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A rhythm game where you play Van Halen classics and tracks from other rock acts on a guitar controller, including Eddie Van Halen solos. Great for rock fans and party sessions with friends.
What defines Guitar Hero: Van Halen:
The closest matches for Guitar Hero: Van Halen are DJ Hero 2, DJ Hero and Dance Central 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Guitar Hero: Van Halen special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A rhythm game where you use a turntable controller to mix dance, pop and hip-hop hits into live mashups. Vocal modes and DJ battles make it a good fit for party nights.
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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.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A Kinect dance game where you mimic choreographies to popular songs using your whole body. New additions include voice control and a two-player mode, both cooperative and competitive, with drop-in/drop-out play.
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Gameplay comes before story
A Kinect dance game where you use your whole body to copy choreographies to well-known pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. You learn the moves step by step and can perform solo or with friends.
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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.
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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.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A rhythm game played with plastic instruments, devoted entirely to Green Day's punk rock. Play the band's hits solo or with friends as a full band, alongside virtual versions of the members.
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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.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A rhythm game where you drum along to pop, anime and classical songs, solo or in lively matches with friends. The Switch version adds motion controls and unlockable characters.
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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.