If you love Metallica then you will love this! Out of all the role models if your looking to be a musician then this could help you. Metallica is one of the best! This game is a defnite 10+
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Guitar Hero: Metallica
(2009, 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 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Heavy metal music with edgy lyrics comes to rhythm sim.
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for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Guitar Hero: Metallica was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this is a sequel to the very popular Guitar Hero game. While some of the lyrics might raise an eyebrow here and there -- with references to sex, drugs, and violence -- it's certainly tame compared to other T-rated games.
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What’s the Story?
Plug in and rock out with Activision Publishing's latest in the multimillion-unit-selling Guitar Hero series. Just as we strummed along with an Aerosmith-centric Guitar Hero game last year , now it's time to crank the volume and let your hair down for Metallica and its celebrated catalog of heavy metal tunes ranging from their early work ("Seek & Destroy" from the band's debut disc) to the commercial ditties of their self-titled "Metallica" album ("Enter Sandman," "Nothing Else Matters") to newer tracks including "Frantic" and "My Apocalypse." More than 45 tracks from the group's 28-year history are here, most of which need to be unlocked, as gamers jam as the L.A.-based fab four, led by vocalist James Hetfield. GUITAR HERO: METALLICA also features more than 20 tracks from other artists personally selected by the band, including Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Queen, Motörhead, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Thin Lizzy.
In case you've never picked up (or observed) a Guitar Hero game, these music-based challenges let players jam along to some of rock's greatest hits over the past 40 years, using guitar/bass and drum-shaped peripherals, as well as a mic to sing, karaoke-style. Whether you're playing solo or with friends (in front of the same TV or via the Internet) your goal is to rack up points by hitting the right note (or drum) at the correct time. Play well and the virtual crowd goes nuts and you can unlock additional venues and tracks, but make too many mistakes and you're booed offstage faster than you can say "Lars Ulrich."
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Yes, Guitar Hero: Metallica is good, but you most definitely need to be a fan of the band and this type of music to enjoy it. Therefore it doesn't have the same mass appeal as a game like Guitar Hero: World Tour, with its wide range of musical styles and artists, plus this game lacks the same breadth and depth when it comes to modes, online options, and replayability. That said, it's a decent game for those looking to rock out to the music of Metallica.
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Released on 3/31/2009, price $39.99-59.99, 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 language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
perfect for 10+ if your a little protective 12+
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Metallica Fans Rejoice
What can I say some of the best songs by the metal gods known as Metallica, the game has some good features and extras, a must havefor any Metallica fan. All of my kids and me like and play the game, I can't say anything about the other songs on the game as all we play are the Metallica songs.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
A must for Metallica fans!
It's Guitar Hero, with Metallica. That's pretty much it, and that's all it needs to be. Metallica's awesome guitar riffs and solos make the game. If you don't like Guitar Hero, this version is not going to change that. But if you do, and you like your music heavy, Metallica is a must!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
You know what...
The parent reviewer, cthomasgirl, needs to shut up. I don't care what she says, this is thrash metal, if you can handle that, then leave. Kids need to finally know what good music is. Metallica is one of the best metal bands of all time. This game is perfect for everyone, and has a large range of songs from their 1983 album "Kill 'Em All" to their 2008 album "Death Magnetic". If you play Metallica's songs, Metallica plays in the background, which is awesome. They really got the details down, like Robert's hair, Lar's facial features, and the way James sings and moves. I recommend this game to anyone, especially Metallica fans.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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