Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Guitar Hero World Tour

Guitar Hero World Tour expands the classic guitar‑hero formula by adding full band support, letting players rock together with guitars, bass, drums, and a microphone. The game delivers a concert‑style experience across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and PlayStation 2, with split‑screen multiplayer for up to four players. The bundled edition includes all four instrument peripherals, and the on‑screen interface shows lyrics, vocal pitch, and separate note tracks for each instrument, making it easy to jam along with a wide variety of rock songs.

Green Day: Rock Band

Green Day: Rock Band lets players jam to the iconic punk rock catalog of Green Day using guitar, bass, drums, and vocal controllers. Experience the band's performances in virtual venues designed for an immersive concert feel. The game supports both single‑player and split‑screen multiplayer on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and lets you export the full tracklist to other Rock Band titles (except The Beatles: Rock Band).

Band Hero

Band Hero brings the popular Guitar Hero gameplay to a pop‑rock focused setlist, letting players jam to Top 40 hits across multiple consoles. The game supports lead guitar, bass, drums, and vocals with drop‑in/drop‑out play and in‑song instrument switching for a seamless party experience. The console versions use instrument‑shaped controllers while the DS version offers a Guitar Grip or Drum Skin, and features avatars of Taylor Swift, Adam Levine, and No Doubt for added visual flair.

Guitar Hero: Metallica

Guitar Hero: Metallica brings the iconic metal band to life on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2. Featuring 28 master recordings and 21 curated tracks, players can shred on lead or bass guitar, pound drums, or sing vocals. The game builds on Guitar Hero World Tour's engine with expert+ drum mode, online competition, and a robust career mode, plus behind‑the‑scenes videos and pop‑up facts that celebrate Metallica's legacy.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock lets players shred classic rock anthems like Heart’s “Barracuda” and Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” across authentic venues. The game adds a new multiplayer battle mode, grueling boss battles, and a wealth of unlockable content for endless replayability. Available on PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2, this title delivers a party‑ready experience with single‑player, co‑op, and split‑screen options, all rated T for teens.

Guitar Hero 5

Designed for both casual parties and competitive players, it offers a variety of challenges, Rockfest modes, and online multiplayer while letting players create avatars and customize instruments. The title received strong reviews for its accessibility and social features, despite a mixed reception to its broad setlist.