Harmonix reinvent the rhythm game with a scratchable mixing deck, smart mashups and a setlist packed with gems. The controller feel is brilliant, and handing the deck to a mate for the final drop never gets old.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Description
DJ music game by FreeStyleGames and Activision, October 2009. The player mixes tracks with a two-sided turntable to create transitions and scratch effects across over 90 songs. Included turntable controller, scratching and crossfading mechanics, Career and multiplayer modes and setlists including various artists. First console DJ music game offering realistic turntable simulation.
DJ Hero review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Turntable in hand, the player fuses two tracks into a frenzied mix, from hip-hop to electro by way of pop. The mashups, scratches and crossfades turn every track into a heady DJ performance. This bold idea, cut for groove, offers a musical experience as original as it is jubilant.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Mixing, scratching and chaining transitions to the beat of frenzied mashups with a dedicated turntable: this rhythm game turns the player into a DJ and delivers an instant sense of groove. Feeling two tracks merge under your fingers is surprisingly exhilarating. Original, stylish and fiercely catchy, a bold variation on the music game that bets everything on the joy of the mix.
A rhythm game from FreeStyleGames, DJ Hero is played with a dedicated turntable, where you scratch, mix and chain transitions over original mashups blending hip-hop, electro and pop. The original virtual DJ concept, the quality of the mixes and the exhilarating feel of handling the records make it a singular musical experience, far from the guitar game. The reliance on the turntable controller and the closure of online leaderboards limit access. An excellent game for fans of original rhythm and DJ culture on Xbox 360.
