Rock Band is everything Guitar Hero III could and should have been, but without all the corporate shuffling over the past two years it probably wouldn’t have been this good. I fear the Guitar Hero franchise has been shaken to its core and may never...
Abstract: Quick HitsTitle: Rock band Platform:Xbox 360 Publisher: EA / MTV Games Developer: Harmonix ESRB Rating: “T” for Teen Genre: Music/Rhythm Pros: Guitar, singing, drums are all very fun; easier note charts than Guitar Hero; good list of songs; am...
Abstract: This is also where I found my first issue with the game. See, lots of visual effects can happen randomly while playing the song in an effort to give things that music video look. However, many of these effects pose some problems. Take the black and wh...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It Only a few years ago, the rhythm game genre was little more than a name for games like Dance Dance Revolution and a host of Japan-only exclusives. However, with the release of the original Guitar Hero (which only h...
Abstract: Name: Rock BandGenre: RhythmPlatform: Xbox 360, PS3 (Reviewed on Xbox 360)This year has seen an interesting flow of new, successful titles. Years of gamers complaining about incrementally upgraded sequels seems to have set in, as developers have starte...
Rock Band was meant for multiplayer, and delivers an energetic, outstanding experience when all instruments are firing away; drums are a fantastic, rewarding challenge for hardcore music gamers; Band World Tour mode adds some interesting meta-gaming (u...
No online persistent bands; included guitars quality is shaky; track list is slimmer than Guitar Heros; guitar sections on some songs feel simplified, even on expert; downloadable content shouldve been included with retail release; youll probably t...
Rock Band may be the perfect party game. Solo play doesnt stand on its own, but with a little help from your friends, getting the band back together is a blast.
Abstract: EA Games There are many battles in the video game industry. Mario vs. Sonic; Halo vs. Killzone; World of Warcraft vs. Guild Wars; Hot Pockets vs. Lean Cuisine. Wait... no… That last one still counts. Anyways, the battle this year is Guitar Her...
Abstract: I have to admit that Rock Band was never a game that I expected to put on my too purchase list. The idea of creating a full band was interesting enough, particularly because I loved the Guitar Hero games, but I wasnt sure that itd be worth it. Just h...
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Published: 2007-11-20, Author: Sal , review by: gamespy.com
Four fantastic games in one; the new drum gameplay is awesome; sprawling Band World Tour.
Steep price tag; new guitar controller is somewhat weak; no online support for Band World Tour.
(Editors Note: for expanded coverage of Rock Band, check out our special monster-sized review as well as our Rock Band launch section.)Is Rock Band the best game of 2007? If not, theres still a good chance it could be the biggest, as it brings music ...
As party games go, this one tops the charts, Included hardware is a lot of fun to play with, Band world tour mode is severely addictive, Fantastic presentation, This game will probably make you a better drummer.
170 price is a lot of money, Band world tour cant be played online, Some hardware reliability concerns.
Rock Band does a superb job of bringing out the wannabe rock star in all of us, and creates one of the best party-game experiences of all time. ...
