Guitar Herofor iOS

The Guitar Hero iOS version keeps what you love about the game but makes it perfect for playing on your phone or tablet. Instead of needing a guitar controller, you just use your device's screen to play the game. There’s no better feeling than facing the crowd and turning them up with a good riff. Channel your inner Keith Richards right on your phone.

Guitar Hero gameplay

Playing Guitar Hero on iOS is cleverly designed to fit your mobile screen. It's a bit simpler than the big console versions, with four lanes for notes instead of five, making it just right for playing on a smaller screen. There are different levels from Easy to Expert, so everyone can find their groove.

The gameplay is more than just tapping buttons, though. When an arrow appears, it indicates at which point you must hold the note and when to release it. If two notes are connected with a line, you must tap the first and slide to the next. A vertical line means you hold the note. Another fun quirk in the game is the ability to switch it up with some fun personal changes. You can customize your avatar by changing their hair, facial features, and clothes.

Here's what makes the game fun:

• Tapping and Holding Notes: Tap the screen for regular notes and keep holding for longer ones to keep the music playing.
• Chords and Strumming: Hit two notes at the same time for chords, or strum notes by sliding your finger as directed.
• Sliding and Percussion: Slide your finger for smooth note transitions, and tap for drum sounds with accent gems.
• Star Power: Shake your finger on hold notes or nail special sequences to fill your Star Power meter, then tap it to double your score for a while.

Since there's no multiplayer, the game focuses on letting you have fun by yourself, jumping straight into playing songs in Quick Play mode.

This app contains six songs by default. While these six songs are great, they become stale after a few repetitions. Once that happens, you can go to the app store and buy more songs. Songs are purchased in bundles of three, which prevents you from specifically purchasing your favorites.

Guitar Hero challenges

Even though there's no Career mode like in other Guitar Hero games, this version has loads of challenges that keep things interesting. These aren't just extra; they're a big part of the game, giving you points to level up and cool stuff to dress up your character.

Challenges come in different types like Song challenges, Guitar challenges, and Bass challenges, each with goals like Bronze, Silver, and Gold. You start with Bronze and unlock the rest as you go, making each song a new adventure. Completing these challenges not just boosts your rank but also unlocks special items to customize how your rocker looks.

Where can you run this program?

Guitar Hero is supported on iOS 4.3 and later.

Is there a better alternative?

No. This game plays like other music-based games for iPhone, such as Rock Band. Guitar Hero has a customization advantage. You can add a personal touch to your avatar, like changing their faces, clothes, and hair.

Our take

Guitar Hero is a fun game with some exciting music. Repetitiveness is the app’s greatest enemy, as there are only six songs to choose from unless you make a purchase.

Should you download it?

Yes. If you’ve played Guitar Hero on consoles, you’ll love the mobile version.