8.9 out of 10

Guitar Hero 5

 

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  • User Score (163)
    8.4 8.4 from 163 reviewers
  • Expert Score (44)
    8.4 8.4 from 44 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    9.4 9.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Gameplay (13)
    9.4 9.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Graphics (15)
    8.7 8.7 from 15 reviewers
  • Sound (13)
    9.2 9.2 from 13 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Lifespan (5)
    9.5 9.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    9.6 9.6 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GameSpot

    8.5/10
    10 September 2009

    There are a number of other sundry tweaks in Guitar Hero 5, but the core gameplay remains largely the same as World Tour. The new Rockfest multiplayer mode eschews item-based battles for more natural challenges, like nailing the longest streak of notes. Oddly, vocal star power can no longer be activated by tapping the mic, so singers have to keep a controller on hand if they want to use star power. Read more

    • Party Play mode is superbly social, All songs available right from the get-go, Improved visuals, Music studio is much more accessible.
    • Lackluster song import feature, Vocalists need controller to activate star power.

  2. Futuregamez.net

    8.4/10
    4 October 2009

    Guitar Hero 5 really is a brilliant release only let down by the tracklist. If you like the list though, don't hesitate at all, for me I'm slightly more amped to check out Band Hero later this year. Read more

  3. AAG

    AAG
    8.0/10
    3 December 2009

    The evolution of the band concept introduced by Guitar Hero World Tour has been refined to fit the Guitar Hero formula more successfully than its predecessor. The ability to import some of the GHWT and GH Greatest Hits songs is a boon and the party play makes the game more accessible and the better integration of online multiplayer is a plus. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Guitar Hero 5 continues Activision’s music rhythm series with an expanded lineup of 85 songs from 83 artists. While the basic format is identical to 2008’s Guitar Hero: World Tour, with each song supporting a singer, drummer, lead guitar, and bass, a number of changes have been added to enhance its pick-up-and-play appeal.

  • Publisher: Activision
  • Genre: Simulation Music Dance
  • ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)
  • ESRB Descriptor: Mild Lyrics Mild Suggestive Themes

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