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Contents 1 How to play the game 2 Difficulty 3 Multiplayer 4 Online Mode 5 Boss Battles 6 Unlockable songs 7 Game tips

[edit] How to play the game

On the screen, you have to be ready to press or strum the notes that is seen on the guitar moving platform with timing. Look out for notes that has to be hold on for a period of time so you can use the whammy. The star power after you successfully play the notes with stars correctly can bounce back on the meter. You need to play the star notes at least two times before the star power is ready. Play the star notes three more times for an extended star power limit.

[edit] Difficulty

This game is made for people who is new to this game or people who is hardcore to the series. Here are the basics in each difficulty.

• Easy: If you choose this version, you'll be relegated to using green, red and yellow buttons. The blue and orange is excluded completely and it's designed for people new to this game.
• Medium: This is similar to easy but the blue is included and the orange is still excluded completely. This is made for people who mastered the basics but is not ready for more advanced gameplay.
• Hard: Hardcore experts that mastered the medium setting and is ready for a more advanced gameplay should choose this setting. It uses all buttons and requires knowledge to handle this difficulty.
• Expert: Well if you're ready for the ultimate challenge then choose this setting. It uses all buttons like the hard setting and it requires not just knowledge but also fast reflexes for pulling off unbelivable solos and melodies. You should polish up your skills on hard before you choose this setting.

[edit] Multiplayer

• Face-off: Two players take turns during the song to achieve the best crowd level in the game. They can choose their own difficulty to satisfy their needs.
• Pro Face-off: This is similar but they must be on the same level and can be tougher to achieve the crowd level to succeed.
• Battle: This is like Face-off but this is a Mario Kart version of attacking each other. Also if they tied, sudden death ensues and only one person wins. The star power is replaced as weapon attack and can be saved up to three items.

[edit] Online Mode

All but Playstation 2 should have this mode. Depending on the consoles, you get to experience all multiplayer games excluding single player career mode. Be sure to check the broadband service before you try this mode. If you have no-one who is willing to play on the offline multiplayer games then online is the best choice but if you have a Playstation 2, you must have a brother, sister or friend to play the offline multiplayer games.

[edit] Boss Battles

• Tom Morello: The best strategy is collect certain powerups and if there still is any left prior to the Death Drain, unleash all of them! The Whammy and Lefty powerups work the best in this battle. Beat him, and he appears for buying in the store for 10,000 dollars. You are then asked to to an encore song with Tom Morello. You have unlocked the song "Bulls on Parade".
• Slash: The strategy is the same as Tom Morello but is quite difficult. Remember the tips on the bottom to help you out if you're new to this.
• Lou the Devil: The strategy is the same as Slash but is very difficult. You need knowledge and quick reflexes and try to find the best time to use the weapon items unless the song is very long, you need to use the items very frequently.

[edit] Unlockable songs

• Through the Fire and the Flames - DragonForce: Defeat the game at any difficulty. (see Lou the Devil).
• Suck my Kiss - Red Hot Chili Peppers: Reach the Encore of the third tier.
• Sabatoge - Beastie Boys: Reach the Encore of the first tier.
• Reptillia - The Strokes: Reach the Encore of the second tier.
• Monsters - Matchbook Romance: Reach the Encore of the sixth tier.
• Helicopter - Bloc Party: Reach the Encore of the fifth tier.
• Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll - Blue Oyster Cult: Reach the Encore of the fourth tier.

[edit] Game tips

Here is some helpful advice for both casual and hardcore players:

• If you have extreme difficulty with a song, you should go into practice to learn about the melodies and the timing that goes along with it.
• Use whammy if you remember which part of the music requires you to hold the note. Using whammy on a frequent basis can ultimately distract from what the song is about.
• Star powers should be best used in the middle and end of the song. Keep in mind the more star power bar you have on the meter, the longer the effect is used when playing the song. I recommended depending on the song to play at the bridge part for the best effect since it gives the music a more reverbing effect.
• The weapon items should be used more frequently to better your opponent or the boss when playing Battle Mode. If you can get pass the distraction of items thrown at you, you can use up to three items in one go beat the opponent depending on which item you are using.
• Wii owners playing the any difficulty mode should be mindful that it's hard to press two or three buttons at the same time. I highly recommend re-adjusting your hands from time to do combinations of two or three buttons when using the Wii-remote as oppose to the wireless guitar.
• For people using there console controller oppose to the wireless guitar to practice and do not go beyond hard until you master handling the controller.