Guitar Hero 5

About

Guitar Hero 5 is the latest entry in the rhythm game series where you play as a band member strumming, drumming, singing, or bass-guitar slapping your way through rock anthems. Developed by Neversoft and published by Activision in 2009, it supports solo, co-op, and split-screen multiplayer across PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. The game introduces drop-in/drop-out multiplayer, letting friends jump in mid-song, and Rockfest modes that mix head-to-head and team-based scoring. Career mode challenges keep things fresh with unlockable avatars and gear, while a streamlined menu system cuts down on setup time. The game ships with 85 tracks from artists like Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana, and Kurt Cobain, many featuring motion-captured likenesses for on-screen performances. Players can craft custom characters and outfits, and use the GHTunes studio to share user-made songs. Despite selling 1.2 million copies, it underperformed compared to earlier entries. Critics praised improved accessibility and multiplayer polish but noted the track list leaned toward quantity over quality. A controversial feature let players use Cobain’s avatar for any song, sparking backlash from his estate.