Description
Time to release your inner rock star! Dive into Rock Band's challenging and addicting game modes and rock out to your favorite tunes. Put together a band, play in it, and tour for fame and fortune- all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Major Record labels and leading Music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists - from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock - including many master recordings from legendary artists, including acts like Metallica, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots and the Ramones! Learn to play songs spanning all genres and prove yourself the ultimate rock star! This Special Edition box includes game, guitar, Microphone and drum set -- everything you need to get in the game and rock out. Band mates can fail out of a song for poor performance, but the band still plays on. Rescue your failing mate by busting out signature moves and blistering solos to wow the crowd with showmanship. Boost your bonus! Earn bonus points for your band during Rock Band's Unison Phrase opportunities if everyone plays perfectly.
Summary
Product Title: Rock Band Special Edition
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Power Score: 4.3 | 2 Reviews
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Strengths: Great collaboration, good song collection
Weakness: A little expensive for what you get IMO
This is a pretty good next step to the Guitar Hero series. The guitar controllers that I have from GH work with Rock Band, which is a plus. The graphics are a slight step up from GH. The songs on this game are very good. The best part is being able to play the game with a group of people, and the variety of things you can do, from bass, lead, drums and vocals. GH kind of gets monotonous in that...
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A few steps back from the next-gen console...
Strengths: Decent party game, mostly solid build quality, Guitar Hero controllers work with it, hardware compatible with PS3, lots of fun with a group, developed by the creators of Guitar Hero
Weakness: Expensive for what you get, no online support, no downloadable content, minimal customization, fewer play modes than PS3 port
At this point, most consumers have at least heard of the popular Guitar Hero series. Developer Harmonix created the series and the first three games (1, 2 & Rock the 80s), but publisher Activision cast Harmonix aside for Guitar Hero 3. Like a jilted spouse, Harmonix is now back with a new date, Rock Band, that expands the Guitar Hero player roster to include a lead singer and drums. Lacking a...
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