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Guitar Hero Rocks the 80's
Guitar Hero Rocks the 80's is an amazing
addition to the Guitar Hero franchise that allows gamers to transform
into 80's rock stars that include bands such as Twisted Sister and The
Police in this extraordinary addictive and entertaining title.
It should be noted that
this current incarnation of Guitar Hero II is basically an "expansion
pack" to the previous title which offers gamers 30 new songs from the
1980's with almost identical gameplay... not that this is a bad thing
mind you!
Fans of the series will
have little complaints in purchasing this title, provided you are a fan
of 80's music because you can once again put on those tight pants, slap
on way too much hair gel and start rocking your house.
So what exactly is
Guitar Hero? Basically it's a rhythm game where the player must match
the notes on their PS2 Guitar controller that is fortunately shaped like
a real guitar.
By matching the correct
buttons at the same time, you will successfully play that note and with
practice, you will become a Rockstar master as you pump out the tunes in
time to the original classic. The six stars of Guitar Hero II also
return which include Johnny Napalm, Judy Nails, Izzy Sparks, Pandora,
Axel Steel, and Grim Ripper.
The star of the title
are the classic 80's rock tunes which include greats such as The Vapors
"Turning Japense" and .38 Special's "Hold on Loosely" which will have
you dancing and playing your guitar like a true Rockstar in the comfort
of your own home. Even the songs that have been remixed still tip their
hat to the original tunes but gives it a true rock remake.
Graphically, Guitar Hero
Rocks the 80's proves that the PlayStation 2 still has some life left in
this old dinosaur. The characters have been professionally rendered,
even though they appear a little too cartoony at the best of times with
their 80's style of hair and costumes. Match that with some great
venues, courtesy of Guitar Hero 2 and you have a truly visual and
entertaining title.
In conclusion, Guitar
Hero Rocks the 80's is definitely a walk down memory lane for this old
gamer that we could easily recommend to lovers of the original title and
those that love those classic 80's songs. Although in terms in of
gameplay, absolutely nothing has changed, this title basically increases
your music library. A fun little addition to the Guitar Hero empire!
Soundtrack list
1. Opening Licks
* "(Bang Your Head) Metal Health" - Quiet Riot
* "We Got the Beat" - The Go-Go's
* "I Ran (So Far Away)" - A Flock of Seagulls
* "Balls to the Wall" - Accept
* "18 and Life" - Skid Row (encore)
2. Amp Warmers
* "No One Like You" - Scorpions
* "Shakin'" - Eddie Money
* "Heat of the Moment" - Asia
* "Radar Love" - White Lion [13]
* "Because, It's Midnite" - Limozeen (encore)
3. String Snappers
* "Holy Diver" - Dio
* "Turning Japanese" - The Vapors
* "Hold on Loosely" - .38 Special
* "The Warrior" - Scandal
* "I Wanna Rock" - Twisted Sister (encore) [14]
4. Return of the Shred
* "What I Like About You" - The Romantics
* "Synchronicity II" - The Police
* "Ballroom Blitz" - Krokus[15]
* "Only a Lad" - Oingo Boingo
* "Round and Round" - Ratt (encore)
5. Relentless Riffs
* "Ain't Nothin' But a Good Time" - Poison
* "Lonely is the Night" - Billy Squier
* "Bathroom Wall" - Faster Pussycat
* "Los Angeles" - X
* "Wrathchild" - Iron Maiden (encore)
6. Furious Fretwork
* "Electric Eye" - Judas Priest[16]
* "Police Truck" - Dead Kennedys
* "Seventeen" - Winger
* "Caught in a Mosh" - Anthrax
* "Play With Me" - Extreme (encore) |
