Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 92
  3. Negative: 4 out of 92
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  1. Bobbobbo
    Jan 20, 2008
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  2. MikeG.
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    Best of all the guitar hero games, however, there are a few gripes that I have. Why does the game save when you fail a song??!? Why did they put slayer-raining blood on the main setlist(song should have been on the bonus section, if at all), and why can't i take my ps2 online like the wii. Song list is so much better than any other GH, but i wish they'd put down less bonus Best of all the guitar hero games, however, there are a few gripes that I have. Why does the game save when you fail a song??!? Why did they put slayer-raining blood on the main setlist(song should have been on the bonus section, if at all), and why can't i take my ps2 online like the wii. Song list is so much better than any other GH, but i wish they'd put down less bonus tracks and more mainstream songs. P.S. no megadeath song is a bummer.… Expand
  3. NickT.
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    This Game is insane!! it has all new battle mode (extremely fun), brand new tracks (finally more modern), and is is just all around great!! i have no dissapointment whatsoever with this game.
  4. CaioK.
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    The best Guitar Hero ever! The song selection is great! The boss fights are hard, but fun. And the best of all, you can play as Slash! Do I need to say anything else?
  5. Treima
    Sep 23, 2010
    9
    The apex of Guitar Hero's popularity, greatness, and content. Featuring few covers and covering a wide variety of music from the 60s to the present, this is the Magnum Opus by which all other rhythm games are measured.
  6. KendylKlownfish
    May 9, 2011
    9
    Legends of Rock is the best Guitar Hero to hit the PS2, and is still worth a buy if you find it at a bargain bin. Pros: Excellent setlist, including classic and modern rock; lots of unlockables; boss battles have improved since Guitar Hero II. Cons: The graphics just look average compared to the PS3 version; it's not exactly a cons against the games, but regardless of whether you like aLegends of Rock is the best Guitar Hero to hit the PS2, and is still worth a buy if you find it at a bargain bin. Pros: Excellent setlist, including classic and modern rock; lots of unlockables; boss battles have improved since Guitar Hero II. Cons: The graphics just look average compared to the PS3 version; it's not exactly a cons against the games, but regardless of whether you like a track or not, you WILL have to play through it in story mode.… Expand
  7. emlugo123
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    There is a lot of content in this game to keep you coming back for more! There is a large variety of songs and its fun playing the classics. Only downside I can think of is that sometimes the buttons I pressed on the guitar wouldn't register so sometimes my score would mess up.
  8. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Creo que me llegue a comprar como nueve juegos de Guitar Hero III, algunos con mods, otros porque se me rompía el anterior, y la verdad es esta: compraría nueve más.
  9. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    Guitar Hero fue un boom para su época, adaptando mecánicas de otros juegos musicales a un publico mas Rockero, en esta 3 entrega tiene mejor soundtrack, condicionan mejor el uso de la guitarra, se siente mas el espíritu metal rock punk. mas largo, mas dificultoso, mejor. Slash aparece como el jefe jefazo que mas se puede pedir. una experiencia inolvidable y entretenida, muy recomendado
  10. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
  11. fuyuyuki
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    while the animations in this game look very dated and choppy, this game is filled with much style, flair and charm
  12. Linux_32
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In moral terms, I don't understand why they go so hard with any guitar hero that Harmonix hasn't developed. Ok, Neversoft made some mistakes, but it got it right in many ways too.
    The guitar hero setlist is very ironic, the songs revolve around the 70s and 90s, always weighing in rock classics, this for me has a good side and a bad side, with the selected songs it’s easier to please, however shows that Neversoft risked the least to make the game.
    The difficulty is really ridiculous, poorly balanced, medium is hard and hard is impossible.
    The gameplay has improved a lot compared to GH2, and the game is more pleasing to the eye, without that horrible lighting and robotic movements from GH2.
    The choice of songs by stage is also smart, and there are a lot of songs, a total of 73, the battles against the bosses were an unfortunate choice, but it was smart to add real characters to the game.
    In short, a good game could have been better, but you can have a lot of fun, I rate it 8.    … Expand
  13. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    one of the best guitar games ever made, and one great song after another.....
  14. ltnnn
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Prolly the best guitar hero out there, enjoyable asf since kid. Cant give it higher tho
  15. vinicinho66
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo é bom demais, devo muito a ele e a sua "variante" brasileira kkkk, fizeram eu me divertir muito

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PS2 Game of 2007
8
#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
58
#58 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Game Informer
    88
    You're in for one hell of a good time. [Oct 2007, p.108]
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  2. PGNx Media
    89
    Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is undoubtedly the best game in the series. The amazing soundtrack, superb wireless guitar, subtle tweaks, and excellent online multiplayer are exactly what fans have been wanting from the series.
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  3. GameSpot
    75
    Guitar Hero III ups the ante with increased difficulty and new modes, and though not everything it adds is fantastic, the excellent tracklist and stellar gameplay are sure to keep you hooked.
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