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2009 PlayStationXbox

A greatest-hits collection of tracks from the early Guitar Hero games, rebuilt for the full band with guitar, drums and vocals. It is all about rhythm timing and classic rock and metal songs from Nirvana to Slayer.

What defines Guitar Hero: Smash Hits:

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

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