Rock Band

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 150 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 192
  3. Negative: 22 out of 192
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  1. Watermelon789
    Apr 21, 2011
    9
    What a fun game this truly holds tight a family reunion and shows endless hours of full entertainment . Guitar Hero did it first and was original, meanwhile this broke my expectations . It gives a personality on what instrument you want to use and actually more variety because (obviously) there are more instrument just like the guitar,drums and vocal totally a kick ass.
  2. ArkonBlade
    Mar 24, 2011
    7
    this game is best as a party game if you have some friends to play with it can be a blast . playing by your self is pretty dull and not as good as guitar hero 3 . the song list also isnt as good . the rock band guitar also sucks ass compared to the guitar hero one . but being able to play drums , sing and play bass give this game more dimension then guitar hero . the graphics also suck andthis game is best as a party game if you have some friends to play with it can be a blast . playing by your self is pretty dull and not as good as guitar hero 3 . the song list also isnt as good . the rock band guitar also sucks ass compared to the guitar hero one . but being able to play drums , sing and play bass give this game more dimension then guitar hero . the graphics also suck and look like the belong on the PS2 but this kind of game isnt made by the graphics . its a good entry by harmonix who did much better with rock band 2 which if you havent played any of them skip this one and get that and only get this if you wana pay $5 for a license on the xbox store to get all the songs off the first one on to the second. also a much better selection of DLC songs got to be enar or over a 1000 songs by now .… Expand
  3. PDodd
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    This is the only game to date (bar Rock Band 2) that i can play with my wife and my two girls at the same time and actually enjoy the experience, the actual guitar play aswell for some reason feels more real then GH3 and the fact that you can use the GH controller with this but you can't use the Rb with GH3 makes it a bigger boon to play.
  4. AshtonJ.
    Aug 8, 2009
    10
    I was never a big fan of the GH series but I instantly fell in love with Rock Band. I love vocals but its always fun to switch it up even if you have to drop down a couple difficulty levels to do so. If you enjoy this game I highly recommend moving on to Rock Band 2 if you haven't yet. It fells like a more complete version of this game, you can even transfer the songs of RB to RB2!
  5. JohnW.
    Dec 26, 2008
    8
    Great game for the family, but not for a more intense player who's accustomed to GHIII. It's a hugely fun party game, and creating your own rockstar is fun as well. But a lack of a hyperspeed and the shoddy guitar peripheral left me a little disappointed.
  6. anonymous
    Dec 15, 2008
    10
    *Irish player* This game took what was fun about guitar hero 2 and multiplied by 3. It's essentially 3 games in one. Each instruments in game use is fantastic, and I have since taken up real drums (I've played guitar fo 6 years or so now). However, you may have heard about issues with the instruments and this is not without reason. The strummer is a little awkward and it took me *Irish player* This game took what was fun about guitar hero 2 and multiplied by 3. It's essentially 3 games in one. Each instruments in game use is fantastic, and I have since taken up real drums (I've played guitar fo 6 years or so now). However, you may have heard about issues with the instruments and this is not without reason. The strummer is a little awkward and it took me a while to get used to the lack of clicking noises. The pedal held out for about 5 month before it snapped at the hinge, it is currently being held down with tape (which is doing the job). However it would be unfair to mark SOFTWARE down on the HARDWARE as this is a review of the game, not the instruments. The game's graphics are good but a little grainy, which I assume is what they were going for. The sound is TOP NOTCH, it's the little things that make the difference, like the indescribable feeling of the crowd singing along. The set list is also, for the most part, and for those complaining about a lack of difficulty, I suggest YYZ on drums, or Caprici di Diablo on guitar. A final note about the user scores. If you're a prospective buyer, and you see low scores from users. I suggest reading the review briefly to see if they are simply dragging the game down despite having played it or giving out because "PLAYN A REEL INSTRUMENT IS BTTER LOL". These people should obviously be ignored. In conclusion, this is the ultimate party game, and just as good on your own, and with 500+ tracks available, you'd be mad not to invest.… Expand
  7. TomG.
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    An amazing game. It takes anyone who can play Guitar Hero, Karaoke Revolution, and the real drums, and combines them to make Rock Band. The song selection is amazing, the World Tour mode is fun and addictive, and the Create a Rockstar feature adds on to the replay value. I knocked off a point because the graphics aren't top notch, the background videos run at a capped rate, the An amazing game. It takes anyone who can play Guitar Hero, Karaoke Revolution, and the real drums, and combines them to make Rock Band. The song selection is amazing, the World Tour mode is fun and addictive, and the Create a Rockstar feature adds on to the replay value. I knocked off a point because the graphics aren't top notch, the background videos run at a capped rate, the peripherals weren't constructed good, and the note charts flow and play differently than Guitar Hero 3 and World Tour. Still, highly recommended. As for DLC, I recommend the Metallica track pack.… Expand
  8. GregM.
    Aug 25, 2008
    9
    This game is a blast to play with family and friends. My biggest complaints are that setting up a multiplayer world tour game a bit more complicated than it should be and that the hardware can break fairly easily ( two drum pads have cracked and a wire broke, foot peddle cracked, and the whammy bar on the guitar broke albeit from misuse by the hands of an overly enthusiastic 10 y/o.
