Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

 Wii
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 110
  3. Negative: 16 out of 110
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  1. AimeeB.
    Jun 21, 2008
    3
    If you like Guitar Hero then I am sure you would like this, however I just cannot understand the hype of this game. I mean if I want to play a computer game, thats what I want it to be. This is not only repetative and dull but your wasting good time as you could go and learn the guitar for real and maybe pick up a useful skill along the way, much more rewarding.
  2. DanJ.
    Dec 19, 2007
    0
    You want to play guitar, get a REAL guitar. These Guitar Hero games are nothing but crap. You will get more satisfaction from playing songs on a real guitar then you would pressing a bunch of buttons. Guitar Hero is pathetic.
  3. Hibtone
    Nov 25, 2007
    3
    Playing this game gives you an appreciation for the consistent art direction and song scoring in Guitar Hero 1 & 2. The list of songs is great, but for some reason they all sound like CRAP compared to songs in the previous games. Why did they change all the graphics just enough to be annoying? Why, when you play a note, is there no audio response at all sometimes? Why is the bass part Playing this game gives you an appreciation for the consistent art direction and song scoring in Guitar Hero 1 & 2. The list of songs is great, but for some reason they all sound like CRAP compared to songs in the previous games. Why did they change all the graphics just enough to be annoying? Why, when you play a note, is there no audio response at all sometimes? Why is the bass part completely inaudible on some songs? The Easy level is boring but Medium is WAY more difficult compared to the previous versions. There's no consistency at all in difficulty from one song to another. There are huge swaths of songs where you get to hold a note interminably, play the same note repeatedly, or alternate between two notes incessantly. In all fairness I've only played two venues so far. I could end up eating my words and loving this game, but I doubt it. And what the hell is up with the neon stripper pole and the go-go dancer?? Sometimes the song selection makes the game fun despite all these negatives. Collaborative career mode is a nice addition. But overall it feels like the game has nowhere near the heart of its predecessors. I'm just hoping Rock Band will succeed where this game fails.… Expand
  4. A.D.O.
    Nov 9, 2007
    2
    I am selling my copy because they screwed up - the sound is in MONO only, and Activision support has been beating around the bush for 10 days with me, and refuse to rectify the problem. This is unacceptable, and I am surprised that none of the reviews above mentioned this issue. Too bad that it's so fun to play, but I can't remember the last time I played a mono game. I think it I am selling my copy because they screwed up - the sound is in MONO only, and Activision support has been beating around the bush for 10 days with me, and refuse to rectify the problem. This is unacceptable, and I am surprised that none of the reviews above mentioned this issue. Too bad that it's so fun to play, but I can't remember the last time I played a mono game. I think it was in the late 80s.… Expand
  5. danchristenson
    Feb 12, 2008
    0
    This game goes nowhere, its just pressing 5 coloured buttons to get a note to beat a level, and whatever that means. This game provokes on unrealistic fun, it bores you out by a sense of enjoyment, then a falling remenense of dissapointment, due to nothing new or refreshing, or brilliant for that matter.
  6. Hehle4
    Jul 23, 2014
    4
    I've been playing Guitar Hero for a loooong time, and this one is not very fun, overall. The features and songs are nothing compared to Guitar Hero: World Tour. If you're thinking of getting this, get World Tour instead. You'll be glad you did.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2007
19
#19 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
30
#30 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Game Informer
    88
    You're in for one hell of a good time. [Oct 2007, p.108]
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    75
    I got a gang of friends together to test it out and we spent hours unlocking songs and fooling around, but, because some of us are guitar heroes and some are guitar zeroes, having a truly quality time is a tougher than it should be. It's still well worth a look. [Nov 2007, p.63]
  3. Nintendo Power
    90
    For my money, though, thanks to its strong song lineup and wireless rock capabilities--it's the perfect progression for the series. [Dec 2007, p.84]
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