For the first iteration, Bark at the Moon was my jam. Although Rock Band was a fun party game and a great competitor, nothing it offered came close to the pure thrill the original trilogy of Guitar Hero games offered.Įach Guitar Hero game seemed to offer a collection of the most triumphant and rewarding songs imaginable. An hour later I was shredding on expert, and for the next several years, I’d compete in local tournaments. Sitting down in our living room we rocked out to two guitars, and I picked it up right away. I was with my wife (then girlfriend), and a family member had bought it for us as a gift. I still remember where I was when I played Guitar Hero for the first time in 2005.