Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades vs Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades expands the handheld guitar‑hero experience by letting players jam to iconic hits from four musical eras. Each decade features its own characters, venues, and visual style, taking you on a nostalgic tour of rock history. The game supports single‑player, competitive multiplayer, and cooperative play, making it a perfect party title for music lovers of all ages. Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, it brings the console‑style rhythm action to the portable platform.

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits brings together the most memorable tracks from the early Guitar Hero titles, letting players strum, drum, and sing along with iconic songs from Nirvana to Queen. The game supports full‑band play on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2, offering both single‑player and split‑screen multiplayer modes. Featuring a curated setlist from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero: Rock the 80's, and Guitar Hero III, the title delivers a party‑ready experience for music lovers and gamers alike, with an ESRB rating of T and a PEGI rating of 12.

• Engaging decade‑themed song selection
• Portable and easy to pick up
• Multiplayer via local wireless
• Adjustable difficulty levels

• Huge selection of classic Guitar Hero tracks
• Full‑band support with guitar, drums, and vocals
• Split‑screen multiplayer for up to four players
• Available on three major consoles

• Limited song library compared to console versions
• DS hardware constraints affect audio quality
• No online leaderboards

• Critic score is low (43/100) indicating mixed reviews
• Limited to songs from earlier titles, no new tracks
• Requires multiple peripherals for full band experience