Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

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  • Summary: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is the first game built around the legendary music of "America's Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band": Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer. This latest Guitar Hero installment puts players in the shoes of Perry (guitar), Whitford (guitar) andGuitar Hero: Aerosmith is the first game built around the legendary music of "America's Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band": Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer. This latest Guitar Hero installment puts players in the shoes of Perry (guitar), Whitford (guitar) and Hamilton (bass), as they rock out alongside frontman Tyler and drummer Kramer. Gamers experience Aerosmith’s Grammy winning career, from their first gig to becoming rock royalty, in a way that no other entertainment vehicle offers. As fans progress through their careers in the game, they can rock out to scores of Aerosmith’s greatest hits, as well as songs from celebrated artists that the band has either performed with or has been inspired by in some way. Venues from historical moments during the band's illustrious career offer the experience of "sweet emotion" and further capture the essence of the band's rise to fame. [Activision]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PGNx Media
    90
    But ultimately how much you personally enjoy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith depends on how much you like the band. If you love Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is easily the best Guitar Hero yet.
  2. Cynamite
    80
    It’s a shame that only a few real hits have found their way into the game.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    78
    Neversoft and RedOctane played it safe by changing little to nothing in the Guitar Hero franchise with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
  4. Game Chronicles
    75
    In the end, this is just another Guitar Hero game with a little more specific focus. That’s all there is to it.
  5. Nintendo Power
    70
    As a game it's fun enough; it retains all of the features from the Wii version of Guitar Hero III, giving you plenty of reason to buy if you're an Aerosmith fan. [Sept 2008, p.86]
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  6. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    The relatively small selection of tracks, lack of track variety, and laughable amount of bonus content are potential negatives for those on the fence, but the bottom line for this Guitar Hero game is that you either like Aerosmith or you don't.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    It's just sort of a bummer not to see anything new brought to the table other than a digital Steven Tyler (which actually looks less freakish than the real Steven Tyler).

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. MovieLonely94
    Oct 29, 2010
    10
    as a fan of Aerosmith, I always liked this game. the songs that I played through were quite easy while doing Hard and Expert.
  2. FreddieF.
    Sep 20, 2008
    8
    This game deserves an 8,Because,I think they focused too much on the character's and there new outfits.This game has a few glitches they This game deserves an 8,Because,I think they focused too much on the character's and there new outfits.This game has a few glitches they need to tend to.It has very good songs.The addition of adding DMC for songs King of Rock and Walk this way was a very creative.… Expand
  4. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Aprovechando por completo el sistema de Guitar Hero 3, este spin-off de Aerosmith era bastante interesante. Le faltaba un toque de dificultadAprovechando por completo el sistema de Guitar Hero 3, este spin-off de Aerosmith era bastante interesante. Le faltaba un toque de dificultad extra, pero tratándose de la mayoría de temas de los 70 de la banda de Boston y finalizado por Kings and Queens, era altamente disfrutable.… Expand
  5. NicolasS.
    Aug 19, 2008
    6
    I have to admit this game is pretty disappointing. There is less content than guitar Hero III. less songs... what is more nothing new or I have to admit this game is pretty disappointing. There is less content than guitar Hero III. less songs... what is more nothing new or novel about the game. It is like paying for a whole new game only to get a partial aerosmith library.… Expand
  6. BillyW.
    Oct 17, 2008
    6
    I completely expected more of the same. If you play this, you should know that's what you're getting into. The "doesn't I completely expected more of the same. If you play this, you should know that's what you're getting into. The "doesn't innovate" criticisms are really irrelevant: not every game needs to. The problem if that the songs just aren't very good. Of course, there's lots of aerosmith, and you have to like that, and they indeed did include some of the best songs you'd expect to see, but the 30-something songs all-in-all just weren't very exciting to play. Rent it, beat it, send it back. They aren't enjoyable enough that you'll want to go over and over mastering them.… Expand
  7. JimmusMaximus
    Jul 1, 2008
    5
    Easily the most dull of the Guitar Hero series. Unless you're a die-hard Aerosmith fan, you will not relish wading through a bunch of Easily the most dull of the Guitar Hero series. Unless you're a die-hard Aerosmith fan, you will not relish wading through a bunch of songs you have never heard, and hope you never hear again. Admittedly, there are some good "classic" Aerosmith songs. Looks great, plays exactly as its predecessors, leaves me wholly unfufilled. I'm taking it back and waiting for Guitar Hero 4.… Expand
  8. BobS.
    Jun 29, 2008
    0
    Basing a game around Aerosmith is disappointing at best. Maybe they should try a game based on music within the last 10 years.

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#48 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#59 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008