Guitar Hero III is a rhythm game where you hit colored notes scrolling down the screen in time with rock tracks, using a guitar-shaped controller. The setlist spans classic and modern rock—Heart's Barracuda, Beastie Boys' Sabotage, Kiss's Rock And Roll All Nite among others. This entry adds a competitive battle mode where you fire power-ups at opponents mid-song to throw off their performance, plus boss battles against rival guitarists that require you to outlast their attacks. You unlock bonus songs, guitars, and characters as you progress through career mode, playing shows at different concert venues. If you want a party game that doesn't require musical training but rewards timing and pattern recognition, this delivers that with a rock soundtrack.
