Game details
- Game:
- Guitar Hero III
- AKA
- Genre:
- Misc
- Sub Genre:
- Music / Dancing
- Release Date (US):
- October 28th, 2007
- Release Date (UK):
- October 23rd, 2007
- Players:
- 1-2
- Online Players:
- 2
- Developers:
- Neversoft
- Publisher:
- Activision
- Rating:
- T [Teen]
- PSU Rank:
- 27 of 1169 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 26 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii
About Guitar Hero III
Rock out to the third entry in in Red Octane's music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more! In addition, players can experience an incredible number of added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 8.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 7.6
Summary
Guitar Hero III is rockers wet dream; from everything to the stellar soundtrack to the addictive gameplay, Legends of Rock is a thrilling amalgam of everything you’ve come to expect from the series up to this point, along with some welcoming new additions. Make no mistake – this is a set list worthy of a double encore.
We like
- Great soundtrack
- New online setup promises a lot of support
- The same familiar, addictive gameplay you have come to expect
We dislike
- Guitar should have been Bluetooth
- Framerate drops occasionally
- Online mode currently was all but broken
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
It's once again time to rock and roll, as the fourth game to sport the Guitar Hero name has finally been released, this time hitting almost every platform imaginable. But does the game have enough to stand up against the massively hyped Rock Band? Since the split up of Harmonix and Red Octane, many have worried that the series would suffer being developed by a new team. Well this certainly isn't the case as Neversoft, the ...
- Posted Nov 14th 2007
- 4214 Comments
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Cheats
- Cheat Mode
At the main menu, select "Options", "Cheats", "Enter New Cheat", then enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function. Note: Each note or chord must be strummed.
- All songs in Quick Play mode
Press Yellow + Orange, Red + Blue, Red + Orange, Green + Blue, Red + Yellow, Yellow + Orange, Red + Yellow, Red + Blue, [Green + Yellow] two times, [Yellow + Blue] two times, [Yellow + Orange] two times, Yellow + Blue, Yellow, Red, Red + Yellow, Red, Yellow, Orange to unlock all songs in Quick Play mode. Note: This code cannot be disabled once it is activated.
- All items
Press [Green + Red + Blue + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Blue], [Green + Red + Yellow + Orange], [Green + Blue + Yellow + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Blue], [Red + Yellow + Blue + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Blue], [Green + Yellow + Blue + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Blue], [Green + Red + Yellow + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Orange], [Green + Red + Yellow + Blue], [Green + Red + Yellow + Orange]. Note: There will be no sound while entering the four note "chords". Enter the shop in Career mode to access all items. This code cannot be disabled once it is activated.
- Bret Michaels as the singer
Press [Green + Red] three times, [Green + Blue] three times, [Green + Blue] two times, Green + Blue, Red + Blue, Red(3), Red + Blue, Red(3), Red + Blue, Red(3). Note: Enabling this code will glitch online game play.
- Easy Expert mode
Press Green + Red, Green + Yellow, Yellow + Blue, Red + Blue, Blue + Orange, Yellow + Orange, Red + Yellow, Red + Blue. This mode increases the size of the timing window. Note: This code cannot be used in Career mode.
- No fail
Press Green + Red, Blue, Green + Red, Green + Yellow, Blue, Green + Yellow, Red + Yellow, Orange, Red + Yellow, Green + Yellow, Yellow, Green + Yellow, Green + Red. Note: This code cannot be used in Career mode.
- Air guitar
Press Blue + Yellow, [Green + Yellow] two times, [Red + Blue] two times, [Red + Yellow] two times, Blue + Yellow, [Green + Yellow] two times, [Red + Blue] two times, [Red + Yellow] two times, [Green + Yellow] two times, [Red + Yellow] two times.
- Hyperspeed mode
Press Orange, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Orange, Yellow. This mode makes the charts faster. There are five Hyperspeed levels. Press Green on the Hyperspeed option at the "Cheats" menu to cycle through them.
- Precision mode
Press [Green + Red] three times, [Red + Yellow] two times, [Red + Blue] two times, Yellow + Blue, Yellow + Orange, Yellow + Orange, [Green + Red] three times, [Red + Yellow] two times, [Red + Blue] two times, Yellow + Blue, [Yellow + Orange] two times.
- Performance mode
Press Red + Yellow, Red + Blue, Red + Orange, Red + Blue, Red + Yellow, Green + Blue, Red + Yellow, Red + Blue. This mode makes everything disappears except for the performance.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding character:
Lou: Successfully complete Career mode to unlock Lou for purchase at the store for $15,000. Lou comes with his skeleton guitar.
