Cheap Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the '80s Bundle - PlayStation 2

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When it comes to great music games, none has ever hit the nail on the head recently like Guitar Hero. While there are other games that've fizzled like Dance Dance Revolution, and other, this one has really shown its true colors well, by being simple and enjoyable. While die hard fans have loved the original version and its sequel, Guitar Hero II for the Playstation 2, there has been a spinoff game for whose who just don't want to await for the rhythms and feel of Guitar Hero III. But, the big question on this edition is that does this 80's encore, really prove to be worth the money, or is it just a guilty pleasure worth less for the wallet?

The Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80's Bundle for the Playstation 2, tries to bring the rhythm and style to the 80's for new gamers to the Guitar Hero series, but leaves a bit more to be guitar than it is worth the effort. The gameplay has delivered just like it did before on its prequels, but the tracklist is what seperates the axe, from the jams. Although there are great songs here on this edition like I Wanna Rock from Twisted Sister, and Synchronicity II from The Police, the tracklist instead options to choose more guilty pleasure songs like We've Got the Beat from the Go-Go's and I Ran (So Far Away) from A Flock Of Seagulls, all the way to one-hit wonders like Turning Japanese by the Vapors. The graphics fair well on the PS2, and the control, but it just doesn't do enough for die hard fans, or newcomers to the rock vibes. Instead, the spinoff leaves a bit more for gamers to play along with in this bundle pack. Although the guitar that comes with the game works well, the actual purchase of $80, doesn't feel like it is worth the purchase.

All in all, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80's isn't a bad game, it just doesn't feel like it is a must but, especially when it is released as a bundle pack for less out of your money. If you're new to Guitar Hero, I recommend you buy a bundle pack from either Guitar Hero I or II for PS2 owners, or you could just be better off waiting for a bundle pack for Guitar Hero III when it comes out soon. The game is nice though, but I just wish that there could've been more out of the 80's here than what was bargained for.

Graphics: B

Sound: B

Control: B

Fun & Enjoyment: C+ for solo players; Bfor Multiplayers

Price: C

Overall: C 1/2+

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I bought this for my son for Christmas. He really enjoys playing it. The directions for it are pretty simple, of course, he's 29 and a wannabe Rock Star!!! I plan to buy the Hero II and III so he won't get bored playing the same songs. I noticed that it does get difficult with certain songs. It's great entertainment!!