Guitar Hero dedicated to the 80s with a selection of classic rock and metal from the decade. A nostalgic journey through the decade's excesses that will delight fans of this musical era. Less novelty than main entries but a solid tribute to the period.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Description
European and Australian edition released in 2007, devoted to the 1980s. Around thirty pop-rock and hard-rock tracks typical of the era (Twisted Sister, Poison, Iron Maiden…). Same mechanics as Guitar Hero II, in a compact but well-targeted production.
Guitar Hero - Rocks the 80s review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The art direction resurrects the imagery of the 1980s. Wholly turned toward the decade, this game dresses stages and characters in its codes: garish neon, teased hair, fluorescent spandex, oversized glasses and period music-video sets. The avatars adopt the glam and hard-rock look of the time, between permed manes and shoulder-padded jackets.
An anthem to the guitar gods, the game rolls out a deluge of rock and metal classics to strum on the famous plastic guitar. From legendary riffs to frenzied solos, every track galvanises the urge to play louder, faster. This infectious electric energy turned shredding into a living-room phenomenon.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Heading for the 80s: this entry rolls out a setlist gorged with the decade's hits, from neon riffs to sing-along choruses. Replaying these classics, guitar controller in hand, delivers an immediate, terribly catchy nostalgic pleasure. Colourful, festive and packed with nods, a rhythm game ideal for dancing and replaying the soundtrack of an era.
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
A nostalgic dive into the flashy hits of a colorful decade, to strum on your plastic guitar among friends. The shared fun comes from choruses you recognize in a split second and the good-natured rivalry for the best score amid the cheers. The shorter set and the dedicated instruments weigh in, but the kitsch, unifying energy turns every track into a retro party.
