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Guitar Hero Metallica

 

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  • User Score (156)
    8.7 8.7 from 156 reviewers
  • Expert Score (127)
    8.0 8.0 from 127 reviewers
  • Value for money (14)
    9.0 9.0 from 14 reviewers
  • Sound quality (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Gameplay (47)
    8.2 8.2 from 47 reviewers
  • Graphics (46)
    7.7 7.7 from 46 reviewers
  • Sound (36)
    8.4 8.4 from 36 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    8.1 8.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (18)
    9.2 9.2 from 18 reviewers
  • Control (8)
    9.4 9.4 from 8 reviewers
  • Lifespan (4)
    8.5 8.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Looks (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (7)
    6.9 6.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Funfactor (3)
    6.7 6.7 from 3 reviewers
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7-8
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Testfreaks blog

    Testfreaks blog
    9.0/10
    6 May 2009

    Overall Guitar Hero Metallica is all that and more really, sure it’s just Guitar Hero, but it’s also Metallica, if you’re a metalhead you’ll love this version of Guitar Hero more than others I’m sure. Read more

    • +Metallica, +Great graphics, +Lots of cool extras, +Good track list
    • Just a reskinned Guitar Hero game, Brings nothing new to gameplay

  2. Bright Hub

    Bright Hub
    6.0/10
    4 August 2011

    F.E.A.R. 3 is out, but has Day 1 Studios done a good job of keeping what made F.E.A.R. great and improving it from there, or is the game such a mess that not even Alma herself would dare approach? Read on to find out. Read more

  3. ActionTrip

    8.4/10
    24 June 2011

    Once you complete FEAR 3 for the first time, there's a good chance you're going to want to return for another playthrough with the character Paxton Fettel. His possession ability offers a new flair to each mission. Read more

    • Still scary as a horror game, still fun as a shooter, great atmosphere, accompanied with top sound effects and a chilling soundtrack, co-op is generally a cool addition to the FEAR recipe, solo mode has a dash of replayabi...
    • The technology powering the game is outdated at this point, it has few AI glitches, despite its engaging co-op it brings nothing new to the FPS genre.

  4. Hooked Gamers

    Hooked Gamers
    10/10
    13 May 2011

    Minecraft is hard to grasp because it is more than just a game: it is a community and an idea. One that will spur on new types of games. Read more

    • Deep crafting system, huge and dedicated community, absolute freedom to build what you want.
    • Lack of in-game tutorial makes it difficult for new players.

  5. ztgd.com

    9.1/10
    23 January 2011

    The best band-specific game to date. In case you have been living under a rock or perhaps in a cave for the past few years you may have heard of... Read more

    • + Excellent track list, + Tons of extras, + Solid presentation
    • Past DLC is null, Cannot import tracks to GHWT

  6. GameCritics.com

    5 August 2011

    Horror can be a fleeting thing in games. It takes a very finely crafted atmosphere to truly terrify a player on a consistent basis, as things must be meticulously designed to take full advantage of the human psyche. Read more

    • Fighting over bodies to possess in Soul King.
    • Being given a mech suit in a game where I am supposed to be frightened.

  7. AtomicGamer

    AtomicGamer
    0.8/10
    24 June 2011

    Many gamers, myself included, figured that the F.E.A.R. franchise was on a tailspin after the ho-hum expansions and mildly disappointing second game was released. Read more

  8. Auracore MediaWorks

    Auracore MediaWorks
    8.0/10
    8 July 2011

    What it lacks in scares it makes up for in high intensity combat. Read more

    • Fast, frantic gunplay; both characters play very uniquely giving the game a lot of replay; smart enemy A.I.; all of the weapons from previous games return; competitive and fun co-op gameplay.
    • Barely any real scares; storyline is pretty freaking weak; endings are fairly anti-climactic; not a large variety of enemies; game not very well balanced for Fettel; ghost attacks are beyond annoying.

  9. talkxbox

    talkxbox
    8.0/10
    24 September 2010

    For the past forty years one particular genre of music has always raised the stakes– heavy metal. Read more

    • Great selection of rocking songs, Awesome note charts, Single songs can become addicting
    • Basic Career mode, Song Creator is still confusing, No new peripherals available

  10. xbox360.gamespy.com

    7.0/10
    30 June 2011

    Not very scary -- but then again, nothing scares a true gamer. Read more

    • Excellent multiplayer modes; co-op adds some fun and replay value to the campaign; visually impressive.
    • Hackneyed single-player campaign story and characters; low on the ol' fear factor; hard to find people to play with.

