 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
- PlayStation 2
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Music
Common Sense Media says
The award-winning series continues to rock on!
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
What 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.
What's it about?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
Kind of Boring
I am a HUGEEEEEEE 80's music fan. 80's songs are fun to listen to, not to play.
I say if your kid plays any Guitar Hero game, this shouldn't be inappropriate.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Great Game!!
Very good game...also very fun to play as a family. Watch out for some little small curse words though! Also, if you want this game for free or any game go to:
*amazonitems4free*
Enjoy!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Great game
This game has alot of the best songs of the 80's and they bring back alot of memories for older players as well
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
AWESOME
THis game is the best in the series! It is so cool. I love it. They have awesome songs like "Nothin but a good time" and "I wanna rock" Ok for any age. ROCK ON!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Good for all ages as long as they can hold a guitar!!!
This game is for adults and children. There are a couple of songs that I will not let my child play, but the rest are great.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Awsome Game With An Awsome Price
The game has a really good song list. But a few songs have sexual references "Balls To The Walls" and "Turning Japanese". On one of the loading screens it says "B*tchin'" this game is suitable for ages 11+.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| Platforms: | PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Music |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | July 23, 2007 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Lyrics |
Contact us to give us more feedback on our learning ratings.
Review It
Tell us what you think about our new Learning Ratings. We value your feedback.
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already played it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
