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[2 Minute Review] The Beatles: Rock Band

September 17, 2009 by Nat 2 Comments

Do you want to know a secret?

 

We all live in a yellow submarine

DO: The Beatles meet Rock Band. Simple.

TYPE: While my plastic guitar gently weeps

PLATFORM: Xbox 360 (reviewed), PlayStation 3, and Wii

PRICE: $60

MEAT: If you’ve played Rock Band almost nothing has changed except the difficulty has been lowered a notch for almost all the songs. The technicality of the songs was much simpler then, but, of course, the songs are accessibe by almost anyone. It’s awesome to the see the evolution of their music as you play each venue they play or as you sit with them in the studio. The dreamscapes (what goes on in the background in the latter half of the game because the group didn’t tour) are so amazing that they can be distracting at first.

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PERKS: style and presentation are top-notch; enough for hardcore Beatles fans; engaging and interesting enough for people familiar with the group; catchy tunes, interesting rewards; a music game that’s accessible for mom and dad; fun with a little help from your friends; 45 songs is just enough for one group; vocal harmonization; got my wife to play late into the evening three days straight

SCREAMS: to have Hey Jude and Let It Be; you’re not really playing a specific character; to have a little more depth; 45 songs is not enough for one game; $60 may be too much for some. The Beatles are the taxmen;

VERDICT: He buys her diamond rings you know. She said so. Im in love with her and I feel fine. I was not a Beatle fan, but the prospect of playing a Rock Band game where I knew at least ten of the songs intrigued me. After one week, I’ve become a fan. I guess the game worked. The title oozes style and substance. A non-fan may not see the substance, but I found the pictures, trivia, group dynamics, and all the history to be very interesting. I think what the game does very well is show how the group was innovative with almost everything they did up until the end. The evolution in their style of music, clothes, and even hair were indicative of the times. I was born in the late 70’s and I guess the biggest compliment I can give this game is that I understand the era in which they played a little better and it’s getting better all the time.

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  1. Brock says

    September 17, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I’m going to rent this. I’ve heard nothing but great things and I do like the Beatles, but I’m not what you would call an ardent fan.

    If/when it drops to about, say, $40 or less, I’ll definately grab it.

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  2. Tony says

    September 21, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    This has always seemed like no-brainer hit, but the everywhere I’ve read, I’ve heard how polished, wonderful, beautiful and amazing this game is. I also heard it does the dishes. That would be worth 60$.

    I still have not tested the rhythm games water outside of my DS. I know we’re five Guitar Heroes and three Rock Bands into it, but I still haven’t taken the plunge. I do like Beatles songs, though, so maybe the time is right.

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