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Guitar HeroRock out with your friends on the ultimate music rhythm adventure
Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades
Guitar Hero: On Tour - DecadesRock through the 70s, 80s, 90s and today with decade‑themed stages
Overview
Description

Guitar Hero lets players wield a plastic guitar controller to hit notes in time with popular rock songs, delivering an immersive concert experience. The game features a diverse tracklist spanning classic hits to modern hits, challenging players to master solos and rhythm sections.

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.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Rhythm & Music
Rhythm & Music
Best for
Music game fans
Casual music fans and party gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$39.99−33%
release date
2005-11-08
2008-11-14
Specifications
developer
Harmonix Music Systems
Vicarious Visions
publisher
RedOctane
Activision Publishing Minneapolis Inc.
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T+300%
ESRB E10+, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
89/100+48%
60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging rhythm gameplay
  • Strong multiplayer support
  • Iconic rock soundtrack
  • High replay value
  • Engaging decade‑themed song selection
  • Portable and easy to pick up
  • Multiplayer via local wireless
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
Cons
  • Limited to PS2 hardware
  • Requires separate guitar controller
  • Tracklist may feel dated to newer players
  • Limited song library compared to console versions
  • DS hardware constraints affect audio quality
  • No online leaderboards
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