Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Developer(s): Neversoft Entertainment
Publisher(s): Activision
Genre: Music
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic59/100
Game description: Guitar Hero: Van Halen lets you stand in the shoes of this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band as you perform 25 epic Van Halen tracks, three signature Eddie Van Halen solos and 19 guest act tracks. Get the crowd roaring with your arena rock stylings on Van Halen hits like Jump, Hot for Teacher, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love and Dance the Night Away, as well as songs like Billy Idol's White Wedding, Foo Fighters' Best of You and Blink-182's First Date. Experience the excitement of playing as this ultimate party band as you rock out to dozens of enduring hits and prove you have the talent and the style to live up to the Van Halen legend.
As with the previous games Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: Metallica, the game features 25 songs from Van Halen along with 19 additional songs from selected artists that have been inspired by the group.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: T (Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes)
OFLC rating: PG
Game supports guitar controller
Game supports drum kit
Supports up to four local players
Languages supported:
English: SLUS-21867 & SLES-55518
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21867
SLUS-21924 (Demo)
Release date: December 22, 2009
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-55518
Release date: February 17, 2010 (Australia)
February 19, 2010 (Europe)
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows 10
  • Intel i5-6400
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
v1.7.2761 Vulkan Built-in Occasional slowdowns/short freezes, otherwise very playable. szymmirr
PAL Windows 10
  • Intel i5-6400
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
v1.7.2761 Vulkan Built-in Occasional slowdowns/short freezes, otherwise very playable. szymmirr


Known Issues

UI button symbols are invisible

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: At the bottom of screen, the controller symbols are not visible.
  • Workaround: Switch to software mode (F9)

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