Guitar Hero devoted to Van Halen with their legendary catalogue. Eddie Van Halen's iconic guitar work takes centre stage. For band fans only, single-band focus limiting broader appeal. An honest tribute to an influential hard rock band.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Co-op
Description
A 2009 Neversoft spin-off devoted to Van Halen. Twenty-five tracks from the band and its influences (Queen, Foreigner, Lenny Kravitz…), with a Story mode tracing the career of the Eddie Van Halen-led formation. Shorter than the mainline entries but tightly focused on guitar play.
Guitar Hero - Van Halen review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
A showcase for Eddie Van Halen's genius, the game spotlights the virtuoso solos and flamboyant riffs that redefined the electric guitar. From "Panama" to "Hot for Teacher", every track celebrates a dazzling technique. This ode to the six-string, demanding and jubilant, delights fans of feats.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This entry celebrates the virtuosity of Van Halen, with its flamboyant solos and anthology riffs that put your fingers to the test. Reproducing these guitar feats delivers an instant pride and a virtuoso thrill. The colourful setlist carries the stage energy. Festive and demanding, a rhythm game built for fans of heroic guitar showmanship.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾3,4 GB📅22/12/2009
Published by Activision
Guitar Hero - Van Halen (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Guitar Hero - Van Halen still worth playing in 2026?
A Guitar Hero spin-off devoted to Van Halen, this Neversoft title lets you replay a selection of the hard rock band's repertoire on the plastic guitar, rounded out with tracks by guest artists. The fidelity to the songs, the demanding virtuosity of Eddie Van Halen's solos and the stage staging win over rock fans. The dependency on dedicated instruments and a targeted tracklist cap the appeal. A title for Van Halen devotees and fans of tough instrumental rhythm games on PS2.
