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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2)

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A very good but not great music game.

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  • 33% say it's educational
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that besides some lyrics that may raise an eyebrow (after all, this is classic rock n' roll), there isn't much to be concerned about with this game. Suggestive lyrics touch on sex, drugs, alcohol, and insubordination. A few swear words can be heard, but it's not gratuitious.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some scantily-clothed female musicians and suggestive lyrics including lines from "Sweet Emotion" ("You stand in the front just a shakin your ass/I'll take you backstage, you can drink from my glass") and Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever" ("Make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand")
Language: Some lyrics include words such as "ass," "s--t" and "damn."
Consumerism: This is part of the Guitar Hero series of music video games.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some drug-related lyrics in The Clash's "Complete Control" ("This is punk rockers, we're controlled by the price of the hard drugs we must find") and an alcohol reference in "Back in the Saddle" ("Barkeep gimme a drink/That's when she caught my eye").
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Families can talk about whether companies like Activision should release "Guitar Hero" games based on one band (for the most part) or keep it more general with a selection of a few dozen acts? Is this money well spent on such as specialized game? Rumor has it next up is "Guitar Hero: Metallica."

What's the story?

What's the story?
The Bad Boys of Boston get their own video game in GUITAR HERO AEROSMITH, the first in the popular series to offer an interactive retrospective of the legendary rock group. Join legendary singer Steven Tyler and drummer Joey Kramer onstage as guitarist Joe Perry or Brad Whitford, or bassist Tom Hamilton (or by selecting another virtual musician) and play through the band's early days at a high school and landmark clubs all the way up to sold-out stadiums.

You know the drill: by using a guitar-shaped controller you jam along to rock songs by pressing the correct colored button on the neck at the right time; play well and the crowd cheers you on but hit too many sour notes and you might just get booed offstage. By progressing through the game, players unlock new Aerosmith songs, ranging from '70s classics including "Draw The Line," "Dream On," "Back in the Saddle," "Sweet Emotion," "Toys in the Attic," and "Kings and Queens" to '80s and '90s hits, such as "Let the Music do the Talking," "Livin' on the Edge," "Love in an Elevator," and "Rag Doll." Handpicked by Aerosmith, songs from other bands in the game include Cheap Trick's "Dream Police," The Clash's "Complete Control," Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You," Run DMC's "King of Rock," The Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary," Lenny Kravitz's "Always on the Run," Ted Nugent's "Cat Scratch Fever" and Stone Temple "Pilot's Sex Type Thing.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Single-player options include Career and Quick Play, while multiplayer modes add Face-Off and Pro Face-Off (two gamers play notes at the same time or in an alternating fashion to see who is more accurate); Co-op (play an unlocked song on guitar or bass with a friend); and Battle (compete against a friend including "attacks" that try to mess up the opponent). Besides new songs, not much is different in "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" as compared to past Guitar Hero games, therefore this disc can best be described as "Guitar Hero 3.5" rather than a whole new game. Plus, if you're not much of a fan of the band, then you will want to take pass and wait for Guitar Hero: World Tour this fall.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Available online
Genre: Music
Developer: Activision
Released on: June 28, 2008
Price: 49.99+
ESRB Rating: T for Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes
This review was written by Marc Saltzman
 
 

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patwhiteisdynamite
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eltigre4864
teen, 14 years old
 
aerosmith the rock
its really good they madde it.
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TheAmberSpyglass
teen, 18 years old
10
 
Aerosmith is the best band centered gh game compared to metallica.
On assumption, I think that gh aerosmith is the best guitar hero game centered on one band. The game features about 30 of their hits. The only thing is they should have included I Dont Wanna Miss a Thing, Angel, and Devils got a new disguise. Other than that, its great. This was my first Gh game for a consol.
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coolkat
kid, 13 years old
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great
my dads friend was having a party we went my dads friend had a son he was playing this game there were eight kids so when it was my turn i played sweet emotion and boy it was sweet that is why i bought the game and it is the best one in the seruis
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themoviefinder
teen, 16 years old
 
greatGREATgreat
perfect but it need more varity
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ajgy
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Yellow for 10 plus
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lucky13
teen, 14 years old
 
This is a very fun game
Guitar hero Aerosmith is a great game. I believe it is good for kids from ages 8+. The only not-so-great parts of the game are 1 a-s 1 s--t and 2 d--ms. other than that it is a great game with no other inappropriate parts. Bye!!!
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ZombieRocks5321
teen, 15 years old
10
 
BEST GH GAME. BETTER THAN WORLD TOUR:)
I got this for my Wii since it was on sale. I love Aerosmith and rock music, so I was so motivated to get home and play it. I play Guitar Hero a lot, so I was getting good scores on the game. Great setlist by the way!! I beat it within 2 days,and that hasn't stopped me from playing it :) Worth every penny.
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nickelmcpickle
teen, 14 years old
8
 
fine
Rockband 2 is better
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sixersfan
teen, 16 years old
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Good game, but more inappropriate material than other GH games
The game is a lot of fun, but the language is rough and so are the sexual-meaning of a lot of the lyrics. Although some of the lyrics most likely go right over the heads of younger kids, my parents still don't let my little sisters (aged 6 and 4) be around when I'm playing, and for good reason.
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MizztaSquiggles
kid, 12 years old
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Meh.
I wasn't very impressed with this game. I hate the music in it.
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yeeeaaah
common sense media is ludicrous! you have to be an aerosmith fan to appreciate this game. it has amazing music with run dmc and events that have happened over time in aerosmith history. if your a fan get it
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