Got Guitar Hero, VERY EASY To play, Great selection of songs, The ONE thing I would really be concerned about is the Devil, But is great for kids 10+
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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
(2007, Video Games - Music, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Edgier sequel still rocks the third time out.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–12
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was written by Erin Bell
Parents need to know that this very engaging musical rhythm game is best played on a guitar-shaped controller. The game includes sexual innuendo and alcohol references in the lyrics. One of the game's venues is a bar, and several of the characters are in sexy bar garb. More so than in the previous versions of Guitar Hero, name brands are everywhere, including branding the guitar controller as a Gibson guitar; most of the commercialism is confined to music-related products, but you will also catch a Pontiac truck.
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What’s the Story?
GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK is the first truly cross-platform Guitar Hero, with versions for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and the Wii. Using a special guitar controller, you play along to a song by pressing the neck and "strum" buttons in time to the music. The career mode now features a beefed-up story that follows your band's rise to fame: You start out playing backyard parties and dive clubs and move up to shooting music videos and headlining sold-out venues overseas. The money earned from playing gigs can be spent on new characters, outfits, songs, videos, and guitars including Gibson's iconic Les Paul, SG, and Flying V (thanks to an in-game endorsement by the guitar maker).
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Is It Any Good?
A music game is only as good as its song list, and Guitar Hero III delivers a steady stream of guitar-driven classics from the likes of Metallica, Black Sabbath, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rage Against the Machine, and the Smashing Pumpkins for a total of 42 songs. Guitar Hero III features a new co-op mode that lets a second person play along to the same song on a rhythm guitar or bass, and the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions support the ability to jam with friends online. Boss songs, where you must out-duel another character on the guitar to continue, are another new addition.
Guitar Hero III features four levels of difficulty ranging from Easy to Expert, which means that both music game veterans and guitar newbies can rock out comfortably. If players have guitar controllers from previous games, they can buy the game only for $49.99 (PS2) or $59.99 (Xbox 360). Bundles that include a wireless controller cost $89.99 (PS2 or Wii) and $99.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3).
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Released on 10/28/2007, price $50-$60, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes)
ESRB rating: T (for Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Pick up your copy TODAY!
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Like it a lot but it depends...
I always played it and my parents didn't point anything inappropriate out, but some people are sticklers for some of the things. All of my concerns are just warnings, you know...
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Best Guitar Hero Ever!!
Easy to play , teaches you coordination , and very fun ! Just a little worse than others . Still age appropriate though .
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
gh3 rocks
good but some sex innuendos and some mild language (think d word or a word)
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Best video game to even be created.I beat it on expert.
This game is the most fun and simple- to-play music game there is to buy.With songs like "Barracuda","Welcome to the Jungle",and "Rock you like a hurricane". This game gives kids the chance to learn new songs we adults liked from the past.I rememberd when I saw Guns & Roses in concert and they were playing "Welcome to the Jungle" that rocked my soul all night long.For adults this game lets us relive those old classic days with each live performance recorded and put into the game.Must by for adults and/or kids.And the only reason I suggested 7 and up is because there are female characters in skimpy and scantily clad clothing.
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| 100% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 100% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
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