Guitar Hero: On Tour

 DS
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
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  1. OliRock92
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    It's Guitar Hero, on the DS! Not much else you need to know! It works very well, just as good as the console versions. Although you have only 4 keys this time so veterans may find it a little easy. The music selection is pretty good. 25 songs plus a hidden unlockable song which are all very good in my opinion. Songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 00's. You will be served no matter yourIt's Guitar Hero, on the DS! Not much else you need to know! It works very well, just as good as the console versions. Although you have only 4 keys this time so veterans may find it a little easy. The music selection is pretty good. 25 songs plus a hidden unlockable song which are all very good in my opinion. Songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 00's. You will be served no matter your preference. New additions to the gameplay using the DS' features are all in the "Battle" mode. Some attacks your oponent sends you can have you blow in the microphone to extinguised the fire on your guitard or rapidly sign a fan's t-shirt blocking your cords, which is honestly pretty neat. I would have given it a 9 out of 10 but the game IS painful on longer periods of play since you hold the whole thing with one wrist but the time you spend playing it (recommend shorter sessions), is a real blast!… Expand
  2. MichaelB.
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    I'm glad I gave this game a try...it sounds excellent with headphones! The clicking disturbs my wife when she's trying to sleep, and my wrist hurts after about an hour, but it is so much fun to have Guitar Hero with you wherever you go! A MUST BUY!!!
  3. KeithB.
    Jul 4, 2008
    3
    Just to frustrating to play , and painful to hold.
  4. AndrewC.
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    This is an incredible attempt at a portable Guitar Hero. The Guitar Grip is not perfect but it works and once adjusted to it - it works very well. I could not expect much more from a portable GH game. This is worth a buy!
  5. JoMama
    Jun 22, 2008
    8
    Overall, I liked it. The graphics were kinda off, but the gameplay was pretty amazing. I really like the whole concept of it. Also, the career mode didn't end as well as I thought. One thing I'm really happy about is that they got the drummer spot on, unlike GH3 where the drummer was ugly and twitched when he played. So, yeah, I liked it, and would recommend it to any GH fan.
  6. NoeumH.
    Jun 23, 2008
    10
    I thought this game would be way too easy and not take any time to beat but it actually was pretty difficult and i haven't beat the game on expert yet.
  7. JessicaN.
    Jun 23, 2008
    9
    I did like the game however, there were a few issues I had with it. It's nice to have a portable version of the game but the handheldness (look, I made up a word!) of the game does take away from it. I can't rock it with a guitar and the star power yell is distracting during game play. Plus (this could just be user error, I'm still new at DS) sometimes the pick doesn't I did like the game however, there were a few issues I had with it. It's nice to have a portable version of the game but the handheldness (look, I made up a word!) of the game does take away from it. I can't rock it with a guitar and the star power yell is distracting during game play. Plus (this could just be user error, I'm still new at DS) sometimes the pick doesn't register on the screen. With that said, I'm sad that I can't find my power plug and will be tearing the apartment apart until I do. Good game overall with minor issues to be looked over.… Expand
  8. DJShatterglass
    Jun 25, 2008
    9
    Of course the full-blown console version with the wireless guitar peripheral would be preferable, but for those who don't own a console, this game is a fantastic option. The fun factor is right up there with Elite Beat Agents, another exceptional DS rhythm game. That developer Vicarious Visions has managed to cram so much of the Guitar Hero experience onto the DS is amazing and icing Of course the full-blown console version with the wireless guitar peripheral would be preferable, but for those who don't own a console, this game is a fantastic option. The fun factor is right up there with Elite Beat Agents, another exceptional DS rhythm game. That developer Vicarious Visions has managed to cram so much of the Guitar Hero experience onto the DS is amazing and icing on an already tasty cake.… Expand
  9. AlexanderOwen
    Aug 10, 2008
    9
    I don't like rock musi and only like a few of the songs, but this game is one og the best games i have ever played on. I do not understand how low the critic reviews are but this game is a must have, and I would highy recommend this game to all ds game buyers.
  10. GeoffT.
    Aug 10, 2008
    3
    This would be a top tier title if not for a few missing elements. At the top of the list is the inconsistent strumming, in a game requiring guitar hero level precision, anything that doesn't work 100% of the time is completely inexcusable. The selection of tracks is also for the most part terrible. there are maybe seven out of the 25 that could be called excellent, and at least 12 areThis would be a top tier title if not for a few missing elements. At the top of the list is the inconsistent strumming, in a game requiring guitar hero level precision, anything that doesn't work 100% of the time is completely inexcusable. The selection of tracks is also for the most part terrible. there are maybe seven out of the 25 that could be called excellent, and at least 12 are absolutely awful tracks that completely ruin the experience. The biggest problem, however, is that Vicarious visions are even worse at designing tracks than neversoft, which renders even the best tracks completely boring to play. this is not worth a purchase.… Expand
  11. [Anonymous]
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    This rating is based on SICK factor.
  12. RaphaelD.
    Jun 23, 2008
    10
    It's so good and cool that I recommend it to everybody.
  13. JakeH.
    Jun 28, 2008
    8
    Its not perfect but so far I love the game. it does a good job of bringing the series to a mobile platform. The song list could probably be amped up a bit for those who hate pop. otherwise its a solid title.
  14. JamesM.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Guitar hero on tour is awsome.
  15. LalsakWolas
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    For a portable version of Guitar Hero, is really well done. The Guitar Grip is really comfortable, the gameplay is really funny and the song list is acceptable.
  16. fuyuyuki
    Sep 7, 2020
    5
    an okay attempt at a portable take on the guitar hero franchise. the gameplay certainly does not translate well to the small screen however
  17. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    Pido perdón a mi pantalla táctil por rallarla de esa forma desesperada con este videojuego. No era mi culpa. Extraordinaria idea la que tuvo Activision para llevar la saga a portátil sin perder la esencia de sentirte tocando unas cuerdas imaginarias.

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#54 Best DS Game of 2008
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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
  1. IGN
    90
    Even though Guitar Hero: On Tour might not feel like playing guitar, it definitely feels like playing Guitar Hero: it’s an excellent portable representation of the full experience, and it’s incredibly hard to think of any way to do it better than how Vicarious Visions did it.
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  2. Gamer 2.0
    80
    So Guitar Hero On Tour manages to be more than a pimping out of the series and more than just a dumbed-down version of its console cousins.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    84
    It's awesome to be able to play Guitar Hero wherever you are, the song list is nice and varied (though too short), and the gameplay is almost perfect. The only downsides are you may get some serious tendinitis in your wrist if you play for too long, and the game feels like you're playing Guitar Hero rather than an actual guitar, which is the biggest attraction for the console counterparts.
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