A Musical BattlefieldAll in all, the $60 Guitar Hero 5 is a truly solid title with plenty to see, do, and most important, rock out to. Well, that, and virtual Kurt Cobain is just a strange concept through and through. The ability to play as your Xbox Avatars is a neat addition, too, but it doesn't add a lot to the overall experience.Finally, while plenty of Guitar Hero favorites have returned (Clive Winston, Casey Lynch, Judy Nails), one can't deny that the charm and personality found in earlier Guitar Hero installations is somewhat absent (Guitar Hero 5 relies largely on celebrity appearances to maintain its rocker cred).Īlthough the amount of customization is truly staggering, the plastic instrument revolution is now somewhat played out (no pun intended), and you just don't get the same amount of intimacy, appeal, or innovation found in the first two Guitar Heroes.

Guitar Hero 5 is undoubtedly the best-looking of the series, with both incredibly colorful characters and equally impressive venues. The option to load songs from previous Guitar Hero installments also adds to Guitar Hero 5's staying power and if you add in the user-generated content found in GH Tunes, you're not likely to run out of music anytime soon.Guitar Hero's Rock Star Creator is back in full force, and it looks fantastic. I also loved the presence of some unexpected acts such as Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

With 85 incredibly diverse new tracks featuring everything from classic oldies like the Rolling Stones and Queen to more contemporary bands such as Gorillaz and White Stripes, finding something for everyone in Guitar Hero 5's playlist is almost guaranteed. More to LoveSpeaking of customization, players are urged to pick and choose the rock star experience that best suits their musical tastes.

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