Genre: Music, Rhythm
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Year: 2009
Platform: PlayStation 3
Guitar Hero: Metallica is a music rhythm game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision. The game is a band-centric entry in the Guitar Hero series, exclusively featuring the music of American heavy metal band Metallica. Players use guitar-shaped controllers to simulate playing the band’s songs by matching notes in time with the music.
The game’s career mode chronicles Metallica’s rise and career, including behind-the-scenes stories and interviews, creating a narrative experience alongside the gameplay. The tracklist features songs spanning Metallica’s discography, including some rare and live recordings. Gameplay mechanics follow the established Guitar Hero formula, with features like Star Power and multiplayer modes.
The PlayStation 3 version supports downloadable content through the PlayStation Network, offering additional songs beyond the base setlist. The PS3 edition maintains compatibility with Guitar Hero controllers and includes both single-player and multiplayer modes. There are no documented exclusive features specific to this platform.
Critically, Guitar Hero: Metallica was well received for its deep song selection and faithful representation of the band’s music. Review aggregators such as Metacritic reflect generally positive reviews, praising the game’s appeal to fans of Metallica and rhythm game enthusiasts.
