Guitar Hero: On Tour
Release Date: June 22, 2008
Party, music, Nintendo exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer, LAN
Guitar Hero: On Tour is the first installment of the incredibly popular series that hit the portable console. The program, sold with a special overlay on the console, allows us to experience the pleasure of becoming a famous guitarist.
Guitar Hero®: On Tour for the Nintendo DS™ is sure to rock the handheld music genre forever. It will ship with a revolutionary Guitar Grip™ peripheral that fits snugly into the DS for the most portable Guitar Hero experience to date. Guitar Hero®: On Tour has exactly what is needed to make this handheld version a new rock legend.
For the first time, handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Guitar Hero®: On Tour for the Nintendo DS™. The game will deliver a unique Guitar Hero® experience by challenging handheld gamers to rock out and prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero® game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt.
All-New Hardware For The DS
For the first time, Guitar Hero® goes on tour with your DS using the innovative Guitar Grip™ and Guitar Hero® pick-stylus to strum the touch-activated screen like a true rocker.
Rock Out With Other Fans
Fans can join together to play in co-op mode using a local wireless network, or battle each other in a Guitar Duel using new Battle Items unique to the DS. For example, players must blow into the microphone to extinguish a pyrotechnics effect gone wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan’s shirt in the middle of their set.
Customize Your Inner Rock Star
Select from six characters, including two new rockers exclusive to the DS. Earn money at your gigs to unlock new outfits for your rocker. Choose from a wide variety of Gibson guitars and new musical venues.
Set List:
Venue: Subway
Do What You Want – OK Go
All the Small Things – blink-182
Spiderwebs – No Doubt
Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
Venue: Rooftop
All Star – Smashmouth
Breed – Nirvana
Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
This Love – Maroon 5
Venue: Parade
Heaven – Los Lonely Boys
Helicopter – Bloc Party
China Grove – The Doobie Brothers
Rock And Roll All Nite – Kiss
What I Want – Daughtry
Venue: Greek Arena
Jet Airliner – Steve Miller Band
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Stray Cat Strut – Stray Cats
La Grange – ZZ Top
Youth Gone Wild – Skid Row
Last updated on August 14, 2015
February 4, 2018
The life and death of Guitar Hero and Rock Band series
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[1:03] Guitar Hero: On Tour launch movie
[3:25] Guitar Hero: On Tour tutorial
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Guitar Hero Series
A series of rhythm games that has been handled by various development studios over the years. In addition to the Harmonix Music Systems and Neversoft Entertainment teams, teams such as Vicarious Visions, Budcat Creations, and FreeStyleGames, among others, took part in the life of the brand. The publisher of the first three installments of the series was RedOctane, while the release of subsequent installments was handled by industry giant Activision.
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Guitar Hero: On Tour Summary
Platforms:
Nintendo DS
Developer: Blizzard Albany / Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