  • User Reviews

  1. A Downgrade from FEAR 2

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Douglas A. Roemelt, Amazon
    19 December 2011

    Actually, I think this game sucks; you'd be best advised to avoid it. My principal complaints are two-fold; (1) the levels aren't interesting (2) the bosses are ridiculously difficult (3) FEAR 2 was so good . . Read more

  2. Fear 3 Review, Awsome Game

    Target
    10/10
    Reviewer: Rep, Target
    21 July 2011

    I had never played a fear game before but I'm glad that I bought it, It is perfect for the co-op aspect of this game is also awesome when you play it in the dark. Read more

  3. Great Game

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Tony, Newegg
    15 April 2009

    Its a fun game that many are saying is the best Guitar Hero to date. I don't agree completely with that, but it is a great game that anyone who digs Metallica or Guitar Hero should pick up. Read more

    • Very fun to play Metallica songs. Drum lines are just about completely dead on. Online play is a great time with random strangers.
    • Not much

  4. Is It One Too Many

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: hailee, Ciao
    26 April 2011

    One of my favorite games for the Xbox 360, is Guitar Hero 3; Legends of Rock, and since the release of that one, there has been many other releases, including Guitar Hero Metallica. Read more

    • easy to play, great graphics, great sound
    • Not all metallica songs

  5. RIDE THE LIGHTNING !

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: bigtruckseries, epinions.com
    19 September 2009

    GAMEPLAY Guitar Hero games use a similar mechanic to the Dance Dance Revolution games. Read more

    • Metallica has some awesome music
    • difficulty, can't use downloaded content

  6. Guitar Zero: Metallica

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: Ghareth, Dooyoo
    23 March 2010

    Personally as i said this game isnt for me but if you like this combination then i hope this helped. Read more

    • Good graphics, great gameplay, varied songs.
    • same old same old, songs too long.

  7. Guitar Hero Metallica

    Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    4 April 2010

    Just like Rock Bands music is more american influenced then so is GH Metallica. Considering that they have only charted 4 or 5 songs in the UK in 20 years I found it strange that GH used Metallica. Read more

  8. Dell

    Dell
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: ladydevalkyrie, Dell
    6 January 2012

    It came in the mail fast and is a fun game. What more could you ask for? Read more

  9. BigPond GameArena

    Reviewer: TheAwesomeness, BigPond GameArena
    7 October 2009

    In stark contrast, I have not been a fan of Metallica ever. I liked their radio singles and that's about it. I grew to love One in Guitar Hero III and the Death Magnetic DLC Album contained the greatest fun to challenge ratio... Read more

    • The Guitar is a delight to play., The Drums' 2nd pedal isn't as awesome as you may think, but it adds another dimension to the gameplay and an insane level of difficulty, the highest ever in a music game., The Bass is... u...
    • The Vocals system punishes you for having fun by rewarding expressionless higher octave singing., I have absolutely no idea as to what the game would play like if you weren't a guitar hero veteran.

  10. Guitar hero METALLICA is awesome

    review.mysears.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: cyberwrat, mysears.com
    2 August 2011

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  • WikiFreak Description

Guitar Hero Metallica

Guitar Hero Metallica is a game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision Inc. for the Xbox 360 game console. The game puts gamers in a new Guitar Hero experience, only this time featuring Metallica, one of the greatest metal band of all time, and musicians selected by the band, which includes Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters and Queen. The game requires gamers to test their skill with an array of Metallica’s music as they shred guitar, rip on drums and wail to songs that…

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Guitar Hero Metallica

Guitar Hero Metallica is a game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision Inc. for the Xbox 360 game console. The game puts gamers in a new Guitar Hero experience, only this time featuring Metallica, one of the greatest metal band of all time, and musicians selected by the band, which includes Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters and Queen. The game requires gamers to test their skill with an array of Metallica’s music as they shred guitar, rip on drums and wail to songs that span the band’s illustrious career. Guitar Hero Metallica’s set list is comprised of over 45 metal and rock hits from Metallica and other artists that are performed in venues reminiscent of the band’s epic album covers, themes from their music and real world locales.

Features

Guitar Hero Metallica features over 20 Superstar Guest Acts, with acts chosen by Metallica ranging from Queen, to Alice in Chains, Lynrd Skynrd and the Foo Fighters, jam to a wide variety of high-energy rock for Guitar Hero. It allows to indulge themselves with music of bands Metallica has collaborated with, the music that inspired them, and acts they admired. The game also features authentic Metallica experience through full on Metallica by playing as the band with their motion captured moves and likeness capturing the full presence and intensity of James, Lars, Kirk and Robert. It also takes the users on stage at venues featuring famous Metallica stages and iconic imagery. All tracks and content are “Metallica Approved.” Other features on the game are full Guitar Hero World Tour feature set - all the instruments are back in the next Guitar Hero: rock on guitar, bass, vocals and drums. Up to 4 players can join together and rock locally, or battle other bands online with up to 8 players; “Rock Star Creator” that allows gamers to play with friends online; Music Studio and the user-created music sharing service, GH Tunes and Death Magnetic downloadable content. The game supports two kick pedals in a new “Expert +” mode, letting gamers drum like Lars on two bass drums. It also features videos straight from Metallica concerts and the option to test gamer’s Metallica know-how on any song to beat the game with facts on the band’s history, and how guest acts are tied to Metallica. Metallica has added their own touch from the attacks in Battle Mode to the effects in the Music Studio.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Experience full-on Metallica by playing as the band in Guitar Hero® Metallica® . Rock on guitar, bass, vocals, and drums with the definitive collection of Metallica’s music, plus over 20 other rocking bands, the full Guitar Hero World Tour feature set, and now the ability to play double bass drums just like Lars.

  • Authentic Metallica: Play as the band with their actual motion captured moves and likeness, representing the FULL presence and intensity of James, Lars, Ki…

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