If you could only play one for the rest of your life

Play Rock Band

Play Guitar Hero

Which guitar game would you prefer?

Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero

Apr 7, 2010

VintagePop Culture

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Play Rock Band

Rock Band simulates a full band with drums, bass, keys, and vocals alongside guitar, offering a richer and more social experience.
The ability to create and import custom songs in Rock Band extends its replayability far beyond any fixed setlist.
Rock Band's library spans major rock acts across decades, making its song variety broader than the guitar-focused Guitar Hero catalog.

Play Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero distills the experience to the guitar—what most players want—and executes it without the overhead of managing a full band setup.
The Guitar Hero series spans many titles covering a wide range of genres and styles, giving players more options across different musical tastes.
Focusing on guitar play alone makes the experience more intense and skill-focused than dividing attention across multiple instruments.

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If you could only play one for the rest of your life

Play Rock Band

Play Guitar Hero