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Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades
Guitar Hero: On Tour - DecadesRock through the 70s, 80s, 90s and today with decade‑themed stages
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Guitar Hero: Warriors of RockRock out with fantasy quests and over 90 iconic tracks.
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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: Warriors of Rock delivers a massive playlist of more than 90 songs from legends like Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Queen, and KISS, letting players shred on guitar, bass, drums, or sing vocals. The game’s Quest mode adds a fantasy storyline where eight characters wield special abilities to battle the Demigod of Rock. Play solo or with friends in classic Guitar Hero modes, Quickplay, Party Play, and split‑screen multiplayer, all available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with optional instrument bundles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Rhythm & Music
Rhythm & Music
Best for
Casual music fans and party gamers
Rock music fans and rhythm gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
2008-11-14
2010-09-24
Specifications
developer
Vicarious Visions
Vicarious Visions, Neversoft Entertainment
publisher
Activision Publishing Minneapolis Inc.
Activision
age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 3
PEGI 12, ESRB T+300%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
60/100
68/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging decade‑themed song selection
  • Portable and easy to pick up
  • Multiplayer via local wireless
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Huge song library with diverse genres
  • Engaging fantasy Quest mode adds narrative depth
  • Supports full band instrument set
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer for up to four players
Cons
  • Limited song library compared to console versions
  • DS hardware constraints affect audio quality
  • No online leaderboards
  • Requires multiple instrument peripherals for full band experience
  • Some tracks have limited note charts
  • Story mode can feel repetitive after several playthroughs
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