Casual · 2009
DJ Hero
DJ Hero primarily simulates turntablism, a musical style used by disc jockeys to create a new mashup song by incorporating one or more previously recorded songs played on record players along with sound effect generators. The game features score attack gameplay similar to the Guitar Hero games. The controller consists…
Key facts
- Released
- 27 October 2009
- Genre
- Casual
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer · Couch
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- FreeStyleGames
- Publisher
- Activision
- Critics
- Critics 85/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- Critics 85/100 — they loved it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "With friends" vibe
Frequently asked questions
Can you play DJ Hero with friends?
Yes: DJ Hero can be played solo, together on one screen and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is DJ Hero on?
DJ Hero is available on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is DJ Hero a good game?
Critics give it Critics 85/100.
What games are like DJ Hero?
In the same spirit: DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero II and Rhythm Heaven Fever.



