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Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm
Guitar Hero: On Tour
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Music & Rhythm |
| Developer | Blizzard Albany |
| Publisher | Activision Blizzard |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Guitar Hero |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Guitar Hero: On Tour is a rhythm game developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision Blizzard.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Guitar Hero series; on the DS you can also try Band Hero. Blizzard Albany also made Transformers Decepticons, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground for the DS.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
What playing Guitar Hero: On Tour is like
Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.
Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.
Guitar Hero: On Tour cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Cash | 020FB260
0098967F |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Cash | 020FB2E4
0098967F |
| Max/Infinite Cash | 020FB368
0098967F |
| Judy Nails | 020F3708
00000000 |
| Memphis Rose | 020F3708
00000001 |
| Johnny Napalm | 020F3708
00000002 |
Guitar Hero: On Tour walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Guitar Hero: On Tour FAQ
When did Guitar Hero: On Tour come out on the DS?
Guitar Hero: On Tour was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Guitar Hero: On Tour?
It was developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision Blizzard.
How long does Guitar Hero: On Tour take to play?
As a rhythm game, Guitar Hero: On Tour typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Guitar Hero: On Tour on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.