Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Vicarious Visions
- Publishers: Activision Publishing Minneapolis Inc.
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades: Rock Through the Ages
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades is a music rhythm game developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It was released for the Nintendo DS on November 13, 2008, and is the fourth installment in the Guitar Hero: On Tour series. The game features a setlist of 26 songs from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, and allows players to use the DS’s built-in microphone to sing along with the songs.
Gameplay
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades features similar gameplay to other games in the Guitar Hero series. Players use the DS’s D-pad to simulate playing a guitar, and must press the corresponding fret buttons on the touch screen in time with the notes that scroll down the screen. The game can be played in single-player mode, or in multiplayer mode with up to four players.
In single-player mode, players can choose to play through a variety of different game modes, including:
- Career mode: Players create a custom character and progress through a series of venues, unlocking new songs and characters as they go.
- Quickplay mode: Players can select any of the unlocked songs to play.
- Challenge mode: Players canに挑戦 themselves with a variety of different challenges, such as playing a song with only one hand or without using the whammy bar.
In multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in a variety of different game modes, including:
- Battle mode: Players compete head-to-head to see who can score the most points.
- Co-op mode: Players work together to achieve a common goal, such as completing a song without making any mistakes.
- Tug of war mode: Players compete to pull a rope towards their side of the screen. The player who pulls the rope to their side first wins the round.
Setlist
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades features a setlist of 26 songs from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The setlist includes a variety of genres, including rock, pop, and metal. Some of the most popular songs on the setlist include:
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
- “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
- “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
Reception
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN praised the game’s “excellent” setlist and “fun” multiplayer modes, while GameSpot called it “a solid entry in the Guitar Hero series.” However, some critics found the game’s single-player mode to be too short and repetitive.
Legacy
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades was the last game in the Guitar Hero: On Tour series. The series was discontinued in 2009, as the popularity of music rhythm games began to decline. However, Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades remains a popular game among fans of the series, and is still played by many people today.
Conclusion
Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades is a fun and challenging music rhythm game that offers a great selection of songs from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The game’s multiplayer modes are particularly enjoyable, and the game’s setlist is sure to please fans of all genres of music. Whether you’re a seasoned Guitar Hero veteran or a newcomer to the series, Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades is a great choice for anyone who loves music and gaming.
Review Score
8.5/10
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