Guitar Hero: On Tour

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  • Summary: Guitar Hero: On Tour continues to build on the franchise’s signature easy-to-play, yet difficult to master addictive gameplay, and now lets players take their experience on the road wherever they go. Players use the Guitar Hero pick-stylus on the touch screen to strum their favorite tunesGuitar Hero: On Tour continues to build on the franchise’s signature easy-to-play, yet difficult to master addictive gameplay, and now lets players take their experience on the road wherever they go. Players use the Guitar Hero pick-stylus on the touch screen to strum their favorite tunes and create their rock ‘n’ roll legacy in career mode. Fans can also join together to play co-op mode using a local wireless network, or battle each other in a Guitar Duel using new Battle Items unique to the DS platform. For example, players must blow into the microphone to extinguish a pyrotechnics effects gone wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan’s shirt in the middle of their set. Featuring five unlockable new venues, the game lets players personalize their experience by choosing the color of their axe of choice, selecting to play as one of six characters -- two of which are all new and exclusive to Guitar Hero: On Tour – and outfitting their guitarist in numerous styles. [Activision]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
  1. Game Chronicles
    93
    What impressed me the most was the quality of the music. While not as pristine as you'll hear on a Dolby Digital console, the DS boasts some impressive quality, and if you pipe it through a home stereo (or a Thunderbox Amp) you can really punch up the bass and immerse yourself in the concert experience.
  2. NZGamer
    85
    Guitar Hero on the DS is an ambitious idea which could’ve easily failed but here we are with those ambitions fulfilled. Rock on, Vicarious Visions; let’s hear an encore soon.
  3. Game Over Online
    80
    It doesn't offer nearly the same social experience as the console version, and you will have to learn to find a comfortable, still position to play the game in, but if you can work past those initial issues, you're in for a rockin' good time.
  4. BigPond GameArena
    70
    If you're under 14, or some unfortunate pituitary disorder has rendered your hands miniscule, you can't really go wrong with Guitar Hero: On Tour. Just make sure that when you're touring, it's somewhere devoid of other people and their pitiless, judging eyes.
  5. PALGN
    70
    Guitar Hero: On Tour is a heck of a surprise, it works rather well on the Nintendo DS and while the console versions are undoubtedly better, those who prefer portable gaming are getting a solid alternative with On Tour.
  6. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    62
    A brave but ultimately over-ambitious waste.
  7. NTSC-uk
    30
    For people with DSs, there are at least ten better rhythm games on the system, and for Guitar Hero fans, this is nothing but pointless.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. NoeumH.
    Jun 23, 2008
    10
    I thought this game would be way too easy and not take any time to beat but it actually was pretty difficult and i haven't beat the game I thought this game would be way too easy and not take any time to beat but it actually was pretty difficult and i haven't beat the game on expert yet.… Expand
  2. MichaelB.
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    I'm glad I gave this game a try...it sounds excellent with headphones! The clicking disturbs my wife when she's trying to sleep, I'm glad I gave this game a try...it sounds excellent with headphones! The clicking disturbs my wife when she's trying to sleep, and my wrist hurts after about an hour, but it is so much fun to have Guitar Hero with you wherever you go! A MUST BUY!!!… Expand
  4. LalsakWolas
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    For a portable version of Guitar Hero, is really well done. The Guitar Grip is really comfortable, the gameplay is really funny and the songFor a portable version of Guitar Hero, is really well done. The Guitar Grip is really comfortable, the gameplay is really funny and the song list is acceptable.… Expand
  5. DJShatterglass
    Jun 25, 2008
    9
    Of course the full-blown console version with the wireless guitar peripheral would be preferable, but for those who don't own a console, Of course the full-blown console version with the wireless guitar peripheral would be preferable, but for those who don't own a console, this game is a fantastic option. The fun factor is right up there with Elite Beat Agents, another exceptional DS rhythm game. That developer Vicarious Visions has managed to cram so much of the Guitar Hero experience onto the DS is amazing and icing on an already tasty cake.… Expand
  6. OliRock92
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    It's Guitar Hero, on the DS! Not much else you need to know! It works very well, just as good as the console versions. Although you have onlyIt's Guitar Hero, on the DS! Not much else you need to know! It works very well, just as good as the console versions. Although you have only 4 keys this time so veterans may find it a little easy. The music selection is pretty good. 25 songs plus a hidden unlockable song which are all very good in my opinion. Songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 00's. You will be served no matter your preference. New additions to the gameplay using the DS' features are all in the "Battle" mode. Some attacks your oponent sends you can have you blow in the microphone to extinguised the fire on your guitard or rapidly sign a fan's t-shirt blocking your cords, which is honestly pretty neat. I would have given it a 9 out of 10 but the game IS painful on longer periods of play since you hold the whole thing with one wrist but the time you spend playing it (recommend shorter sessions), is a real blast!… Expand
  7. JakeH.
    Jun 28, 2008
    8
    Its not perfect but so far I love the game. it does a good job of bringing the series to a mobile platform. The song list could probably be Its not perfect but so far I love the game. it does a good job of bringing the series to a mobile platform. The song list could probably be amped up a bit for those who hate pop. otherwise its a solid title.… Expand
  8. KeithB.
    Jul 4, 2008
    3
    Just to frustrating to play , and painful to hold.

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Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best DS Game of 2008
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#16 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#56 Most Shared DS Game of 2008