Guitar Hero
About the Game
Guitar Hero is a single-player and multiplayer rhythm music game. Players take on the role of an aspiring guitarist working their way through a series of venues, gradually building recognition and prestige by performing well in front of larger and more enthusiastic crowds. There is no overarching storyline, but progression is framed as a career path, from small club performances to major concert halls. At its core, the gameplay centers around the use of a custom guitar-shaped controller, designed with five colored fret buttons, a strum bar, and a whammy bar.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players must hit the correct combination of fret buttons and strum in time with scrolling notes that move down the screen in synchronization with licensed rock songs. Successful play builds players’ score and crowd approval, while missed notes lower accuracy and can cause the performance to fail. Progression takes the form of performing setlists at six different venues, beginning with smaller shows and moving toward high-profile stages. Players earn higher scores by stringing together note streaks, which builds the multiplier, and by deploying Star Power, a mechanic gained by performing special note sequences. Star Power can double scoring temporarily and is activated by tilting the guitar controller upward or pressing a button combination.
Standout Features
- The whammy bar can be used to alter sustained notes for additional points and stylistic flair.
- Boston: The game includes 30 main tracks, drawn from classic and modern rock acts, including music from Boston, Judas Priest, White Zombie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Audioslave.
- Additional bonus songs can also be unlocked over the course of play.
- Each player takes on either lead or rhythm guitar depending on the track.
- Guitar Hero: In addition to the single-player career, Guitar Hero offers a multiplayer mode where two players compete head-to-head on the same song.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Guitar Hero | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | K.E. Media | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Gem Distribution Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Contact Data Belgium N.V. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | RedOctane, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Activision Asia-Pacific | Australia | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Guitar Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Music | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Harmonix | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLUS-21224 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 or 2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Red Octane | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Party | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-07 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-07 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-07 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2006-05-17 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2006-05-26 | France | MobyGames |
| 2006-06-15 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2005-11-08 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 8, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 894312000137 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21224 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 48567970 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000GDPHAE | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-54093 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060123140026 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-54093 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1228327979 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060123140088 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-54132 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-54132 | Australia | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 9328878002416 | Australia | MobyGames |
| asin | B000GDPHAE | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 047875950030 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLUS-21224 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 894312000137 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5060123140026 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5060123140026 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
