This game is very good, even the price is, which is about $20 or less. The game is INSANELY addictive. You won't stop playing once you start! The song list is amazing, but more than 90% of the songs are covers though. A few songs may not be suitable for young players ex. "Cowboys From Hell". But this game is very good, 4 difficulties for when you gradually get better (Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert) deffinately 4 stars
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Guitar Hero
(2006, Video Games - Arcade Games, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
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Common Sense says
Addictive rock 'n' roll party for tweens and up.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8–12
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What Parents Need to Know
About Guitar Hero
Parents need to know that this rhythm game plays the rock 'n' roll scene for fun, but the lyrical content still includes some mild references to drugs and sex (though these cover versions omit the rare cursing present in the originals). The imagery of the game is likewise invested in a silly version of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, and presents some drawings of smoking and bottles of alcohol. The game celebrates the commercial bands whose songs it features, as well as Gibson guitars.
Read our full review by Chris Jozefowicz
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the creative premise here. Which way is the industry going? Are games becoming more creative (such as Guitar Hero and Karaoke Revolution Party), or less creative (run-of-the-mill first-person shooters)? Families may also want to discuss some of the racier elements of the rock 'n' roll image. Do songs about drinking and sex encourage kids to emulate them?
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Lives in KentuckyI rate this title on for age 5 and give itThe game that started the Franchise
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 6 and give itThe game is... ok.
At the time it was great but now that world tour and stuff are out this is a last resort only. It is easy enough for six year olds though.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title off for age 4 and give it
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good game good sangs bad sangs bad game
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good game good sangs bad sangs bad game
- Lives in ArizonaI rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
Very good game!
Guitar Hero is fine for some people 7 and up.It says the h word and d and f word.But for me fine for kids age 7 and up.
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