Guitar Hero 5

For:Wii  Also On: Xbox 360PS3PS2 Release Date: 10 September 2009
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Guitar Hero 5 is the latest installment of the world’s most popular music game.

VideoGamer Score:

9

Our Verdict: The core gameplay mechanics are as good as ever, the presentation has been toned down for the better, there are some brilliant new multiplayer options, and everything is more streamlined than before.

Latest Guitar Hero 5 Articles

News: Neversoft working on FPS game

The Guitar Hero studio is developing a shooter with single and multiplayer elements, according to job listings on the company's site.

6 News Posted Sep 23

News: Activision: Guitar Hero franchise isn't gone forever

Has just been put 'on hiatus'.

News Posted Apr 12

News: Activision disbands Guitar Hero business

True Crime: Hong Kong also canned.

11 News Posted Feb 9 2011

News: Guitar Hero 6 drops the number

Retailer outs Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.

News Posted May 26 2010

News: Playable celebs dropped from Guitar Hero 6

Past Guitar Hero characters to return.

4 News Posted May 17 2010

News: Guitar Hero 6 out this autumn

Next DJ Hero to launch soon after.

5 News Posted May 7 2010

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Neversoft working on FPS game in Article Comments

guyderman's Avatar

Don't get me wrong there are still A LOT of bands that are missing from the content and I think a lot of time it is down to who will and won't give permission to have their songs used - I even...

Activision abandoned innovation required of Guitar Hero in Article Comments

Clockpunk's Avatar

Modern music has place, but only certain kinds really belong in the GH series. Riff-dominated, challenging songs, from the likes of the Von Bondies, Blueskins, Creech Holler, hell, even the likes...

Activision disbands Guitar Hero business in Article Comments

MJTH's Avatar

Wow, this is is quite a sad momemt the end of an era, music playing rhythm games are dying out and dancing rhythm are on the up, this genre will end up as a never ending cycle of trends... ah well....

by MJTH

Game Stats

Developer: Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music
No. Players: 1-8
Rating: BBFC PG
Site Rank: 4,305 438