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Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (Xbox 360) | 
 enlarge | From: Activision
Category: Video Games
List Price: £69.99
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Rating:  32 reviews
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: musical-instrument-games
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Video Game
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 28 x 11.5 x 2.6
EAN: 5030917049156
ASIN: B000X1HZS6
Release Date: November 23, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Good, but not great. November 23, 2007
Lee Bowles
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
Just got this today and was really looking forward to playing it after loving GH2. Firstly, plus points.
Wireless guitar is a welcome addition
New game modes and co-op are fantastic
Little tweaks like the power up and note counter really add to the quality of the game
Pretty decent graphics although you do miss most of them when concentrating on the game!
Minus points (and its a big one)
I know this is a lot down to personal preference but the track list really isnt that good. In GH2, each section was always guaranteed to have at least 1 or 2 belting guitar tracks which you would happily 'air guitar' to in your living room. When playing GH3, you almost feel like you are rushing through the tracks to get to the decent ones. Dont get me wrong, it has its moments, but they seem to be few and far between.
Overall Id say the game is worth a go and the wireless controller is a definite bonus, but just dont expect too much from the music. Shame really.
PS, just one more gripe. The guitar only takes AA batteries and wont accept the rechargable pack from one of your controllers. Make sure you have some rechargable ones or else you could be spending a bit on batteries.
 Guitar Hero III: Activision Rocks the Franchise? December 17, 2007
Niall A. Rough (Menstrie, Scotland)
14 out of 21 found this review helpful
'Guitar Hero' is a not just a game. It's as much a toy and a tool for learning as it is something you grind through on your console. The pack-in accessory - a wireless guitar for the 360 and a wired controller on the Playstation platforms - stands shoulder to shoulder with the giant that is the Nintendo Wii. The functional simplicity of that system's motion-oriented control is beguiling, and the fret buttons and strum bar that adorn the slightly undersized but utterly capable Gibson-branded guitar are equally seductive. Whatever the pros and cons of each game, 'Guitar Hero III' ships with what is a better overall guitar than the alternative offered by its only real competitor, 'Rock Band'. Although we'll have to wait until early 08 for the other entry in this new wave of rhythm games, the buttons and bars that will lift you to rock stardom are solid, responsive and rewarding; they work and feel better than those in the 'Rock Band' box.
A solitary paragraph in and we've already arrived at the hot topic that's engulfed the hype behind 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'. So much has been made of the apparent rivalry between it and its rival, 'Rock Band', that any critique of either title would be remiss to discuss one without reference to the other. Long story short, the 'Guitar Hero' franchise was pioneered by an indie company called Harmonix, and when the series achieved such unprecedented success, media behemoth MTV swooped in like a bird of prey upon some particular juicy roadkill and bought the developer. They did not, however, buy the franchise, and so Activision installed another studio to take the reins. With 'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s', they proved their mettle - albeit with a less appealing set-list - and when news of the third game proper hit right around the time that the newly aligned Harmonix/MTV announced 'Rock Band', predictable rumours of some Pepsi vs. Cola rivalry began the usual rounds. Even now they persist, the latest addition to the Guitargate black book being attempts by both developers to block their respective peripherals' cross-functionality and spin their decisions accordingly.
However questionable the behaviour of either company has been, the fact is that the product they've delivered is what will count to the average consumer, and 'Guitar Hero III' is the best and most consistent entry in the series to date. Activision's new developers have delivered an almost seamless experience that excites from your first play through on Easy right until you've enough mastery of the Expert difficulty to try your hand at Slayer's 'Raining Blood' or the blistering Dragonforce bonus track. From the excellent new guitars to the minor improvements in the way your stats are displayed as you rock out; and from the graphical enhancements to the action onscreen to the far larger selection of master tracks as opposed to the covers that sadly overcame the instalments developed by Harmonix; nearly every aspect of the game as it was has been bumped up in quality - even the note tracks that scroll past as you play seem to better represent the music you hear, providing the player with a sense of achievement that is unsurpassed in the genre, and infinitely more empowering than a few gamerscore. But to say there's been an improvement in the quality of the game isn't to admit some failing in terms of the quantity offered by 'Guitar Hero III': you'll play through eight set-lists of five or six songs apiece as your star rises in career mode, unlock twenty-some bonus tracks with your in-game earnings and stumble across several more as you explore the fantastic co-op play, online or off (if you happen to have another compatible guitar lying around) - not to mention the competitively priced downloadable content bundles, which already include several songs by the Foo Fighters and Guns 'N Roses supergroup Velvet Revolver. The game and the guitar are, ultimately, an exemplary package; in terms of value for money, it's going to be very difficult for Activision or MTV/Harmonix to beat.
