8.4 out of 10

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

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User Score (359)

8.6
Expert Score (90)

8.4
Value for money (16)

9.1
Features (8)

9.0
Ease of use (3)

7.6
Sound quality (10)

9.4
Gameplay (55)

8.4
Graphics (54)

7.5
Sound (35)

8.7
Storyline (2)

7.2
Multiplayer (10)

8.7
Control (6)

9.0
Lifespan (14)

9.0
Reliability (3)

7.0
Overall quality (8)

9.0
Appearance (2)

8.8
Replay value (6)

7.2
Game depth (2)

8.8
Funfactor (3)

9.0

Freak Rank

200 of 2236 in Xbox 360 Games

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Pros & Cons

fun, good sound, gameplay, addictive, controls

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Score Distribution

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9-10		(56)
7-8		(30)
5-6		(2)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(1)

Users:

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5-6		(28)
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Expert Reviews

ztgd.com

9.0/10

23 January 2011
There is certainly no arguing just how popular Activision’s Guitar Hero franchise truly is. The sole fact that the creators of South Park have constructed an entire episode dedicated to... Read more
- + Incredible Track List, + Wireless Les Paul Is Amazing, + Fun Note Charts, + Co-Op Career Finally
- CoOp Career Not Online, Character Designs Are Hideous
Hooked Gamers

8.0/10

9 September 2008
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has had incredibly long legs in Japan; many up-and-coming gamers enjoyed it. The sheer amount of depth and entertainment to be had with the game is exceptional, and it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to hear that it is also one of the best titles to grace the PSP. Take our word for it, you will not be disappointed. Read more
- The gameplay is fun and addictive and will keep gamers coming back for more.
- There isn't much reason for past owners to revisit the game.
IGN Entertainment

8.9/10

11 March 2010
The look and feel of GH3 is a mixed bag. The gameplay segments are sharper than ever, with the character models improved, but also doing a better job of looking like they’re involved in the particular song you’re playing (right down to the singer’s lip synching). However, the cutscenes between those segments are made to be more cartoony, with all dialogue replaced by gibberish or something akin to what The Sims speak. Read more
Xbox Evolved

8.0/10

27 November 2007
Guitar Hero III played it safe this year, and it doesn’t steer to far away from the original formula, which isn’t a bad thing especially coupled with the best track list the series has seen yet. While a lot of the new improvements there are great and you can feel that they will be expanded on, it still might leave some to be desired by veterans that are looking for more than just more challenge. Read more
- Great guitar controller, solid gameplay
- Not much new, iffy online play
The Game Reviews

26 September 2010
Guitar Hero itself has been a great success from day one. Recently there was Guitar Hero 2 for the Xbox360 and Guitar Hero Rock the 80’s for the PS2. But even with those titles out, fans of air guitar and long hair were clamoring for more. Read more
talkxbox

8.0/10

24 September 2010
The Guitar Hero franchise is barely two years old and it’s already the biggest party game around. Read more
VideoGamer.com

8.0/10

12 April 2008
Guitar hero 3 should most definitely be praised - for its almost entirely original recording song list, for its attempts to introduce something new into a near perfect formula. Read more
- Online play works, Large percentage of original recordings, A tough challenge
- Track list is too broad
Auracore MediaWorks

8.3/10

28 January 2008
Rocking out under a new developer, the Guitar Hero franchise takes an evolutionary leap forward. Read more
- Excellent guitar this time around; decent soundtrack including a excellent set of bonus tracks; online multiplayer; battle mode is a blast.
- Require offline co-operative career mode to unlock all tracks; on the PS3 the guitar cannot turn on the system; style is a little forced; far too much in game advertis...
xbox360.gamespy.com

9.0/10

29 October 2007
The latest in the series rocks as hard as ever, only occasionally falling out of tune. Read more
- Great set list; new Les Paul controller is fantastic; tons of challenge for experts while relaxing accuracy for casual players.
- Boss battles feel unbalanced; online play a little unpolished; no online co-op campaign.
Strategy Informer

8.6/10

10 April 2008
Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock is the quintessential Guitar Hero game. It has everything the previous games had tweaked to peak performance, but it also carries the visuals of its PS2 brother and has a slightly weaker track list. However, the added battle mode, online play, and serious difficulty setting will do nothing but keep the hardcore fans rockin’ for days to come. Read more