Slash: Defeat Slash in the Boss battle in Career mode to unlock him for purchase at the store for $10,000.
Tom Morello: Defeat Tom Morello in the Boss battle in Career mode to unlock him for purchase at the store for $10,000.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding bass:
Beach Life: Successfully complete Co-op mode on the Hard difficulty setting.
Neversoft Skateboard: Successfully complete Co-Op mode on the Expert difficulty setting with a "Five Star" rank on all songs.
PendulAxe Bass: Successfully complete Co-op mode on the Expert difficulty setting.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding guitar:
Bat: Get a "Five Star" rank on all the songs on the Easy difficulty setting in Career mode.
Distant Visitor: Successfully complete Career mode on the Expert difficulty setting.
El Jefe: Get a "Five Star" rank on all the songs on the Expert difficulty setting in Career mode.
Jolly Roger: Get a "Five Star" rank on all the songs on the Medium difficulty setting in Career mode.
Moon Shot: Successfully complete Career mode on the Easy difficulty setting.
Nemesis 13: Successfully complete Co-op Career mode on the Medium difficulty setting.
Risk Assessment: Successfully complete Career mode on the Expert difficulty setting.
Radioactive: Successfully complete Co-op Career mode on the Hard difficulty setting.
Rojimbo: Successfully complete Career mode on the Hard difficulty setting.
Saint George: Successfully complete Career mode on the Medium difficulty setting.
Tiki Face: Get a "Five Star" rank on all songs on the Hard difficulty setting in Career mode.
Guitar Hero III News
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Guitar Hero III named highest grossing game in U.S. history
According to data cobbled together by the NPD Group (as published by CNBC), music simulation romp Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock ranks as the highest grossing videogame of all time in North America. Released in 2007, the Activision juggernaut has grossed a whopping $830.9 million, topping milit...
- Posted Mar 25th 2011
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Guitar Hero III is first game to make $1 Billion
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock has officially become the first ever single title to gross one billion USD in sales. Legends of Rock, which launched on every platform imaginable, owes its success in large part to the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade. According to Activision, users have ...
- Posted Jan 13th 2009
- 9 Comments
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Axl Rose slams Activision for use of tracks in Guitar Hero
Guns N’ Roses front man Axl Rose has suggested that he may be seeking legal action against publishing giant Activision, alleging the firm included his group’s tracks in its popular Guitar Hero franchise without permission. Rose, 46, stated in a message to fans that he has no qualms wi...
- Posted Dec 18th 2008
- 26 Comments
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Guitar Hero III snags first full album
It's been awhile, but Guitar Hero III is finally getting its first full downloadable album. When Metallica releases their newest album, Death Magnetic, worldwide on Friday, it will simultaneously make its way onto the PlayStation Network. Guitar Hero III has also landed an exclusive dual-version of ...
- Posted Sep 8th 2008
- 13 Comments
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DragonForce track pack releasing this week
Activision has confirmed that it will be releasing the DragonForce Track Pack for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on August 21. The pack contains a total of three songs from the British power metal band, including the new single from their Ultra Beatdow...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
- 8 Comments
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Guitar Hero master receives New York Times spotlight
Chris Chike is the best Guitar Hero player in the world, according to his prestigious Guinness Book of World Records endorsement. The New York Times has just profiled the 17-year-old Guitar Hero master. After scoring a perfect 100% on Guitar Hero III's infamously impossible Through the Fire and F...
- Posted Aug 10th 2008
- 20 Comments
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Guitar Hero III Interscope track pack dated
Activision announced today that it will be releasing the Interscope track pack for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on August 7. This latest add-on contains the following songs: “Tina” by Flyleaf "Carcinogen Crush” by AFI &quo...
- Posted Aug 6th 2008
- 5 Comments
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More DragonForce coming to Guitar Hero III?
According to Internet reports, British rock band DragonForce will be expanding its repertoire in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock next month in the form of a downloadable track pack. News originates from the official website of the band’s record label, Roadrunner Records, in which it states...
- Posted Jul 24th 2008
- 10 Comments
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Satriani, Vai and Buckethead heading to Guitar Hero III
Activision has announced that it will be bringing the Guitar Virtuoso Pack to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on July 24, 2008. Available via the PlayStation Network for GBP 3.99, the pack contains a selection of tracks from legendary guitarists Joe Sat...
- Posted Jul 23rd 2008
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Guitar Hero III getting Top Gun theme this week
Red Octane has revealed that it will be releasing the theme tune to Top Gun for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Guitar Hero III later this week. The guitar-driven, instrumental theme, which served as the anthem for the 1986 film staring Tom Cruise, will be available free for users to d...
- Posted Jul 1st 2008
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