But. And you knew there had to be one - this is a four-star review, after all, and there are several issues with the game that bear mentioning. A minor quibble is that the few women amongst the selectable guitarists have all been sexualised to an almost explicit degree. But battle mode toplines the bill of problems: a method of play which, both in the single player career and via Xbox LIVE or PSN, pits the player against an opponent whose objective it is to collect power-downs which are then used to attack you. On the easier difficulty settings this mode's primary failing is that, well, it's dull. Players with any level of proficiency at rocking out with their toy guitars will complete the selected songs with little trouble, and matches are inevitably decided by a petty sudden death replay. It works, but at best it's uninspiring. Unfortunately, if you're playing on a harder difficulty, battle mode is something of a game-breaker; one pickup and you or your opponent will end the game - most of the time there's just no way to recover from a broken string or a whammy bar attack. And when finishing the career mode requires that you suffer through several of these games in the form of boss battles against badly motion-captured versions of Tom Morello or Slash, this is a significant enough flaw to impair your enjoyment of the game.
All in, however, 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' is well worth your time, your money and your effort. The unparalleled breadth and depth of its selection of music, classic rock and modern metal alike, alongside the fantastic guitar peripheral and an execution of the rhythm game mechanics that is at least the equal of pioneering developer Harmonix make this a must-buy for anyone with even a passing whim to rock out on their nights off like the great metal gods. The price is right, and the experience? Priceless.
 Well worth a purchase - even if you have played GH2 to death October 24, 2007
The (UK)
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
WOW - Just downloaded and played the demo for the 1st time on Xbox Live Marketplace. It is limited to 5 tracks Rock You Like a Hurricane as made famous by the Scorpions, Even Flow by Pearl Jam, The Metal by Tenacious D, Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar and Lay Down by the Priestess.
The overall feel of the game is improved, from the little light bulb star power meter, to the counter in the bottom left that counts your streak of notes - until you hit a bum one and fluff it! Obviously playing the demo using the 360 GH2 controller and I can confirm it works flawlessly - only wish my skill was as good - maybe I should stop playing xbox games in my pants?
Actual confirmed track list is amazing and I can't wait to get hold of my copy.
They DO say 3 is the magic nummber 8-) November 11, 2007
S. E. Charbonnier-Rosenblatt
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Yes, what an improvement. The first one was a good starter, the second one was a great improvement, the third is Rockin'! I have tested this game and let me tell you, the new song list is excellent. Some songs I look at and think man that is impossible, for example Raining Blood and Through the Fire and Flames on expert. The new star power method is clever as you know how much you have more accurately. The screen also doesn't shake when you activate it, which helps prevent mistakes. the new note streak counter is good.
I can't say I have played with the new guitar controller yet, but the game is definately excellent. The new interface is clear and the new looking frets, when you play are clearer. As before, you can buy all new guitars and character costumes and the bonus tracks are definately worth getting. New online play will be great as well. Definately a game to buy, the price is well worth it.
Not everyone will love it like others, but that is all down to opinion. If you are thinking should I buy it? and you already played/liked the others, it is definately a must buy. First timers to guitar hero, I suggest trying it out at a mate's house before plunging into your pocket.
8-)
The most fun ever derived from a computer game. November 28, 2007
Mr. A. Akhtar (London)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was unsure if I'd enjoy GH3 or not. Being a newcomer to the console world, I thought the 60 tag was rather hefty. But I suppose a controller + a game cost around that, so it's not too unreasonable. I think the tracklisting is immense for career mode. I found the bonus tracks that you can buy to be lacking in depth - but still enjoyable. I completed GH3 on Medium in a couple of days and am now working through it on Hard. However, in order to unlock some songs (such as the beastie boys's Sabotage), you have to compete in co-op mode. If you don't have a friend with one of these controllers, it's difficult to get these songs. Fortunately, that's why there are cheats and I quite happily used the 'Unlock all songs' cheat to get the extras.
There are plenty of highlights - Cult of Personality, Paradise City, Suck My Kiss, 3s and 7s and One are just a few of mine. What I like most is the exposure to some songs I would never consider. Songs by Pat Benatar and Bret Michaels are never top of my listening agenda, but having to play these songs opens up new purchasing possibilities. I certainly will not be buying any Brett Michaels, but I might put Pat Benatar on the jukebox down the pub some time.
Overall - this is a hugely fun game, particularly with a few friends. And if you've been out at the pub listening to Pat Benatar and having a couple of drinks, there's every chance of inducing hysteria whilst trying to play the most basic riffs.
Note: as a guitarist - there are disadvatages! A lot of the songs are easier to play on guitar than on GH3. What is especially nice, though, is the hammer-on / pull-off techniques that can be used. Great when playing a Dragonforce solo or battling it out against Slash...
The only reason I gave this 4/5 is that there are certain areas I've not yet explored - such as co-op and online.
Enjoy!
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