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2006 PlayStationXbox

A rhythm game where you play famous rock songs in time using a guitar-shaped controller. Career, quickplay and multiplayer modes deliver party fun and a steadily climbing challenge.

What defines Guitar Hero II:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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DJ Hero

96 %

2009 PlayStationXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Linear, curated structure

A rhythm game where you play a turntable controller to mix mashups, scratch records and work the crossfader between tracks. The fun comes from precise timing and the feeling of being a DJ.

Rock Band 4

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A music rhythm game where you play famous rock songs as a band using plastic instruments and vocals. It shines in couch co-op with friends, with difficulty levels from relaxed to demanding.

Rock Band 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Rock Band 2 lets you play rock songs as a band using plastic guitar, bass, drums and microphone. The fun comes mostly from playing together with friends, with precise rhythm timing and a big song library.

Band Hero

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A pop-flavored Guitar Hero spinoff where you play along to chart hits with plastic instruments and vocals. It shines as a full-band party game with friends and family.

Clone Hero

Challenging difficulty

A free PC rhythm game in the vein of Guitar Hero: play along with guitar controllers, drums or a keyboard, and add community-made charts for a practically unlimited song library.

Rock Band 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Rock Band 3 lets you play as a band with guitar, bass, drums, vocals and, for the first time, keyboards, solo or with friends. It's all about precise rhythm timing across a huge song library, with a career mode and Pro modes that teach real instrument skills.

Rock Band

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Rock Band has you and friends play guitar, bass, drums and vocals on plastic instruments, hitting notes in time to famous rock songs. The fun comes from playing together as a band in the living room.

Hotshot Racing

Linear, curated structure

A fast arcade racer inspired by 90s classics, with drift-focused handling, crisp low-poly visuals and a strong sense of speed. Great for quick races solo or with friends in split-screen.

Just Dance 2014

Gameplay comes before story

A motion-controlled dance game where you copy on-screen choreography and score points for accuracy. Great for parties, with the online World Dance Floor mode and second-screen support.

Just Shapes & Beats

Challenging difficulty

A rhythm-driven bullet-hell where you dodge geometric hazards perfectly synced to an electrifying soundtrack. It shines in chaotic, frantic co-op sessions with friends.

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