Guitar Hero compilation gathering flagship songs from the franchise's best entries. A carefully chosen selection for fans wanting to replay the most memorable tracks without changing disc. Ideal for gatherings where Guitar Hero nostalgia is in order.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Co-op
Description
A North American compilation by Neversoft released in 2009, gathering the standout tracks from the first three mainline Guitar Hero games, re-recorded for the occasion. Over forty songs with masters where available, in a more U.S.-focused selection than the European Greatest Hits.
Guitar Hero - Smash Hits review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
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"
This anthology re-records the series' most memorable tracks to play them as a full band, instruments and vocals included. Covering these hits all together delivers an irresistible collective euphoria. The variety of the setlist guarantees evenings without a dull moment. Generous, festive and unifying, a best-of built to turn the living room into a concert stage.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,8 GB📅16/06/2009
Published by Activision
Guitar Hero - Smash Hits (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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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
A best-of cut out for the party, gathering rock standards to grab across several instruments for a unifying set. The collective fun springs from the band's complementarity: each holds their part, and the higher the cohesion, the greater the stage rush. Getting the most out of it runs through the dedicated controllers, but the infectious energy of choruses everyone knows guarantees tight, euphoric evenings.
