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Band Hero for Nintendo Wii
Band Hero for Nintendo Wii uses the gameplay structure of Guitar Hero 5 for a set of 65 pop and rock songs. You follow coloured notes as a guitarist or bassist, play rhythms on a drum controller or sing lyrics through a USB microphone. The selection features artists such as Taylor Swift, No Doubt, The Jackson 5, Lily Allen and The All-American Rejects, with a bright stage style around every performance.
A career takes you through performances that unlock stars and new venues. Party Play lets players quickly join, leave and switch instrument or difficulty without restarting a song. Two players can choose the same instrument type if they wish. Scores depend on timing, streaks of correct notes and jointly accumulated Star Power, while lower difficulty levels require fewer notes.
Locally, up to four players form a full band with vocals, guitar, bass and drums. The standalone game does not automatically include the plastic instruments: you need compatible Wii music controllers and a USB microphone for vocals. The 65 songs on the disc remain playable locally. Former download, export and network features are not promised as available because music rights and Wii services later changed.
Region and language
Our Nintendo Wii games are PAL editions and come with a Dutch or English box, unless stated otherwise. By default, you receive the version for the European market. We note it in the product details if the region is different or the box is in another language. In almost all cases, the game is playable at least in English, and often in the other five common European languages too.
Band Hero supports one to four local players. The disc is described without instruments: compatible Wii music controllers are required for guitar, bass and drums, and a USB microphone is needed for vocals. Only the 65 songs on the disc are guaranteed.
Manual
Band Hero for Nintendo Wii includes the manual unless the product title states otherwise. If the booklet is missing, the title says “No Manual”. This lets you see before ordering whether the game comes with a manual.
The manuals included with our games usually contain at least English and often around six European languages. The exact languages vary by edition, so Dutch is not always included. The booklet explains the controls and the main rules. You can use it to check how to control the game, which actions are available and how its different features work.
The history of Band Hero
Neversoft designed Band Hero as a more pop-oriented offshoot of Guitar Hero. Vicarious Visions handled the Wii edition, and Activision released the game in Europe on 6 November 2009. The technology and flexible band setup came from Guitar Hero 5, but the new soundtrack focused on familiar radio hits and a more colourful presentation for a broad audience.
The developers retained features that let a group spend less time in menus. Players can join during Party Play and adjust instruments or difficulty. Famous artists received playable stage characters, including Taylor Swift, Adam Levine and No Doubt. Career challenges and stars provide progression, but every role still uses the separate instrument controllers associated with the Hero series.
At release, certain songs from Guitar Hero games and additional downloads could be used depending on platform, codes and the network services available at the time. That transfer cannot be guaranteed with a pre-owned disc. Band Hero is therefore described on the basis of the 65 songs on its own Wii disc. The Nintendo DS version uses different accessories and should not be confused with this full console band.
Similar games for Nintendo Wii
Guitar Hero 5 provides the technical foundation, the same flexible band layout and more rock-oriented songs. Band Hero uses 65 lighter pop and radio hits and a brighter presentation. Both require instrument controllers and let players switch quickly during Party Play.
World Tour introduced guitar, drums, bass and vocals together in one Hero band and contains a heavier rock selection plus a music studio. Band Hero builds on the full band but offers freer joining and a more pop-oriented soundtrack without the same emphasis on creating music.
Rock Band 2 also supports four roles and an extensive career with rock songs. Its note highways, instrument compatibility and presentation follow Harmonix's own system. Band Hero uses the Guitar Hero structure, Star Power and a noticeably lighter collection of pop hits.
The Beatles: Rock Band is built entirely around one group, historic stages and vocal harmonies. Band Hero mixes dozens of artists and eras and lets players share instruments more flexibly. Both use guitar, drum and microphone controllers, but their musical structures differ greatly.
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits focuses solely on vocals and uses music videos and duets with familiar teen pop. Band Hero adds guitar, bass and drums and shows a virtual band on stage. A USB microphone is sufficient for singing in both games. Sing It mainly judges pitch and lyric lines, while Band Hero can combine the vocal score with three separate instrument tracks during a shared local band performance.
