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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock tries to engage players in a quest to reclaim rock, but sadly it reminds us that the genre is only as good as its set list.
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56%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
65% User Score Based on 15 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

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About Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is a single player and multiplayer action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Vicarious Visions and was released on September 24, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock features more than 90 tracks that include guitar shredding hits from bands such as Black Sabbath, Megadeth and Slipknot and larger than life anthems from Queen, Muse and KISS. The sixth full title in the original play-along rock & roll series, Warriors of Rock takes Guitar Hero virtual virtuosos on a journey of metal-inspired fantasy. In the game's Quest mode, player…

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions

  • The guitar is comfortable and easy to use, with a design that allows for a slimmer profile when the sides are removed.
  • It works well with Guitar Hero and RockBand games, providing a satisfying experience for players.
  • The return process for defective items is smooth and efficient, making online purchases less stressful.
  • Many users experienced connectivity issues, with the guitar failing to stay connected to consoles.
  • Quality control is a concern, as several customers received guitars with scratches, broken parts, or defects.
  • Some users reported mechanical problems, such as a damaged start button and issues with the battery cover.
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music aspect of the game is highly praised for its awesome tracks, including Rush's iconic "2112," providing a thrilling experience for hardcore veterans. Players appreciate the extensive quickplay features and improved pro face-off, enhancing the overall gameplay and allowing for achievement sharing.

    • “Great challenge for hardcore veterans, awesome songs to rock out to, including Rush's '2112'!”
    • “Extensive quickplay gameplay and features.”
    • “Improved pro face-off, share your achievements with the world!”
  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Gameplay is characterized by a mix of mechanical challenges that cater to hardcore veterans, enhanced features like improved pro face-off, and extensive quickplay options. Players also enjoy a diverse soundtrack, including iconic tracks like Rush's "2112," which adds to the overall experience. However, some mechanical issues have been noted.

    • “Great challenge for hardcore veterans, awesome songs to rock out to, including Rush's 2112! Extensive quickplay gameplay and features, improved pro face-off, and the ability to share your achievements with the world!”
    • “There were some mechanical problems.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is criticized for being a cheesy quest mode that fails to engage players meaningfully, with a lackluster credits sequence and a steep learning curve that may deter beginners. Ultimately, the narrative feels secondary to the game's set list, which is where the true appeal lies.

    • “The cheesy quest mode storyline and lame credits sequence make it difficult for beginners to enjoy the game.”
    • “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock tries to engage players in a quest to reclaim rock, but sadly it reminds us that the genre is only as good as its set list.”
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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is a action game with fantasy theme.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Wii and others.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock was released on September 24, 2010.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock was developed by Vicarious Visions.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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