  9. RaffiC
    Aug 7, 2008
    4
    Overrated by most, overpriced by anyone's standards. The controllers/instruments are of poor quality and design. Gameplay is so-so. I much prefer the fret board of GH2-3, and even their bango-sized guitar, over RB crap. I'll give them points for graphics and character customizability, as well as endowing the additional instruments for song play. Speaking of which, their song Overrated by most, overpriced by anyone's standards. The controllers/instruments are of poor quality and design. Gameplay is so-so. I much prefer the fret board of GH2-3, and even their bango-sized guitar, over RB crap. I'll give them points for graphics and character customizability, as well as endowing the additional instruments for song play. Speaking of which, their song list isn't bad, about the same as GH3 in overall quality nd enjoyability. Overall, i thoroughly regret the purchase and would not recommend it to any soloists. It's, IMO, intending for those wanting to play with their friends or family 90+ percent of the time.… Expand
  10. MadsC.
    Aug 6, 2008
    10
    Gets the rating because it is the first game that my girlfriend ,through ten years, is actually asking me to play with her. And that makes it perfect.
  11. CrunkP.
    Jul 29, 2008
    10
    From the same people who brought you Guitar Hero 1 and 2, Rock Band is the epitome of its genre (at least until Rock Band 2 comes out!) Guitar Hero is more like a video game, Rock Band has transcended this and is more than just a game. It's a new way to interact with music and with other people. It provides more options, a stellar soundtrack, tons of DLC and best of all, it's From the same people who brought you Guitar Hero 1 and 2, Rock Band is the epitome of its genre (at least until Rock Band 2 comes out!) Guitar Hero is more like a video game, Rock Band has transcended this and is more than just a game. It's a new way to interact with music and with other people. It provides more options, a stellar soundtrack, tons of DLC and best of all, it's made by musicians who know music and know how to make a good music game. The newer Guitar Hero games are more about being a "video game" and that's why they're artificially challenging (the parts you're playing don't always match up to the real music...) If I could only have one game for the Xbox 360, it would be Rock Band.… Expand
  12. BrendenS.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    You might be wondering, "Why the hell did he give it a 10?" Well because I feel that there really isn't any other game to truly compare this one to. Sure we have Guitar Hero, a number of arcade drum games, and a sickening amount of karaoke games, I don't feel that any of them are comparable to the true rock band experience that you get from this game. I love Guitar Hero, but if You might be wondering, "Why the hell did he give it a 10?" Well because I feel that there really isn't any other game to truly compare this one to. Sure we have Guitar Hero, a number of arcade drum games, and a sickening amount of karaoke games, I don't feel that any of them are comparable to the true rock band experience that you get from this game. I love Guitar Hero, but if I had to choose one or the other to have and I couldn't have the other, I would have to pick Rock Band. The experience is simply superior to that of GH.… Expand
  13. coling.
    Jul 17, 2008
    9
    This is the best console to get it for. Although the drums are a bit noisy, the rest of the game is simply amazing! Downloading songs is also another great reason to buy it for the 360.
  14. OliverB.
    Jul 15, 2008
    0
    First of all I live in Denmark. this game has not been released in Denmark yet, even though its been out for almost a year in America, and when its finally released, it will most likely cost 3 times more than the American version. currently I am in America, but i cant buy rock band here and take it home because it wont run on my xbox because its European. this game is a joke. Its just the First of all I live in Denmark. this game has not been released in Denmark yet, even though its been out for almost a year in America, and when its finally released, it will most likely cost 3 times more than the American version. currently I am in America, but i cant buy rock band here and take it home because it wont run on my xbox because its European. this game is a joke. Its just the old cliche: Europe get the same thing just some months later to a much higher price. it happened with the PS3, the iPhone and many other products. I hope fable 2 will be euro exclusive for 6 months, just so the Americans can see how it feels to be shat on just because you live in a different part of the world.… Expand
  15. MikeS.
    Jul 1, 2008
    5
    Lacking the challenge and skill requirements of Guitar Hero III, Rock Band is a good concept with weak peripherals that is just way too easy.
  16. FredB.
    Jun 28, 2008
    0
    This game has poor graphics for a XBOX360 game and poor taste. It appeals to little teenagers though.
  17. IanC
    Jun 1, 2008
    10
    *FROM A UK PLAYER* Awesome, well worth the cash, drums are most excellent, and I find the guitar BETTER than Guitar Hero, seems faster, more exciting and a lot less twiddly, more like playing an instrument and less like playing a game. And yes I play guitar and drums for real too, so I have a frame of reference. Of course, guitar isn't too close to the real thing, closer than GH tho, *FROM A UK PLAYER* Awesome, well worth the cash, drums are most excellent, and I find the guitar BETTER than Guitar Hero, seems faster, more exciting and a lot less twiddly, more like playing an instrument and less like playing a game. And yes I play guitar and drums for real too, so I have a frame of reference. Of course, guitar isn't too close to the real thing, closer than GH tho, but drums are almost a trainer for real drum playing, you need an excellent sense of rhythm and timing, it's a real and very enjoyable challenge. I know it's expensive, but it is worth it. PS, no problems with the instruments yet.… Expand
  18. LoriF.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    I can't stop playing...The BEST family game ever made !
