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PROS
- Console quality visuals and gameplay.
- Challenge modes and separate rankings for Guitar and Bass.
- Six rock tracks out of the box.
- Unlockable customization features.
- In-game music store.
CONS
- So addictive that you'll wish more songs were released already.
VERDICT
All the quality and expertise that you'd expect from Activision has gone in Guitar Hero for the iPhone and is easily the premier rhythm game for your mobile device.
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It seems that when it rains at Activision, you can expect triple-A titles to pour on to the App Store. The (in)famous Guitar Hero franchise has landed on the iPhone and has almost literally blown the opposition out of the water with years of rhythm game design being packed in to this dense little App.
Gamers will get a chance to play the guitar and bass in this title, giving you more bang for your buck as you attempt to master each instrument and unlock new instruments and outfits to equip your rock-star. The usual tap controls are available in four portrait-oriented lanes, but the addition of slide to strum and play controls along with the ability to 'whammy' sustained notes make the game truly immersive to play. There are four difficulties available for each song, though veteran rhythm gamers will find only a moderate challenge at the highest level.
Guitar Hero is a feast for the eyes, with the signature fret-board design dominating the screen, while UI elements clearly indicate bonuses, special power charges and the time remaining for each song. The faded fret will give you a great opportunity to see your customized rock-star thrashing about the screen while special effects explode with frightening frequency.
Six hit rock songs come packaged with the App, but an in-game store has already been populated with song packs to keep you busy. Sadly the 3D backgrounds are disabled in anything less than the 3GS or third gen iPod Touch, but the gameplay remains absolutely flawless. Without a doubt a must buy title.
App Store Info
Created by Guitar Hero veteran developer, Vicarious Visions, Inc., the game features a robust avatar customization mode that allows you to personalize your in-game rock star, built-in social network feeds that allows you to share your scores on Facebook, and innovative new gameplay mechanics that challenges you to tap, strum whammy and slide your way to the top of the Rock Ranks. Guitar Hero for the iPhone and iPod touch is the most authentic guitar and bass experience on the go!
Download Guitar Hero today and play six FREE songs from legendary artists to modern favorites:
Queen - We Are The Champions
Rise Against - Savior
The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Weezer - Say It Ain't So
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
Rock out with these features anytime, anywhere:
• Don’t just tap… Tap, Strum, Whammy, and Slide with gameplay customized for each song
• Show off your personal style by customizing your own full 3D rockstar, and use the Photo Booth to share images with friends on Facebook
• Complete challenges to increase your Rock Rank as you try to master both guitar and bass
• Share your scores on Facebook, see how you stack up on the leaderboards, and get updates through in-game news feeds
• Download more game tracks from the in-game store, and take on all-new song-specific challenges to boost your Rock Rank
• Works on all iPhone and iPod Touch hardware! Play on an iPhone 3GS or 3rd generation iPod Touch to experience your avatar in a 3D concert setting, or use previous generation devices to show off your custom look in an awesome stylized photo shoot
Be sure to check out the in-game store to update your set list with new game tracks by these great artists:
Available now: Queen, Vampire Weekend, Minus the Bear, Silversun Pickups, The Faint, Band of Skulls, White Stripes, Obits, Darkest Hour, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Protest the Hero, Breaking Benjamin, A Day to Remember, AFI.
Updates
- - Fixed Connectivity Issues - 40 Song Download Limit Fixed - Bug Fixes
Languages
- English
Requirements
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Requires iOS 3.1 or later
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Comments (95)
Jack57 (6 months, 3 weeks ago) Reply
Doesn't show up at 99c - what gives?
Rafael_JVF (1 year, 3 months ago) Reply
I'm a guitar hero fan and I have all of them and would bn nice to have it free couse I don't have money now and Love your reviews :)
nataly (1 year, 6 months ago) Reply
nice graphics...i like such games...
Sites94 (2 years ago) Reply
Too bad its only avaliable in the US Store and not the Maltese Store :'(
bonhovis (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
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Xilverblack (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
I love music games and Guitar Hero series is one of my all time favorite. Now here's the chance to take my favorite game on-the-go with me. I'd really like to win this copy.
daniyal (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
I really love these kind of games. I am also a huge fan of Tap Tap Revenge and I really want Guitar Hero but don't want to pay $3 for it. I really want this game because I was a big fan of it on the XBox 360. I hope I Win!!
djarc9 (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
I have Guitar Hero 3 for the PC and it's awesome expect i don't always have friends around to play with but...each of us has iphones and right now our addiction is Rock Band over wifi with each other. Guitar Hero will be a welcomed addition to us...and if not for the other guys...i think it'll be my new addiction since the Tap Tap series (I have no life and i'm not ashamed) =)
Vasshxpx (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
I want free guitar hero for being the first game where wewe can have fun in playing our favorite songs from favorite bands in gaming, now I can play the songs on my own iPhone and have fun with it
amd4846 (2 years, 5 months ago) Reply
i want guitar hero free because its better than rockband and the graphics look awesome