the SG guitar controller and well, that's really what it's all about. The game is just fun. Pure, unadulterated

Game Features

Guitar Hero Recordings Available For Digital Download Featuring the in-game song recordings performed and produced by music collective WaveGroup

Game Specs

Modes
Campaign, Career, Challenge, Practice, Training

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild Lyrics

Game Info

Platform:	Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:	11/7/2006
Publisher:	RedOctane
Developer:	Harmonix
Genre:	Music
ESRB Rating:	T
Gamesite:	--

Game Quality Ratings

Overall

9.2

Gameplay

Graphics

8.7

Sound

9.7

Concept

9.4

Difficulty: Medium/Hard

OVERALL

9.2/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Guitar Hero is an awsome game!

I think everyone should give this game a try because it is one of the funnest Play Station 2 games... that i have played
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Published 1299 days ago by blucar

I Love Rock & Roll