Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Game Overview

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock brings the ultimate rockstar experience directly to the Nintendo Wii. The game utilizes the Les Paul wireless guitar peripheral, which integrates the Wii Remote directly into its body to supply rumble feedback, audio cues, and motion sensing for triggering Star Power.

Players progress through single-player Career Mode as a garage band striving for world stardom, unlocking legendary venues and iconic song tracks along the way. Gameplay focuses on hitting colored fret notes—Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, and Orange—alongside strumming in perfect sync with the music. Successful note streaks build score multipliers and fill the Star Power meter, which can be activated by tilting the neck of the guitar upward to double points and thrill the audience.

The game introduces thrilling Boss Battles, where players square off in musical duels against real-world guitar virtuosos Tom Morello and Slash, as well as the ultimate fictional rival, Lou the Devil. With a tracklist packed with legendary rock acts including Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Rolling Stones, and Sex Pistols, Guitar Hero III stands as a defining entry in music video game history.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Iconic Rock Setlist: Rock out to over 70 legendary tracks spanning classical rock, hard rock, modern metal, and punk anthems.

• Wii Remote Guitar Controller: Slot the Wii Remote into the Gibson Les Paul controller to enable wireless motion controls and controller-speaker feedback.

• Guitar Boss Battles: Duel in high-stakes guitar battles against legendary musicians Tom Morello and Slash.

• Multiplayer Modes: Play cooperatively in Co-op Career Mode or compete head-to-head in Pro Face-Off and Battle modes.

• Unlockable Rockers & Gear: Earn venue cash to unlock new playable characters, guitar finishes, custom outfits, and bonus tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: How does the Gibson Les Paul guitar controller work on the Wii?

A: The Wii version of the Les Paul guitar controller features a dock in the back where you insert a standard Wii Remote, which powers the guitar wirelessly and provides rumble and speaker audio.

Q: Can you play Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock with a standard Wii Remote?

A: Yes, while using a guitar controller provides the intended experience, you can play the game using a standard Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller layout.

Q: Does Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock support 2-player multiplayer?

A: Yes, two players can play together locally in Co-op Career mode, Face-Off, Pro Face-Off, and Guitar Battle modes.

Q: Are real-world guitarists featured in Guitar Hero III?

A: Yes, guitar icons Slash (Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver) and Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine / Audioslave) appear as boss characters and playable guitarists.