There have been a lot of Guitar Hero games over the past few years. And there will be more yet before this year comes to a close. It's easy to get lost in the flood. But if you're going to grab one, Guitar Hero 5 is a good choice. The accessibility, streamlined presentation, solid note charts, and welcome gameplay improvements make this the best Guitar Hero game in recent memory.
IGN Ratings for Guitar Hero 5 (X360)
| 9.0 | Presentation
Neversoft stripped away a layer of annoyance in just about every area of the game. |
| 8.0 | Graphics
The animations are starting to show some life even if the art style still leaves room for improvement. |
| 8.5 | Sound
Better sound samples and good mixing. The track list is all over the place. |
| 9.0 | Gameplay
A few tweaks to the band play improve on the winning formula. Rock on. |
| 9.0 | Lasting Appeal
Challenges and new modes will keep you rocking. Importing tracks gives it even more value. |
8.9
Great |
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