Kill your hands: Ars reviews Guitar Hero 3
There are four stages of playing a Guitar Hero game when you’re a beginner. First, you know you’re going to look foolish, and you’re going to fail a bunch of songs. Then, you play a little bit and you start to “get” it; you understand how the notes work, and your fingers limber up. Next, you start to really nail the solos on easy, and soon you’re getting enough confidence to play medium songs. Lastly, addiction kicks in, and suddenly you’re playing songs with the guitar behind your back and your friends cheering you on while waiting for their turn. This is a game where friends teach friends how to play so they have more co-op partners; it’s practically viral.