Get ready for a family friendly game where rock has been replaced by pop.

There are a number of band and guitar games on the marked, in which you can form a band in your living room. Here is another one  – “Band Hero”. The difference between “Band Hero” and “Guitar Hero 5” is mostly the selection of songs. This time the producers have chosen to enter the world of pop, and the result is a game that is well suited for the whole family. In this game there is a chance that mother or father will seize the microphone or guitar, and perform one of their favourite pop songs. The 65 available songs fit several age groups, and you can try your hand at songs from artists such as Roy Orbison, Spice Girls, Taylor Swift and No Doubt. As in previous games you can play all the instruments – guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals. The concept is also the same; the point is to hit the notes that appear on the screen.

A positive element in the game is the fact that every player can choose the level of difficulty with which they are most comfortable. If a band member fails to play along, the entire band fails. You can also choose how many instruments that is to be included at any given time.

Child suitability:
Band Hero is a social and fun game, but as in similar games there is some bad language at times. But this is not something you notice that much when you play. The game is recommended for children from 12 years, and is well suited for children and adults alike.

Level of difficulty:

3-11 years: Under the age limit.

12-15 years: The game is well suited for this age group, but many might prefer the rock songs in the Guitar Hero series.

16+: Well suited for youths in this age group, and for adults as well.

Suggested age: Suitable for children from 12 years.

Format: Xbox360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2.

PEGI: 12+, bad language

Our Assessment: Recommended