  19. TaylorC.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Near perfect game. Totally the best music game ever made and one of the best games of any genre.
  20. DaveE.
    Apr 8, 2008
    0
    The reason I'm voting this game 0 is the price. The UK pricing is £180... That's more than the console. The game is 170 US dollars... So the UK prices works out at about 355 US dollars for EXACTLY the same game, just cause we happen to live over the ocean. Disgraceful!
  21. JordanK
    Apr 5, 2008
    9
    great game. There are not a whole lot of flaws. will definitely give guitar hero a run for it's money. And the instruments are not faulty. I got it, been beating the crap out of the drums for a couple of months now, and besides the occasionally missed yellow note, it's working perfect. i guess with rock band it's just the luck of the draw.
  22. ZaidK.
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    Just an amazing accomplishment on Harmonix's part. They really get so much right, that you are left nit-picking at what's missing.
  23. Jakeunknown
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    This game is the best and I love the drums.
  24. LorenI.
    Mar 5, 2008
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played! If you love music and video games, this game is it!
  25. PaulE.
    Feb 22, 2008
    7
    As the dad I was able to manage the guitar at medium and once even played it at a hard level without bombing out. My 9 yr old son on the drums is pretty good on medium but gets overwhelmed on hard. My 12 yr old daughter manages to carry us on hard with the vocals. We've taken it as far as we can with our level of ability and can't seem to master the more difficult levels so our As the dad I was able to manage the guitar at medium and once even played it at a hard level without bombing out. My 9 yr old son on the drums is pretty good on medium but gets overwhelmed on hard. My 12 yr old daughter manages to carry us on hard with the vocals. We've taken it as far as we can with our level of ability and can't seem to master the more difficult levels so our interest has waned in the game. I wished they'd release songs that are more fun like "Last Train to Clarksville" and less edgy. I noticed too that the guitar is rather flimsy and that the down strokes don't always register correctly. I found it best to strum with my first two fingers with the upstroke for the faster bits but can't do much more than that. Sometimes my whole forearm starts to seize up after one of those songs and can't play anymore. Ah, to be 20 years younger again. The upside is my son now has an interest in being a drummer and has gained more rhythm. My daughter too has been more willing to push her vocals instead of singing quietly to herself. I think it has been a fun family experience but it doesn't make us run back to it anymore like it did when we first got it.… Expand
  26. JonahG
    Feb 18, 2008
    10
    Fantastic game, but requires friends (preferably in person, not online) to get the most out of the game. Playing Rock Band solo isn't even close to the awesome experience of playing it with 3 friends. Some of the best times I've ever had in 20 years of gaming have been in the past two months with Rock Band. That says enough.
  27. shorty
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    This is the best music games out there if you got the extra cash or just love guitar hero this game is for you.
  28. Davie
    Feb 5, 2008
    1
    I feel you have to judge a game by playing it youself before you review it. Sadly this isn't released in the UK or the whole of europe and wont be for anytime soon. So it gets a low score.
  29. XanN
    Feb 1, 2008
    8
    This game is awesome. It far exceeds the GH series, if nothing else, just for the multiple instruments. The drums are by far my favorite. Now for the bad things: I've had two guitars break on me...not user fault by any means, and the user interface of the game is horrible. Once you establish a "leader" you have to continue to use that leader and whatever instrument you started with This game is awesome. It far exceeds the GH series, if nothing else, just for the multiple instruments. The drums are by far my favorite. Now for the bad things: I've had two guitars break on me...not user fault by any means, and the user interface of the game is horrible. Once you establish a "leader" you have to continue to use that leader and whatever instrument you started with at the beginning. That means that your custom made character can't switch between instruments. Oh, and STEVE....you can do a solo career with any of the instruments. Don't turn on your xbox with your 360 controller. That will automatically make you the singer. Plug in the guitar or drums and then turn on your xbox. then use said controller to navigate the menus. Overall, this game is excellent for parties.… Expand
  30. TonyQ.
    Jan 31, 2008
    0
    If I were dumb I'd play this game. Too bad my IQ is in the millions. I don't understand why all of my friends think this game is amazing. We fight about it all the time and I win every argument because my points are discussed with greater clarity and I'm better at name calling. The developers should be embarrassed .
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#15 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#59 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    81
    Rock Band is so close to being a must-have game for any self respecting, music-loving gamer, but unless you’ve got money to burn and friends on tap, Rock Band isn’t half the game it could have been for half the cost [Say again, Bilbo - Ed].
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  2. VideoGamer
    90
    Problems are present, such as the inclusion of a few foreign tracks in mystery set lists during the World Tour (not the easiest of songs to jump into without having any prior experience) and we still prefer the guitars included with Guitar Hero, but these aren't enough to hurt what is a unique gaming experience.
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  3. Console Monster
    92
    Rock Band's longevity will last as long as it has support for it.
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