Battle of the Bands

 Wii
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2008
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 5 out of 14
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  1. IvoB
    Jun 19, 2008
    4
    An interesting idea and a nice track list obviously aren't quite enough to make for a good rhythm game. Poor control ruins even the small ammount of fun you should be getting from this over simplistic game. Games like Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 have proven that even the simplest rhythm based games (or mini-games) can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately Battle of the Bands misses the An interesting idea and a nice track list obviously aren't quite enough to make for a good rhythm game. Poor control ruins even the small ammount of fun you should be getting from this over simplistic game. Games like Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 have proven that even the simplest rhythm based games (or mini-games) can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately Battle of the Bands misses the opportunity to become poor man's (or kids') Rock Band.… Expand
  2. Skippy32
    Apr 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a minute of playing my arms started to hurt the game is **** and needs you to break your arms 5 times to beat it… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#75 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
  1. IGN
    56
    I applaud developer Planet Moon for trying something fresh and original in the music game genre. But I have to give them a wag of the finger for treating the player like a child. Really, we can handle more than a few swings of the Wiimote.
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  2. GameTap
    70
    Battle of the Bands is pretty fun, and it’s definitely a cheaper option in the whole music game fad than the peripheral-laden titles out there, but there’s just not a lot of depth there.
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  3. GameSpot
    60
    Battle of the Band's bizarre mashups are fun to listen to but not as much fun to play.
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