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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
music
gameplay, story
65% User Score Based on 15 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

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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" is a fantasy musical local multi-player game with up to 2 players in co-op or single-player mode. The game features over 90 tracks from iconic bands such as Black Sabbath, Kiss, Megadeth, and Queen. In Quest mode, players lead characters on a journey to transform into warrior beings and save rock & roll in a metal-inspired realm.

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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.
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    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.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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!”
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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 this game 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.

Similar games include Guitar Hero Live, Age of Mythology: Retold, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, Brütal Legend, WARRIORS OROCHI 4 and others.