Summary

Release Year: 2008
Genres: Music
Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Developers: Neversoft Entertainment
Publishers: Activision, Aspyr Media

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (2008) Review

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a music video game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision. It was released on June 29, 2008, for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. The game is the sixth installment in the Guitar Hero series and the first to be based on a single band.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith features 40 songs by Aerosmith, spanning their entire career from their early hits like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way” to their later hits like “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” and “Jaded.” The game also includes three exclusive new songs by Aerosmith: “Pandora’s Box,” “Devil’s Got a New Disguise,” and “Toxic Twins.”

The gameplay in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is similar to that of previous Guitar Hero games. Players use a guitar-shaped controller to simulate playing lead guitar, rhythm guitar, or bass guitar. The game features a variety of different gameplay modes, including single-player career mode, multiplayer competitive mode, and online multiplayer mode.

The career mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith follows the story of Aerosmith’s rise to fame. Players take on the role of one of the band members and play through a series of concerts and events that span the band’s career. The career mode also features cutscenes that tell the story of the band’s formation and early struggles.

The competitive multiplayer mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith allows players to compete against each other in a variety of different game modes. Players can choose to play head-to-head, in teams, or in a battle royale mode. The competitive multiplayer mode also features a variety of different modifiers that can be used to change the gameplay experience.

The online multiplayer mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith allows players to compete against each other online. Players can choose to play in ranked matches or unranked matches. The online multiplayer mode also features a variety of different game modes, including head-to-head, team, and battle royale modes.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was a critical and commercial success. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the game’s soundtrack, gameplay, and graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 4 million copies worldwide.

Gameplay

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a music video game in which players use a guitar-shaped controller to simulate playing lead guitar, rhythm guitar, or bass guitar. The game features a variety of different gameplay modes, including single-player career mode, multiplayer competitive mode, and online multiplayer mode.

Single-Player Career Mode

The career mode is divided into three different chapters. The first chapter follows the band’s early years, from their formation in 1970 to their signing with Columbia Records in 1972. The second chapter follows the band’s rise to fame, from the release of their debut album in 1973 to their breakthrough album Toys in the Attic in 1975. The third chapter follows the band’s later years, from the release of their album Draw the Line in 1977 to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Each chapter in the career mode features a variety of different concerts and events. Players must complete each concert and event in order to progress through the chapter. The concerts and events in the career mode are based on real-life events that Aerosmith experienced during their career.

Multiplayer Competitive Mode

The head-to-head mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a simple one-on-one competition. The two players compete to score the most points by playing through a song. The player with the highest score at the end of the song wins the match.

The team mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith allows players to team up in teams of two or three. The teams compete to score the most points by playing through a song. The team with the highest score at the end of the song wins the match.

The battle royale mode in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is a free-for-all competition in which up to eight players compete to be the last player standing. The players start the match with a set number of lives. Each time a player misses a note, they lose a life. The last player standing wins the match.

Online Multiplayer Mode

The ranked matches in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith are used to determine a player’s skill level. Players who win ranked matches earn points, which are used to determine their rank. The higher a player’s rank, the more skilled they are considered to be.

The unranked matches in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith are used for casual play. Players who play unranked matches do not earn points or have their rank affected.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith features 40 songs by Aerosmith, spanning their entire career from their early hits like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way” to their later hits like “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” and “Jaded.” The game also includes three exclusive new songs by Aerosmith: “Pandora’s Box,” “Devil’s Got a New Disguise,” and “Toxic Twins.”

The soundtrack of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was praised by critics, who called it one of the best soundtracks in the Guitar Hero series. The soundtrack features a variety of different Aerosmith songs, from their early hard rock songs to their later pop rock songs. The soundtrack also includes a