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. 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.)
  2. 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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  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. 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.

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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