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Guitar Hero - Greatest Hits (Europe / Australia)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2009
84
✪ Reviewed on March 10, 2025
78

Guitar Hero compilation bringing together the best tracks from previous entries. A well-chosen selection of classics for players wanting a summary of the franchise's best. Ideal for those who haven't played the early entries or want to revisit the best songs.

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Category
Rhythm 4 players 12+ Co-op
Description
A European compilation by Neversoft and Vicarious Visions released in 2009, gathering the most iconic tracks from the first three mainline Guitar Hero games. Close to fifty re-recordings and masters, plus a few exclusives. A solid entry point to the franchise for PAL latecomers.

Guitar Hero - Greatest Hits review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
MAX
Music
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
The art direction refurbishes classics in the recent engine. This compilation takes the standout tracks of the early Guitar Heroes, but replays them with the modern multi-instrument presentation: titles once limited to guitar alone now get a full stage, drums, vocals and reworked lighting. The visual interest lies in this facelift, which shows old songs under fresh dressing.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A compilation of the saga's best tracks, re-recorded and gathered for the fans' delight: it's hard to be more generous. Chaining these classics, guitar controller in hand, with no downtime, delivers an immediate, continuous euphoria. Rich, varied and built for the party, a gleeful best-of that condenses years of rock fantasy onto a single disc.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,8 GB 📅16/06/2009
Published by Activision

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Collector interest

A themed Guitar Hero spin-off centered on an artist, a decade or a selection of hits, conceived as a companion to the guitar music-game formula. Still common in the West, its interest lies in this targeted musical content rather than scarcity. An affordable piece for rhythm-game fans wanting an entry dedicated to a specific repertoire, with no marked collector value.

Better with friends

An anthology of hits to strum, made to rekindle the virtual-concert flame together on the biggest classics. The fun rests on instant recognition of the songs and the friendly duel where each wants the best score amid the cheers. Full enjoyment runs through the dedicated instruments, but the shared nostalgia and the energy of the choruses unite everyone around an irresistible guitar karaoke.

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