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Guitar Hero: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Guitar Hero (2005): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Guitar Hero (2005) is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, available on PS2. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 86/100 on IGDB.

What is Guitar Hero about?

Guitar Hero is a 2005 music rhythm video game developed by Harmonix and published by RedOctane for the PlayStation 2. It is the first entry in the Guitar Hero series. Guitar Hero was released in November 2005 in North America, April 2006 in Europe and June 2006 in Australia. The game's development was a result of collaboration between RedOctane and Harmonix to bring a Guitar Freaks-like game to United States.

The game features a guitar-shaped controller (resembling a miniature Gibson SG) that the player uses to simulate playing rock music. The gameplay is similar to GuitarFreaks, in that the player presses buttons on the guitar controller in time with musical notes that scroll on the game screen. The game features covers of 30 popular rock songs spanning five decades of rock, from the 1960s up through 2005, in addition to bonus tracks. Guitar Hero became a surprise hit, earning critical

Key details

Guitar Hero was released in 2005 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: PS2. Developer: Harmonix Music Systems.

Should you play Guitar Hero?

With a 86/100 aggregate score, Guitar Hero ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Guitar Hero?

Guitar Hero is a music game by Harmonix Music Systems, released in 2005.

What platforms is Guitar Hero on?

Guitar Hero is available on PS2.

Is Guitar Hero good?

Guitar Hero has an aggregate score of 86/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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