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There is perhaps no family of video games on the planet right now that has gained such a massive following as the Guitar Hero franchise, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why. The hands on, intuitive nature of the Guitar controller gives someone who may not have what it takes to be a stellar musician the ability to sound as if they were the next Jimi Hendrix. With each release, fans grow hungry for more, which is why Activision and Neversoft are keeping the ball rolling with their installment of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Legend of Rock is available on all major platforms and is much more then just an updated game. Instead it is a new and original experience for all, even those that own other games in the Guitar Hero series. The premise of Guitar Hero is simple, for those that are new, You use a guitar controller and play along with the music by hitting the button that correspond to what is scrolling on the screen.

Although the game play in Guitar Hero III is 99% similar to previous games, it has an entirely new and different soundtrack, which is undeniably the best in the series. Along with the new tracks come a list of impressive rock and roll legends, such as Slash and Jimi Hendrix. Although the storyline is minimal, it is important to remember this is not a game that requires much of a story.

Music games are only as good as they sound, however, and Legends of Rock sounds great, especially if you have access to a surround sound system. Just be careful that your neighbors aren't around when you end up going in to "star power" mode, as this game really cranks when you want it to! Graphically, Legends of Rock isn't the most impressive showstopper available, but again, this game is not about graphics or storyline.

Legend of Rock is the perfect game if you are looking for a fun, easy to use, game to share with friends or family.