Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s (T)
The award-winning series continues to rock on!
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- Publisher: Activision
- Genre: Video Games - Music
- Release Date: 07/23/2007
- Platform(s): PlayStation 2
- Online Enabled: No
- ESRB Rating: T
- ESRB Explanation: Lyrics
- Price: $49.99
Parents need to know
Parents need to know there is no violence, sexual content, or swearing in this game, though some lyrics might offend including Accept's "Balls to the Wall" and the Vapors' "(I Think I'm) Turning Japanese." This a fun game for families to explore together because everyone who likes music will enjoy these music/rhythm games.
Families can talk about how video games do not need to have guns, gore, sex, or foul language to be fun. Do you enjoy playing this game solo or with a friend? How important is the song that you are playing to your enjoyment of the game?
Families can talk about how video games do not need to have guns, gore, sex, or foul language to be fun. Do you enjoy playing this game solo or with a friend? How important is the song that you are playing to your enjoyment of the game?
Message
Social Behavior:
Consumerism:
Includes references to real guitar companies and the songs are from commercial bands.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Educational Value:
Great for teaching rhythm, coordination, and music history
Violence
None, unless you consider smashing a guitar an act of violence!
Sex
Some songs contain lyrics that make sexual references or innuendos, including "Balls to the Wall."
Language
Nothing you wouldn't hear on the radio; but some contain potentially offensive lyrics, such as "Balls to the Wall" or "Turning Japanese."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Marc Saltzman
Like the other Guitar Hero games, in GUITAR HERO ENCORE: ROCKS THE 80S you can choose an on-screen character, a name for your band, and whether you'd like to play an individual song or the meatier Career mode (where you to work your way up from a teeny bar to a huge outdoor stadium.) Song selections range from head-banging rockers such as The Scorpions' "No One Like You," Twisted Sister's "I Wanna Rock," and Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" to pop hits such as Flock of Seagulls' "I Ran," The Romantics' "What I Like About You," The Vapors' "Turning Japanese," and The Go Go's "We Got the Beat" -- they're all cover tunes but sound very close to the original recordings. Cooperative and competitive two-player modes add to the fun, allowing a friend to plug in a second guitar controller to jam (one takes lead; the other rhythm guitar or bass) or compete in a duel to see who can rack up the most points.
Is it any good?
Unfortunately, a handful of the 30 or so songs seem like filler material, such as obscure tracks from Faster Pussycat, Oingo Boingo, X, and Limozeen. Plus, in some cases, the game makers curiously opted for less popular cover versions of songs instead of the originals such as Krokus' "Ballroom Blitz" or White Lion's "Radar Love."
Aside from some questionable songs, another issue with the game is the $50 price tag, which is relatively high for a PS2 game, not to mention you need to pick up the guitar separately for about $60 for the wireless model. But fans of these Guitar Hero games should be satisfied with this interactive tribute to the '80s. Headband is optional.
How to play
- Playability: A blast to play solo or with friends!
- Reading Required: Light
- Graphics: Nothing to write home about, but Guitar Hero is not about the visuals.
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