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The rhythm game classic where you play along to rock songs on a guitar-shaped controller. Precise timing, rock-star fantasy and a strong soundtrack drive the fun, especially with friends.
What defines Guitar Hero:
The closest matches for Guitar Hero are Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero: Van Halen and Guitar Hero: Smash Hits. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Guitar Hero special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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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.
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Challenging difficulty
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.
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Challenging difficulty
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.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A rhythm game where you form a full rock band with plastic guitar, drums and microphone and play along to rock songs in time. It shines brightest as a party game with friends.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A rhythm game where you play famous rock songs on plastic instruments, solo or as a four-piece band with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Its party-friendly design lets players drop in and out at any time.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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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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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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 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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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.