Rock Band

 Wii
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    This heavily watered-down version of Rock Band is still the best multiplayer music game available on the Wii... for now. [Issue#25, p.66]
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  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Unless you're in a hurry or you plan to buy both games eventually anyway, you're better off waiting for Rock Band 2.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    69
    Seriously lacking in key areas and too pricey - EA should have skipped this and gone straight to "Rock Band 2" instead. [Nov 2008, p.98]
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  5. 1UP
    67
    Still, the big question remains: With Rock Band 2 coming to Wii in a matter of months, is this really the best time to ask people to buy a bunch of expensive peripherals that are on the verge of being bested by their next-gen counterparts? (While the first game's instruments will work with Rock Band 2, the sequel will come with new -- and improved -- peripherals.)

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best Wii Game of 2008
29
#29 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
41
#41 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 12 out of 39
  1. MarioFan1055
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    This game is fun but I only liked 5 of the songs on here (one of them is a DLC song that's included on disc on this version). I prefer RockThis game is fun but I only liked 5 of the songs on here (one of them is a DLC song that's included on disc on this version). I prefer Rock Band 2 because it's got character creation, DLC, and online play. However, this doesn't mean that I hate this game because I don't.… Full Review »
  2. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Sabiendo que fueron los primeros en ofrecer la experiencia músical para los 4 intrumentos de la banda antes de que lo hiciera World Tour, laSabiendo que fueron los primeros en ofrecer la experiencia músical para los 4 intrumentos de la banda antes de que lo hiciera World Tour, la innovación fue impresionante. Lástima que no conectaba con las guitarras de Guitar Hero. Muy buen soundtrack.… Full Review »
  3. aditya1101
    Oct 9, 2017
    5
    Maybe I'm just too used to guitar hero, but I really didn't enjoy Rock Band very much. I just kept on feeling like I would rather be playingMaybe I'm just too used to guitar hero, but I really didn't enjoy Rock Band very much. I just kept on feeling like I would rather be playing guitar hero the whole time.… Full Review »
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