Platforms
- PlayStation 3Oct 27, 20098.3playscore8.711 Critics8.1872 Players
- Xbox 360Oct 27, 20098.2playscore8.413 Critics8.315.1K Players
18 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- DJ Hero is possibly the best rhythm action game I have ever played. There's not a dull track in the entire game - hardly surprising given how much superstar DJ input FreeStyleGames has enjoyed. It may still be finding its feet in the world, and it certainly has room to improve, but for a first effort it's managed to do almost everything right.
Seb Ford · Oct 30, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - Makes rhythm-action feel funky-fresh
Total Xbox · Oct 30, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - Entertaining but lacks the depth of its guitar-based brothers
Mike Jackson · Oct 30, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - It's a great game, but it costs as much as two great games, and though there are downloadable tracks lined up, there's no guarantee you'll be able to use the turntable in any other game. Yet despite the sizable cost, DJ Hero is an enticing purchase. It captures the thrill of spinning together hot songs to make an electrifying mix, and it's one show that fans of rhythm games will not want to miss. Just hope you can afford the cover charge.
Chris Watters · Oct 29, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - Freestyle Games has pulled off an impressive trick, crafting a game that holds true to its sister franchise while at the same time putting a unique spin on both the gameplay and the music. This is a great start, and I hope that Activision follows through with robust DLC support. With so much of the classic rock catalog depleted, this genre needs to look to new and creative ways to keep the experience fresh. DJ Hero is a great first step.
Matt Helgeson · Oct 27, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360 - DJ Hero is one of the most refreshing, original games we've played in quite a while. Its addictive gameplay mechanics help it transcend its music and setting, resulting in a game that everyone will enjoy. It can be a challenge at first, it's light on options, and there's a lot of headroom for it to expand, but those who see it through will be rewarded and possibly discover a new appreciation for the unsung heroes of the night life in the process.
Game Trailers · Oct 27, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - It's a bit barebones, and the turntable controller feels like it could have been better in a couple of spots. But as the start of something new, DJ Hero provides a very strong foundation that things like additional downloadable content or full-fledged sequels could really build on. If you've been fiending for a rhythm game that represents a different style of music or you just like cutting and scratching, DJ Hero's a lot of fun.
Jeff Gerstmann · Oct 27, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - Like an '80s arcade, mixmasters will be gunning for those high scores on the leaderboards. A little headroom has been left for improvement with a sequel, particularly in the head-to-head battles and the way leaderboards display scores. But DJ Hero is already the most exciting music game around and is guaranteed to get the party started. To paraphrase Run DMC: gosh darn that DJ made my day.
Daemon Hatfield · Oct 26, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - DJ Hero is the kind of rhythm game I've been wanting for a long time, and it does deliver on its gameplay potential. However, it is a mixed bag on both value and presentation, which stops it from being the complete experience I hoped for. No compelling single player or multiplayer modes is a crying shame, and some of the animation is uninspired. But stellar gameplay and unique use of hardware combine with the most innovative soundtrack in a game to create a fun game that you can pick up and play anytime.
VGChartz Staff · Nov 04, 2009 Reviewed onRead full review - In many ways DJ Hero is a triumph, offering one of the most refreshing gaming experiences of the year and one of the best soundtracks of any music game. If you're a genre fan wearying of endless guitar-based updates, this is a thrilling shot in the arm; and if you're the type of rhythm-action gamer who relishes a ferocious challenge, you can probably add another mark onto the score.
Johnny Minkley · Oct 30, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on X360
About the game
Expanding upon the revolutionary easy to pick up/challenging to master gameplay mechanics developed and refined in Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, the award-winning #1 new videogame IP of 2009, delivers an interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way. With over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including pop, hip hop and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists. Played with the DJ Hero turntable controller (sold separately), fans are immersed into the authenticity of DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, crossfading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.