Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have all the guitar hero games and this one is not bad, but certainly not the best one. I found the songs in the first couple of sets to be easy and only the last two sets provided more difficulity. The song list is short and the songs are OK. The 80's wasn't really known for guitar playing prowess (with a few exceptions of course). It will give the guitar hero fanatics something to hold them over till GH3 is released. It think it is priced a little high for the amount of songs and lack of unlockable songs, but you will have fun with it.

I was really looking forward to this release, but was somewhat disappointed when it finally came out. It could've been really great, but when I think of "Rocks the 80s" I think of hair bands, not Eddie Money, the Vapors or the Go-Gos. There's good selections but a few too many bad ones for my taste. Especially since there are ONLY 30 songs. For the price there should have been at least 40 songs and maybe a few bonus songs similar to the other releases in this series. Having played it for several weeks I can honestly say its as fun as the others but SHOULD'VE BEEN BETTER.

I managed to catch the game for $40.00, and do I feel like it was completely worth it? Nah. I wish I had held out a little longer for the price to drop even more. This is a $25.00 - $30.00 game at best. But price aside, I do enjoy the game though it seemed a bit easier than its predessor, lacked bonus characters and songs. It's a good game for GH fans, but, my advice, hold out for GH 3 to come out and Rock the 80's price to drop. Heck, Christmas time is approaching, they'll probably make them a combo pack. "Hold on loosely, but don't let go."

This is most certainly not worth the $50 price tag. It's like an expansion pack. There are only 30 songs. A few of the characters were removed. The unlock shop only has half of what it used to. The gameplay itself is still just as perfect as it was on GHII, and the song selection depends on personal preferance but I thought it was decent. It looks pretty good if you can turn on the progressive scan mode (480p). But I see it as getting half of what either of the first two games offered, so it should cost half as much. I was able to take advantage of the early online offer and pay $40 plus get a $15 gift card, so looking at it that way, this is a great game to get for $25. Wait until the price comes down to that level.

This game isn't going to blow anyone away with any amazing new features, but I don't think that was the intention of the game. If you loved "Guitar Hero II", and love the 80's, you will love this game. The price is a little pricey at $49.99 USD, but unless you're a newcomer to the series, you know your getting quality. Hours and hours of fun to be had. Only downfall is that there are no unlockable songs.

now if you are looking to buy this dont expect it to be a new game. otherwise itd be guitar hero 3. its only an expansion pack, letting users play classic songs from the 80's. it does try to appeal to an older auidence that would know the songs. overall i enjoyed the game it was fun playing the songs i know. it is disappointing there is no bonus songs but it keeps one busy till guitar hero 3.

i thought that this game was the second best of the series so far as far as game play went, but third best as far as songs, especially the first songs. still, its a good buy if you love the series, but should probably wait for guitar hero 3 or get guitar hero 2 first if you dont own any of the series yet.

I enjoyed playing this game but find I don't dip into it anywhere near as often as I do with GH1 or 2. There are only 30 songs and I really only replay about a third of them. The songs are all fairly easy to learn which is good but it's also a shortcoming as it doesn't make me want to come back to it like the others do. This game should go for around $25-30, that's about all it's worth.

I did have fun with this game. It's a good tide me over from GH2 to GH3, though many songs just aren't as much fun to play and you end up getting sick of 80s songs. I only got it because it was $40 bucks, and I got a $15 gift card. Do not pay 50 bucks for this game...it is not worth it, just buy GH3, or rockband- that looks pretty sweet

Grab your rock band flared up jean jacket, lace up your Converse All Stars, and tease out your hair because you are about to experience the crazy days we called the 80's!!! Encore is one of those games you wished would happen, but never known it would come true. The 80's were the best and the worst in rock n' roll, from hair spray bands to European alternative rock, the 80's had it all. Encore gives you a sample of this era, my personal favorite time in rock n' roll. I just got the game so I haven't had a chance to dive into the specifics yet, but I can say if you like GH2, you'll surely love this game. I have searched around the web looking for details about the compatibility with the PS3 and haven't found any solid answers regarding it working correctly. I have both GH and GH2 and can say that GH works perfect on my PS3 using a Pelican adaptor, GH2 is a different story....... But I’m going to keep my fingers cross when I slide Encore into the PS3 tonight, I sure hope if works without the GH2 issues!!! Oh yeah, i almost forgot..... it's EXCELLENT!!! Not BOGUS!!! haha

This game was a little disappointing when compared to Guitar Hero I and II because it just doesn't have as many songs or things to buy at the "store" It is also really easy to beat. The songs are great though which makes it worth purchasing. BUT if you already have a friend with the game, play theirs and save the money!

This is a good game but, It feels more like an expansion to Guitar Hero 2 instead of its own game. The game has you playing in the same locations as in Guitar Hero 2 only with an 80's twist. There aren't that many songs and they aren't even that great. The graphics are OK but, the gameplay is excellent still.

For Guitar Hero fans or fans of 80s music, this game is a must buy. I bought it the day it came out and couldn't stop playing it because i'm a huge guitar hero fan. The songs aren't horribly difficult, but they could've picked a less obscure list of songs.

I love Guitar Hero, it's one of my favorite games. I mean, what's not to love about feeling like a famous Rocker in your own living room? I have to declare myself disapointed about Guitar Hero Rocks N 80s though... Not because the songs aren't fun, or the selection poor. It just feels to me like there is not enough new content for this to warrent being it's own game. There are no unlockables, and there aren't that many songs to begin with. I feel, with the way this game is designed, that it should have been marketed as an expansion set to the already existing GH2. I might pay $15-$20 for it. But I don't feel that the content is new or strong enough to stand as a game alone.

GH Encore: Rocks the 80's is really more of a stand alone expansion then a full game. You will find several great songs from the 80's, as well as some you probably won't come back to play much. It is awesome to be able to play songs like Holy Diver and I Ran (with the volume cranked up to 11 of course), but it's perhaps when you are playing the songs that you really enjoy that you will be made most aware of one of GH: 80's most severe flaws: the songs just aren't much fun to play. Sure, the music is fine, but the note arrangements just aren't very enjoyable, which really takes a bite out of the game play. Still, that said, it does of course still have the solid GH fundamentals. It's not a bad game by any means, just the weakest link in an otherwise strong line of games.

Decent, it is basically a set of more bonus tracks that all take place in the eighties. Not a whole lot new except for some different coloring and a couple new characters, but no bonus songs. The song selections are pretty good but not near as challenging as on Guitar Hero 2. An expert level on this game would be hard on Guitar Hero 2. There is a lot of really good and somewhat challenging eighties rock music that Activision failed to include in the song list. Overall a good buy if you are really into eighties music and don't mind much of a difference from previous versions of the game

I bought this game and I fell in love with it. It was amazing and I totally recommend it to anyone who is an 80s child or loves the music. I also recommend it to people who are coordinated especially with guitar, if you are not it will definitely make you become coordinated. I did not dislike anything about this product at all. Im sure there is probably a flaw somewhere as well as all products but I haven't seen one yet. This game is like Dance Dance Revolution but using your fingers, while listening to the amazing jams from that beautiful decade.

I am glad I didn't pay full price for this game. Nothing new here. A decent selection of songs, but I would have liked to have seen some Cure songs... lol.

Its really a fun way to learn eye hand coordination. Great for anyone 8 to 80.

I thought guitar hero was awesome, but Guitar Hero encore is even better!!! Way better songs that you can rock out to waaaaaay more. My husband is the one who usually plays, but since the new one came out I play just as much as him...I may not be as good but I'm def. getting there. If you loved the previous Guitar Hero you def. won't be disappointed!!!!