Customer Ratings & Reviews

This game is a lot of fun, as they have included the live version which makes it feel like you'really actually playing for a real band in front of a real audience. I do like the new setup of the guitar; however, the new setup makes it a little more difficult to master the game and all of the songs.

We've only had the game a couple days, but BIG improvements from the prior version. A lot more songs to play, great graphics…love how it lets you play in the official videos when connected online. The six buttons makes it a little more realistic (not quite the same as Rocksmith), but a nice improvement over the older versions…hours of fun!

It takes a little getting used to. They made the game "easier" by making the controller only have two sets of four buttons and limiting the on-screen colors to two. Now, instead of sliding your hand down to reach a fifth button, you move your fingers across the "strings" instead of down the fretboard. Grip his are amazing and songs are great! Just have to get more used to the new guitar.

Guitar Hero live is a fantastic game. If you enjoyed the previous installments (or rock band even ) the new guitar makes it so you have to start at an easier difficulty and work your way up. Trust me, it is just as addicting as the first time! It does have flaws which is why it isn't a 5 star rating, but you'll get your money's worth out of this one!

Guitar Hero Live attracted me due to how different it is from past rhythm games. Eschewing the traditional five-button guitar layout, Live's guitar features 6 buttons in a 3-button layout (think 3 buttons on top of 3 others). I've seen many reviews mention that this mimics a guitar more accurately and I agree with that. There are two game modes once the game is started: Live and TV. Live is the standard career mode with a twist-- Instead of creating a band, all concerts are played with a pre-recorded video of a band that changes based on how you play. If you are failing, the crowd boos and your band members get furious. Play well and everyone loves you! I really enjoyed how silly this campaign is. TV allows you to access an assortment of channels that play without your input. These act almost like radio stations in which you play whatever is on. All songs are played on top of the official music video, which adds an MTV feel. I love it!

This guitar hero is one the whole family can enjoy. The set lists are very dynamic and include music from all types of genres. The live concert venue setting makes the game much more immersive (plus making it feel more fun!), adding a refreshing twist to the concert backdrop. The online mode is also well made, with the music video of the song being played as the backdrop. There are a ton of unlockabkes, skins, and a number of different difficulties to adapt to various levels of play. All in all, a very entertaining guitar hero and the new guitar scheme with six pseudo chords redefines the whole approach to the game. It also is easier on the hands by being compact in one zone versus the five color structure. The only reason I give this a 4/5 stars is due to the actual length of the guitar. It feels very stunted, and can, like previous guitar hero, induce odd cramps and pains in the arms/shoulders. Barring the length of the fretboard, this is certainly one guitar hero worth adding to any music gamer's collection or famigame library game repertoire. Just be wary of how long you spend playing it to avoid aches! (It's that much fun!)

I was excited to finally see a new version of GH coming out. Being pretty good at the others (expert level most songs), I was curious as to how the new button layout would work. After a little getting used to it - it's pretty good, intuitive and adds a new learning curve. The problems I have with the game: 1. The cheesy actors and directing when playing LIVE. Too much, just too much distracting garbage - the audience looks stupid, the signs they hold up like "Fresh!" are just silly and unrealistic. The bands look like a bunch of fake actors and and just... wrong. 2. The music: You have to play through mountains of overplayed pop junk. Hey if you really like "Light 'em Up" by Fall out Boy and other cheese like Rhianna you may very well love this game. 3. GHTV - Supposedly play "What you want" as the game description on their site says. Not entirely true - you play channels where songs are streamed - (again, a lot of pop-garbage that you must wade through) which you have to beat to earn credits to THEN play what you want. Then there's the lag, songs speed up then slow down at weird times. Overall, it's an OK game, in hindsight - I'd rather have saved the $115 (I got the extended guitar warranty that BB offers because I know from experience that the guitars are junk and don't last). My advice: Hook up your old PS2 ox Xbox and replay the originals, much more fun and satisfying w/o wading through a bunch of junk.

Guitar Hero Live is the newest guitar hero in the series and it happens to be one of the best. Wheather that is due to the new layout of buttons on the controller or the new Live crowd setting. The game has a fantastic set list of songs, even though the disc only has 42 songs on it there are over 150 songs on Guitar Hero TV which is free and they are always adding more songs. The only thing that I have a problem with is that GHTV is not the best. I would love to have been taught more of the features it has rather than just learning them myself. Also I have encourtered a couple of times where it says I missed a song when playing on a channel when I clearly did and played the entire song. Was not awarded coins or status points which was annoying. Otherwise it is a fantastic price, the UI is very clean and beautiful. I am interested to see what Activision has next for this franchise.

I loved playing Guitar Hero when it was popular years ago, and I noticed a demo for a new Guitar Hero game when I was at a Best Buy store, so I thought I'd give it a try. That's when I noticed the new 6 button layout. It was so hard to get through that first song, but I was hooked! I'm so glad Guitar Hero changed it up. You still get the same feel and fun of playing a guitar video game, but it feels like an upgraded, next level above the old game's expert level. Definitely a nice progression from previous games. The only thing I don't like is all the video footage leading up each song. It's weird and awkward, and it takes sooo long to start a song because of it. I kind of feel like it was a waste of time and money to put it in, and I wish I could just skip it.

I've played guitar hero growing up and I must say this one is by far the best I've played. The new design of the guitar alone just makes it superb. You kinda actually feel like you're playing real notes rather than colors on the board. I say it's a must have for anyone considering it, plus I got it at 69.99 for Black Friday. No complaints here!

This version of Guitar Hero is just as enjoyable as the earlier versions of this game. Playing along with some of your favorite music videos is a nice addition to this game. If you are a fan of the Guitar Hero franchise, then pick this one up. However, wait until the Black Friday deals come around because $99.99 is a little high in my opinion.

With the change in the controller and the new GHTV where u can play along to music videos, guitar hero is back and better than ever. It's easier for novice players and harder for veteran players!

Already had this game for the older system, so had to get it for the new system. I was not disappointed. Guitar is so much better and gameplay is awesome! The video of the actual song plays in the background of the gameplay. Plus I purchased on Black Friday so it was at a great price! Highly recommend!

After a long wait, guitar hero is finally out for current gen gaming consoles. It is very different than all of the other guitar heroes. They removed all of the other instruments and kept this game solely to guitars and microphone. The guitars themselves are also very different with two rows of three frets which means that there is learning to be done for even the best of guitar hero experts. It does take time to get used to but it's nice having some change instead of the old boring five frets. However, I do miss the original five frets. This game is also not compatible with last gen controllers which means more money spent for all new guitars.

The new songs were fun to play. And I love how lived it looked! It actually feels like your playing on stage. However whenever I strum the guitar it makes a loud noise.

Guitar Hero Live has two ways to play. I enjoy the online play which allows me to play from a constantly changing list of songs. I can see how I play against other online players. I really enjoy the improvements they have made to this game.

this version of guitar hero is more challenging than previous versions, will take some getting used to but overall, very fun game.

I am really enjoying the new controller, easier to use but takes some getting use to. Love the two different options of gameplay.

The guitars is better and graphics and gameplay are also better then previous versions. Guitar hero live is fun and challenging.

This game is a whole lot different than the original. The new 6 button/2 level system make for a more difficult transition for the non guitar players ha. However, the game is awesome. A ton of good songs and fun!