Guitar Hero: World Tour

Title:  Guitar Hero: World Tour    Manufacturer:  Activision  
ASIN:  B001ABP95E    Media:  Video Game   
Console: Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Xbox 360, PC/Mac, Nintendo Wii     

Release Date:  October 26, 2008
 

Product Features:

Guitar Hero is a video game where the player wields a gaming guitar, playing the notes of a rock song as they appear on the video screen. Players have the ability to customize their rock star character, including clothes, facial and body structure, and accessories. Furthermore, players can customize their virtual instruments, band, or album covers. The song list on Guitar Hero World Tour is a compilation of eighty-five recordings from some of the greatest rock artists, including Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael Jackson, and The Eagles.

Additional features include a full band experience, with the potential of up to four players utilizing gaming guitars, microphones or drums at once. There is also an online connection available, where users can play with or against each other via the internet. Lastly, Guitar Hero World Tour offers a digital music creator system, where players can create their own music and subsequently play their pieces in-game or download them to the online community.    

Critical Evaluation:

Guitar Hero World Tour offers a large selection of songs, thus appealing to a variety of players. The difficulty levels lend another layer to the song selection, creating a new experience each time. There are stunning visuals that stay true to the world of rock 'n roll, complete with grunge decals, clothing, and background sets. For the hardcore musical enthusiast, the new addition of the music studio adds to the overall quality of the game. This game is appealing to both male and female rock lovers, as the customizable characters include both genders with an assortment of stylish clothes and accessories.

Genre:  Music, Video Games 

Curriculum Ties:  Music Appreciation - Rock n' Roll

Interest Age:  13 +

Challenge Issue: Mild suggestive themes and lyrics
- Compilation of teen reviews and the average reader reviews on Amazon.com and Goodreads.com
- Library policy

Why I chose this item:  Guitar Hero is a popular game among my husband's high school students, and I decided this game would be a great addition to my collection. As a librarian, I would choose the Xbox version of the game due to its popularity.

 
Guitar Hero World Tour game trailer