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While some of the features come off half baked as they aren't applied globally, most of the improvements add up to something greater than their individual parts. The animation, lip synch, graphic improvements, vocal modes, new multiplayer modes, and the addition of Party Play add up to a product that is more than the shiny track pack that some folks might expect.
The presentation hasn't changed much and the gameplay still revolves around the same note hitting formula, but if you love music (and who doesn't), you can't afford to miss this latest jam.
An incredibly solid title with plenty to see, do and most importantly, rock out to. Brandishing some stellar new Competitive play concepts (Do or Die, Momentum) not to mention some incredibly creative new stages to play on, Guitar Hero 5 stays true to its franchise roots and rocks just about as hard as anyone could expect it to. With its astounding variety and tried-and-true formula, it's truly hard to find fault with Guitar Hero 5 without resorting to nitpicking.
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Davetheman
This is the worst guitar hero game in the franchise. because you know, like The songs are horrible and the scenes are bad and everything about the fifth guitar hero game was totally bad
7
Leonzinho27
O jogo em si é bom, porém seus menus são muito confusos, a setlist é relativamente boa, uma pena que os jogos a partir desse serem obrigatórios a se jogar com a guitarra
8
Luigithemetal64
Graphics are nice, some songs that you'll probably recognized, and assign musicians in your band. Live Songs appears unknown to fans, but shed some light to you, Lust for Life is recorded at the Feile Festival in 1993, featured in the 1996 UK single, and The Spirit of Radio is an unreleased performance on June 17th, 1980 at the Apollo. This game will not disappoint.

Guitar Hero 5

Released On: 
Sep 1, 2009
Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
User score
Mixed or Average
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
91% Positive
63 Reviews
9% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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1UP
This is the game that can actually bring both hardcore and casual rockers together for a good time. The multiplayer is easier to jump into than Rock Band, but the game's more intense difficulty settings still provide a challenge for the plastic-instrument elitist.
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Cynamite
It doesn't reinvent the genre. But it's more fun than ever to play the game in band mode.
User score
Mixed or Average
6.7
34% Positive
19 Ratings
55% Mixed
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May 16, 2015
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Luigithemetal64
Graphics are nice, some songs that you'll probably recognized, and assign musicians in your band. Live Songs appears unknown to fans, but shed some light to you, Lust for Life is recorded at the Feile Festival in 1993, featured in the 1996 UK single, and The Spirit of Radio is an unreleased performance on June 17th, 1980 at the Apollo. This game will not disappoint.
Sep 10, 2023
7
Leonzinho27
O jogo em si é bom, porém seus menus são muito confusos, a setlist é relativamente boa, uma pena que os jogos a partir desse serem obrigatórios a se jogar com a guitarra
90
GamePro
An incredibly solid title with plenty to see, do and most importantly, rock out to. Brandishing some stellar new Competitive play concepts (Do or Die, Momentum) not to mention some incredibly creative new stages to play on, Guitar Hero 5 stays true to its franchise roots and rocks just about as hard as anyone could expect it to. With its astounding variety and tried-and-true formula, it's truly hard to find fault with Guitar Hero 5 without resorting to nitpicking.
87
ActionTrip
The ability for players to jump in and out of the game in Party Play removes a lot of hassle of previous games when you are just looking to kill some time with friends.
83
Gaming Nexus
It doesn't matter if you're a longtime fan of the series or picking up the fake plastic guitar for the first time, Guitar Hero 5 has something for everybody.
80
DarkStation
Although not the excitement that one would expect out of one of the original few Guitar Hero games, Guitar Hero 5 continues to provide a high quality music game that offers new modes, an improved overall look and feel, and a solid music outing all around.
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Game Revolution
If I were Bob Dylan, I might ask, “How many versions of this game must we suffer, before we get something really new? “.
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Apr 26, 2026
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Davetheman
This is the worst guitar hero game in the franchise. because you know, like The songs are horrible and the scenes are bad and everything about the fifth guitar hero game was totally bad
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SummaryFor the first time ever, players can customize the make-up of their band by rocking with any combination of instruments in-game: whether it be two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, any combination is possible, allowing players to experience music their own way. Brand new, innovative, easy-to-use gameplay modes lik... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
  • Wii
  • PlayStation 2
Sep 1, 2009
  • Neversoft Entertainment
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