- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
- Also On: PlayStation 3
Buy Now
| Buy on |
|
- Critic score
- Publication
- By date
-
The Beatles: Rock Band was a success because of its incredible soundtrack and a pure vision when it came to presentation. On top of that, it was the best iteration on Rock Band’s gameplay elements to date. Lego Rock Band tries to drink from the same well and even has the benefit of tapping a seemingly new audience. But, due to poor setlist choices and stability issues, it’s just not up to snuff when held up against the already impressive Harmonix offerings.
-
Lego Rock Band is a good musical game, which perhaps will fall short for players who enjoyed Rock Band 2 or The Beatles: Rock Band.
-
I suppose the game will ultimately find its limited audience, but for the majority, this is a track pack of fun, lighthearted, and easy songs wrapped up in a LEGO-style design that is starting to wear out its welcome.
-
LEGO Rock Band made some steps to make music games more accessible to families and children, but it gets lost in the songs list, too small and poor of real pop hits, at least for us Europeans. It's a nice gift for a kid (you'll have to separately buy the instruments, too), but not very interesting for music games hardcore fans.
-
It's a kind of pricey track pack of a bizarre setlist for a really fun rhythm game.
-
It's fun while it lasts, but it certainly won't blaze any new trails as far as virtual rockstardom goes, and diehard fans of Rock Band should hope that the devs return to their hard rocking roots for the next genuine installment.
-
The game is cute with charming LEGOs but there isn't as much of a game as even Rock Band 2. The family-friendly soundtrack is sure to broaden the appeal of this game but there are better options available if that isn't a primary concern.
-
It’s a fun game, and a good option if you’re in dire need of an all-ages music title, but longtime fans of the series probably won’t find this as satisfying as any of the other Rock Band games.
-
Overall, I had a lot of fun with Lego Rock Band. Although there should be more music and modes on the disc, the ones that are on there are fantastic.
-
Lego characters and some great songs don't guarantee a new feeling to a brand that is becoming old.
-
Ultimately as pointless as it is lovable.
-
It hits its target audience just as precisely as Band Hero, but with a lesser degree of cynicism. Our misgiving is that it doesn't really feel like a Lego game, as the building experience is limited to making bands and customising their home. A good one for Christmas, so long as you don't expect it to last long into the New Year.
-
LEGO Rock Band has become a decent game which is especially meant for children. You can expect another tracklist then usual. The LEGO style is nice to look at for a while, but adults can better choose another music game to play.
-
The combination still makes little sense but if Lego Freddy Mercury doesn't make you smile nothing will.
-
games(TM)Amazing highs marred by a few missed opportunities. [Christmas 2009, p.102]
-
X-ONE Magazine UKBoasts a wider appeal than Band Hero but falters on the length of its challenge. [Issue#54, p.90]
-
Lego Rock Band tries to cater to adults and kids, but in the end isn't too successful in that. While the game certainly looks fun for everyone thanks to the use of Lego, the choice of music certainly isn't for everyone and the lack in online options can be a deal breaker as well. It's still an enjoyable music game, but not very balanced.
-
I'm sure that some people will be disappointed to find that this Rock Band release features a relatively small track list, is missing some of the features found in other Rock Band games, and doesn't support the full catalog of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band.
-
For those about to rock, pick something else.
-
I'm left wondering who Lego Rock Band is really for. It seems to be trying to cater to everyone, but it ends up simply unfocused, and occasionally outright sloppy. It doesn't actively offend, but it's nowhere near a must-have, even for serious music-game fans.
-
In the end, LEGO Rock Band just doesn't do a terrific job of justifying its existence as a standalone game.
-
Lego Rock Band is a fun game, but clearly inferior to any other game of the franchise.
-
Children will manage it, and Super Easy mode (where hitting any note counts) makes Rock Band accessible to the youngest generation yet.
-
Lego Rock Band has some nice ideas, but a bad tracklist.
-
The tracks become monotonous, and once the novelty of the LEGO characters wears off you’ll be wishing you bought a different Rock Band title.
-
Lego Rock Band is a watered-down version of the original; dressed up, for sure, but with few places to go.
User score distribution:
-
Positive: 21 out of 33
-
Mixed: 7 out of 33
-
Negative: 5 out of 33
-
Oct 29, 2018
-
OtendJan 7, 2010
-
AJNov 21, 2009