Wired (8/10)
DJ Hero gets so many things right
If one kid gains a curiosity for David Axelrod or feels the thrill of cutting the profanity out of an Eminem track with a flick of the crossfader, then the game has accomplished its postmodern mission.
GameTrailers (8.8/10)
There’s something here for just about everyone. [audio]
...a game that everyone will enjoy. [audio]
...every last one (players) of them walks away with a smile on their face...
DJ Hero is one of the most refreshing, original games we’ve played in quite a while. [audio]
TeamXbox (8.9/10 & Editor's Choice)
DJ Hero is pretty fantastic.
DJ Hero is a fun and challenging experience even if the world of mixing and scratching tracks doesn’t interest you.
The effect of creating a whole new piece of music with the elements of the two songs, complimented by scratching and other special effects, is one of the things that makes DJ Hero so unique.
It’s a neat looking piece of gaming hardware...
...the controller is perfect for the gameplay design, and that design seems perfect for a music rhythm game based on DJing.
DJ Hero is an absolute head-bobber as you play
Getting the music right was crucial, but so is the gameplay, and the developers really nailed it.
Personally, I really loved DJ Hero
...DJ Hero is a really fun game that is really well designed from top to bottom, and we really couldn’t ask for that much more.
Giant Bomb (4/5)
...a cool setlist that's implemented in a unique way and a peripheral that backs up the on-screen happenings...
...DJ Hero is a solid start to what will probably make for a fruitful franchise.
...a really sharp soundtrack...
...the mixes are well-produced and many of them could stand on their own outside of the game.
...DJ Hero's a lot of fun.
GamePro (4/5)
DJ Hero is a noteworthy addition...
The audio team really put a lot of thought into the mixes...
Giant Magazine View PDF (4/5)
...DJ Hero is inherently fun.
"Buy It"
