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.
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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.
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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...
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. ...
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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. ...
