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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 65 Critic Reviews

User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 229 Ratings

Summary: Strap on your Guitar Hero SG controller, plug-in, and CRANK IT UP. Guitar Hero creates all the sensations of being a rock star, as you rock out to 30 of the greatest rock anthems of all time and more. Soundtrack includes songs as made famous by such legendary artists as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, Boston, Sum 41, Ozzy Osbourne, Audioslave, White Zombie, Franz Ferdinand, and The Ramones. So kiss that air guitar goodbye and get ready to rock. Features over 30 of the greatest rock songs of all-time. 4 difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert). 6 venues that range from basement parties to sold out stadiums. 8 different characters that each offer their own look and unique style of playing, from metal head to classic rocker. Two-player mode that offers tons of multiplayer fun. [Red Octane]
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Rating: T
Official Site: http://www.guitarherogame.com/
Developer: Harmonix Music Systems
Genre(s): Miscellaneous, Rhythm, Music
Number of Players:1-2 Players
ESRB Descriptors:Mild Lyrics
Offline Modes:Competitive
Cast Credit
James Fleming Character Systems
Eric Brosius Audio Lead
Greg LoPiccolo Project Leader
Matt Gilpin Character Lead
Dan Schmidt Game System Programmer
Ryan Lesser Art Lead
Eric Malafeew Systems Lead
Scott Sinclair Venue Modeler
Daniel Sussman Producer
Philip Winston Programming Lead
Rob Kay Design Lead
Jeff Somers Game Shell
Ethan Fenn Audio Systems
Mike Fitzgerald Tutorial
Izzy Maxwell Sound Designer
Ross Popoff Sound Designer
Christopher Hartelius Character Animation
Matt Moore Venue Modeler
Audioslave Music:
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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005