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Guitar Hero 5

 

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  • User Score (255)
    8.5 8.5 from 255 reviewers
  • Expert Score (28)
    8.7 8.7 from 28 reviewers
  • Value for money (10)
    8.5 8.5 from 10 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Gameplay (17)
    9.4 9.4 from 17 reviewers
  • Graphics (22)
    8.7 8.7 from 22 reviewers
  • Sound (14)
    9.5 9.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    9.9 9.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    8.9 8.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Overall quality (3)
    8.6 8.6 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. ztgd.com

    9.0/10
    23 January 2011

    At this point, I have lost count. The Guitar Hero franchise has certainly had its fair share of criticism. Ever since Activision took over the series some gamers have accused... Read more

    • + Ease of play, + Streamlined interface, + Diverse song list, + Party Play
    • Importing woes, Songs not for everyone

  2. VideoGamer.com

    9.0/10
    3 October 2009

    The core gameplay mechanics are as good as ever, the presentation has been toned down for the better, there are some brilliant new multiplayer options, and everything is more streamlined than before. Read more

    • Interface has been improved, Loads of good tracks, Great multiplayer modes
    • Essentially not much has changed

  3. UGO

    UGO
    8 September 2009

    Compared to World Tour , Guitar Hero 5 blows the doors off Guitar Hero's short history of full band outings. The onscreen band models look excellent and the animations, especially the singers, are unique to the point, it... Read more

    • you hate The Beatles with all your heart, you like at least half of the tracklist, importing songs and DLC from World Tour aren't an issue for you
    • you’ve pre-ordered The Beatles Rock Band , you got tired of the rhythm genre 3 years ago, kurt Cobain in a video-game makes your flannel and holey jeans wither and your dirty skin crawl

  4. Cheat Code Central

    Cheat Code Central
    9.0/10
    24 October 2009

    Certainly, Guitar Hero 5 is the best title in the franchise's illustrious history. Furthermore, it is undeniably the best music game ever made, as it synthesizes the best of the genre into one neat package. Read more

  5. Game Boyz

    Game Boyz
    9.0/10
    23 October 2009

    When Guitar Hero: World Tour for the Wii burst onto the scene last year, many Wii gamers embraced the ability to play as if they were in a real live band. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. good product

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: tombsm, Amazon
    4 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($28.48)

    The product was delivered on time, and in the condition it was advertised as. Easy assembly (the guitar comes in two pieces which snap together) and connection to the device. Overall, a good purchase. Read more or see product

  2. Turn your wii in to a gig machine!

    10/10
    Reviewer: lindsey666, Ciao
    14 May 2011

    Yes as hard as might seem to believe, the Wii version of a multi-format release it actually BETTER than the XBOX360 and PS3 versions. I won't talk much about the actual game here, there are plenty of reviews already talking... Read more

    • Great and fun party game
    • None

  3. Video game reviews: Guitar Hero V (Wii)

    Helium
    Reviewer: Harry Keogh, Helium
    13 October 2009

    Is it a Hero or Zero? With each and every time that a new game in this series is released, the enhancement over its predecessor is very quickly apparent and this game is no exception, the addition of the ability to combine... Read more

  4. Guitar Hero 5 - Guitar Bundle (Wii): Brilliant Game. Rock On!!

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: marshall1993, Dooyoo
    24 October 2009

    Great Game, Brings a new dimension to the Wii Read more

    • So much fun alone or with friends, addictive, great songs.
    • May get achy digits from the constant playing!

  5. Newegg

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    31 July 2010

    Read more

    • Great game and guitar is much improved over previous versions!
    • none

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Living room legends will rock any way they want in Guitar Hero 5. With the game’s all-new Party Play Mode, getting the band back together has never been easier.

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