Neversoft and Activision music game with a plastic guitar. Rock tracklist, note-chart challenges, local multi for the full band. A rhythm-game staple at the time, fun for rock fans even if the Wii build trails the HD consoles technically.
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Rhythm4 players12+
Description
Activision Guitar Hero compilation, USA June 2009. Over 48 best Guitar Hero franchise songs with full guitar, bass, drums and vocals World Tour mechanics. American market equivalent to Greatest Hits, from Bark at the Moon to Cowboys from Hell. For franchise nostalgics.
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
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Gathering the cult tracks of the early entries, now playable with a full band — guitar, bass, drums and vocals: this best-of celebrates the series' golden age. Rediscovering your favourite classics in a four-piece lineup multiplies the fun and energy. Feeling a hard passage land galvanises. Generous, unifying and packed with hits, a virtual concert ideal to share among friends.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅16/06/2009
Published by Activision
Guitar Hero - Smash Hits (Wii) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Guitar Hero - Smash Hits still worth playing in 2026?
A Guitar Hero compilation gathering standout songs from the early entries, re-recorded and adapted to the full guitar, bass, drums and vocals format. The proven track selection and the comfort of the multi-instrument system make it a good collection for replaying the series' classics in a group. The absence of novelty for veterans and the dependency on dedicated peripherals limit its reach. A title for rhythm game fans and followers keen to relive the best of the franchise's early days.
