The bottom line is Band Hero is going to be an awesome game to those who happen to fall neatly within its target demographic. However, the developers missed the opportunity to make Band Hero stand out as a unique offshoot of the main franchise with special features and additional content. Instead, they simply slapped a coat of pink paint on Guitar Hero 5 and loaded it up with pop-heavy music.
Tweens and youngsters who listen to the radio religiously will likely find this song list – and the fact Taylor Swift, some guy from Maroon 5, and Gwen Stefani from No Doubt make in-game appearances – extremely squeal worthy. Serious Guitar Hero fans who prefer head banging, feedback, and stage diving in their rock games will want to die half-way through the game – assuming they even make it that far.
8/10