Guitar Hero 5

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 114 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 114
  3. Negative: 25 out of 114
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  1. CalebH
    Oct 21, 2009
    7
    Accessibility; that's what Guitar Hero 5 is all about. Making an experience that anyone can jump into, right from the get-go. Better than past iterations, but never again will the Guitar Hero franchise be a trailblazer. Setlist is inanely eclectic, game modes are over done, vocals are broken, and the ability to use any combination of instruments is as pointless as the mindless (yet Accessibility; that's what Guitar Hero 5 is all about. Making an experience that anyone can jump into, right from the get-go. Better than past iterations, but never again will the Guitar Hero franchise be a trailblazer. Setlist is inanely eclectic, game modes are over done, vocals are broken, and the ability to use any combination of instruments is as pointless as the mindless (yet somewhat fun) "improved" music studio. Guitar Hero 5 further cements my belief that the series will forever be in the shadows of its bigger and better rival, Rock Band. Guitar Hero 5 is a jack-of-all-trades, and master of none. Rock Band is the clear master, now.… Expand
  2. JohnS.
    Sep 2, 2009
    5
    Good technical advances, but the tracklist is shockingly bad. This is GUITAR hero, people. How about some songs that you can actually air guitar to? 5/10 - Not enough rock, not enough riffs!
  3. HarveyBedford
    Sep 15, 2009
    5
    before you go and buy this game, please listen closely. if you haven't already heard there is a game much better than this one called "Rock Band 2". this new entry in the guitar hero series goes on to show everyone that all the developers care about is money, plain and simple. they copy everything from rock band just to cash in. the worst part about it is their lack of game supportbefore you go and buy this game, please listen closely. if you haven't already heard there is a game much better than this one called "Rock Band 2". this new entry in the guitar hero series goes on to show everyone that all the developers care about is money, plain and simple. they copy everything from rock band just to cash in. the worst part about it is their lack of game support through downloadable content. game wise, its the same thing. graphics have been upped a little bit. but don't get this game. if my review doesn't sway you i hope seeing Kurt Cobain likeness playing Blink-182 song while jumping looking like an idiot does. these developers have no respect for the dead.… Expand
  4. Leonzinho27
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    O jogo em si é bom, porém seus menus são muito confusos, a setlist é relativamente boa, uma pena que os jogos a partir desse serem obrigatórios a se jogar com a guitarra

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#21 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#40 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. GamingTrend
    90
    While some of the features come off half baked as they aren't applied globally, most of the improvements add up to something greater than their individual parts. The animation, lip synch, graphic improvements, vocal modes, new multiplayer modes, and the addition of Party Play add up to a product that is more than the shiny track pack that some folks might expect.
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  2. GameDaily
    90
    The presentation hasn't changed much and the gameplay still revolves around the same note hitting formula, but if you love music (and who doesn't), you can't afford to miss this latest jam.
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  3. GamePro
    90
    An incredibly solid title with plenty to see, do and most importantly, rock out to. Brandishing some stellar new Competitive play concepts (Do or Die, Momentum) not to mention some incredibly creative new stages to play on, Guitar Hero 5 stays true to its franchise roots and rocks just about as hard as anyone could expect it to. With its astounding variety and tried-and-true formula, it's truly hard to find fault with Guitar Hero 5 without resorting to nitpicking.
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