Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s

 PlayStation 2
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 45
  3. Negative: 11 out of 45
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  1. MikeG.
    Jul 24, 2007
    9
    30 songs for 40 bucks, yea, i'll buy every guitar hero game at that value, besides, some of the songs are more difficult than most gh2 songs.
  2. Solist
    Jul 25, 2007
    8
    A great set of really fun songs to play. The lack of characters and unlockables is the only thing that keeps this entry in the Guitar Hero series lower than a 10.
  3. NickW.
    Jul 25, 2007
    8
    Despite only having 30 songs, this is still a pretty darn good game. All the songs are fun to play, some more so than others.
  4. KevinR.
    Jul 31, 2007
    8
    Is it too expensive and far too short? Yes. But it's still Guitar Hero, and most of the songs, while not great, are solid and fun to play, if not all that hard. If you can, wait for it to drop to $29.99 or less and you'll have a great deal. If you just hate the 80s, wait for Guitar Hero III and Rock Band.
  5. Zooker
    Jul 3, 2013
    10
    What the is this?? This game is REALLY contagious WHEN I PLAYED!! AND HAS SEVERAL NEGATIVE? Really I am speechless. It's amazing how people do not like this game, I'm wordless now.
  6. mathcristian
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores spin-off da série Guitar Hero. As músicas fazem referência direta aos anos 80 pois a seleção de música do jogo é composta pelos melhores rocks daquela época. Gostei bastante; o melhor Guitar Hero na minha opinião.
  7. Ardho
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    The gameplay is the same as GH2, only the character skins are different, in fact many things are reduced, but I like the song

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#46 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#7 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#25 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. GotNext
    90
    It's a lot of (very familiar) fun, but like an overpriced concert t-shirt, there's no escaping the feeling that it's not quite the value it looked when enthusiasm had free reign over your wallet.
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  2. Game Informer
    83
    Yes, this fresh batch of tunes will help with the wait until the holiday rush of "Guitar Hero III" and "Rock Band." Those who are hoping for a new load of unlockables to shoot for are out of luck. [Aug 2007, p.97]
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  3. 1UP
    75
    This is basically Guitar Hero II with a new set of songs. That means you get all of its improvements, from practice mode to cooperative two-player jams with one person on lead and the other on bass or rhythm guitar. But that also begs the question: Why does this need to be a full-price title?
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