Beware of connecting your kids through some of the bands (e.g., Slayer) which has songs about Nazis, suicide, death, and devil worship. My son bought the bands music on ITunes because he played one of their songs on Guitar Hero - these songs were totally inappropriate and disgusting.

Our entire family LOVES this game

This game is so much fun. Everyone in my family was loving it (ages 31,30, 10,9,7,4)even my 4 year old loved to watch us play. Having said that, we've decided to get rid of it. I let some of the lyrics and the sexiness slide at first, but as the game when on, the satanic stuff was introduced. Most people don't think it's a big deal, BUT IT IS. I shouldn't have bought the game with the T rating. That was my fault. I'm just alarmed at how many people think it's ok for kids. I would by this game for every family I know if there were a version aimed at kids.

Fun to Play. The Guitar that you play is inventive and fun. But the songs contain language, drug references, and innuendos. The music is somewhat bad, and all of the characters are goth. Fun premise but...

My husband bought Guitar Hero for its "cool" factor of guitar playing, coordination building and musicality benefit of our 8 & 6 year olds (even though this was rated T the other possible benefits and fun factor outweighed any other aspects which we were unaware of at the time of purchase...). Whether it is a T rating or not, or "typical" 1970s Rock N Roll culture, it is not "cool" to make satanic images and symbols acceptable and commonplace to teens or any kids. I would gladly make this guitar version "disappear" from our household in place of any decent alternative. Rock n Roll music, or any other kind, does not NEED to go hand in hand with satanic idolatry. My husband disagrees and says it is just the Rock N Roll culture - and jests that I would want to see Christian symbols instead, but no - there is a happy medium possibility out there. Guitar Hero is really "cool" as far as its technology but I would like to see an alternative for younger kids. satanic images should not be made to be acceptable, cool and commonplace to our youth, whether they are teens or not.

Guitar hero is a game for people that already know what rock and metal music is about!There's no wonder fo those people that booze and weed are involved in. I really disapprove kids playing it.There should be a "softened" version for kids, regarding the explicit content of the game.I'm not that careless and wicked, I do really care about kids. For me, as a professional metal drummer and amateur guitarist, it's a great boost to go on improving on guitar and be able to contribute to my band's songwriting process. In my opinion this game is better than any teacher, as I like to discover and practice with my own rules.Or without! The better is to try it out and to make yourself your own opinion, but don't speak or write about the game if you hadn't tried it. Thanks for reading so far.

To parents who are considering purchasing this game for your children: If you prefer your children to refrain from hearing occasional profane language or references to sex, this would NOT be a good choice! I let my kids play it at a friend's house, and after trying a few songs, they found some that were more appropriate, like Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'N Roll." Regarding learning rhythm in music, it's a phenomenal tool for teaching children or adults, but I just wish they provided a larger selection of songs that aren't as "nasty." It is definitely a fun game, but the content definitely has me concerned. Wish they'd come out with a version for families like us who are offended by some of the songs on this first version of Guitar Hero. It is what it is, and that's what most of it is: offensive.

Incredible fun. As stated in the Common Sense Media review the game requires a special guitar controller that is packaged with the game, and it really makes the experience just that much better. On the content, it is really just making fun of the stereotypical rock n' roll imagery. After one of the tutorials groupies and a "video" are mentioned. Some songs such as David Bowie's classic "Ziggy Stardust" contain mild language... but does it matter? No. A buy if you're willing to drop the dough.

Really easy to play , teaches you coordination , and it's very fun . Great game . Just a few bad words a song or two .

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

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.

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.

This game is soo original EVERYONE I KNOW loves it plus the guitar drowns out all curses you also can't really look around you have to pay attention to the notes 24 7

there is nothing wrong with this game. i love playing it im even teaching my 5 yo bro. how 2 play!!!!look, i play the guitar in real live and i think it is reelly fun to combine my video game expereince with my guitar experince. it really is a must have for every one from 5-118 years old.

Language is iffy. There are symbols and songs that shouldn't be in this game. You may find an issue if you are bringing up your child as a Christian.

parents,this is not as bad as you think.the only reason they made it the T rating is because there is minor lyrics(but i swear i heard an f-word in the song "behind the mask" that was uncensored).A must buy,for ALL viewers!

This game is fun and teaches you about rhythm.

This game is really cool. Nothing is really a major issue. Although some satanic stuff at the menu screen and stages can sometimes be alittle satanic. (Stonehenge) Language sometimes appears in songs. I think this game is good for anyone over 9 years old.

It really influences teens and pre-teens to just know that the song their playing weren't created by the songwriters siting on their lazy butts! They got out there and turned it into an amazing hit!

This is a great game 2 play.it has alot of good songs from the 70 80 n 90.I own 1 n 2 n there really good games

Guitar Hero is for all ages. There isn't much violence or harsh language going on. The only ones I've seen were when they slam the guitars and they have some swearing in the songs. No big deal. I love this game. I play it for hours on end. It makes your eyes burn, because you stand there without blinking for a while. Two thumbs up and your kids will enjoy it. If not, then they must have a life.

This game was incredible, you literally get out of your seat and strum the guitar. But for all of you nerdy people, who have no hand-eye coordination, this is not the game for you. I played his for unlimited hours with my 19 yr. old brother, and we both loved it. A Must Buy!!

I love rock and roll.... and this game. The whole game is tons of fun to play with or without friends. But watch out for the price tag!

Its played with a guitar controller... It starts out hard and ends hard. A must for anyone who even has heard of the word video game. I talk about this game mysteriously named Guitar Hero! ... Fine enough joking around! The game has some mild sexually lyrics. It has some mild language. Some people swing beer bottles in the background. There is your review!

forever live rock.thats all i have to say.

Play it now. NOW!