Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. 1UP
    90
    Damn, is this one fine game. If you've ever dreamed of shredding blistering licks in front of an adoring audience, you need to pick up Guitar Hero III.
  2. GameTap
    90
    Kudos to Aspyr for making a great port of the game and keeping all of the important aspects of the Guitar Hero III experience intact, including the online play, which is as simple as jumping into the online menu and challenging other guitar heroes. Still, if you can buy the console versions of the game, you're better off doing that.
  3. IGN
    85
    Everyone got it right where it counts, though, and the third entry into the Guitar Hero franchise is just as fun as ever.
  5. GameStar
    85
    With Guitar Hero 3 from Activision you can feel like a real rockstar - without the need for guitar lessons or changing your hairstyle.
  6. PC Gamer UK
    81
    Why on Earth would you learn to play real guitar when you can play this? [Jan 2008, p.72]
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  7. GameSpy
    80
    A solid port of a fairly awesome game. If not for the high system demands and random slowdowns, it might actually compete with the 360 and Wii for the best version available.
  8. GameDaily
    80
    Even with its faults, Guitar Hero III is still a wildly addictive music game that works just as well, if not better, on the PC.
  9. PC PowerPlay
    80
    Prefer a beastly PC over a console? It’s about time you played some Guitar Hero. Fun for kids and adults, great alone or with friends, and perfect for pretending you’re awesome at something you may well suck at in real life. [Mar 2008, p.57]
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  10. PC Format
    79
    If you can haul a high spec rig into the living room, then go for it. Otherwise, this may not inspire that vital spirit of rocking out. [Feb 2008, p.104]
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  11. GameZone
    75
    The PC version is a nice attempt that finally gives PC gamers the chance to experience one of the best game franchises to start up in the past few years. However, the laggy performance and slowdown makes the PC version pale in comparison to its console brethren.
  12. PTGamers
    75
    Guitar Hero is welcome on the PC, and will certainly delight those who were jealous of their rockstar console friends – or at least those who are able to run the game without issues.
  13. Gamer 2.0
    71
    Guitar Hero III for the PC is a decent game. If you have a PC with the latest hardware and no consoles but you want to play Guitar Hero, you can’t really go wrong here.
  14. GameSpot
    70
    Guitar Hero III delivers the rock to PC owners, but it does it with the performance capability of a second-rate bar band.
  15. PC Zone UK
    70
    Consoles, you win this round. [Feb 2008, p.82]
  16. PC Gamer
    65
    Guitar Hero III's shortcomings feel like the unfortunate consequence of being a hastily made port. [Jan 2008, p.86]
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Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best PC Game of 2007
74
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
40
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 98
  3. Negative: 14 out of 98
  1. ArkonBlade
    Oct 21, 2010
    8
    my first venture into the world of music games and wasnt sure at $100 for a game but it was worth it. i played the hell out of this game andmy first venture into the world of music games and wasnt sure at $100 for a game but it was worth it. i played the hell out of this game and had alot of fun doing it. the diffuculty setting was abit insane especially for people who are new to this typ of game . it felt like it was for the hardcore fans who played Gh 1 and 2 prior to this game . still i enjoyed it and it has a great track list of some great rock songs not by some crappy cover bands like the first 2.… Full Review »
  2. Evocable
    May 5, 2022
    7
    I never played this one, but I really enjoyed Cooking Mama 2. This one is a bit weaker compared to that, but still great!
  3. mariavkj
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Não tenho palavras para o jogo que influenciou no meu gosto musical para sempre, apenas Guitar Hero III
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