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(More customer reviews)My wife and I have always had fun playing games together, specifically the Lego type games and the Rock Band series. When I heard Lego Rock Band was coming out, I liked the idea of all the songs, but I have to admit the game looked like a cheap cash-in, similar to the way Guitar Hero has about 200 iterations a year (and the newly released Band Hero is essentially Guitar Hero 5 with new tracks and Taylor Swift). So, my idea was to just get it to export the songs, then sell it back or trade it with a friend.
However, once I decided to give the game a try (I had it, after all), and I'm downright hooked.
Rather then focus on what's the same (because this is, at its core, Rock Band 2 with a Lego skin over it), let me point out some differences I think make it better.
- You have a "Rock Pad" which is like your house, and you can trick it out with tones of goofy gear. I'll admit I was stoked when I unlocked the pink train riding toy. It's a small addition, sure but way fun.
- Tons and tons of unlocks, similar to the other lego games. From guitars to pieces of your house to new characters, there's a lot. A downside is you don't start with much, but you'll get new things fast.
- When you fail, you actually can revive people simply by playing well. This feature was shown somewhat in Guitar Hero 5, and it works well here for a kid-friendly group. It also makes you less dependent on Overdrive to revive people.
- The notes moving down the "track" are lego bricks! A little change, sure, but I got a kick out of it.
- The game has a "plot," and honestly it is downright silly and completely hilarious. What other game can you use rock to blow up a building, scare off ghosts by rocking "Ghostbusters," or zapping a squid with the power of your awesome riffs?
- On the same line as above, during these scenes you actually sort of tag team the song, with usually only two of the four people playing, and you switch off. You might think that's lame, but I've often wished I could see what was going on in the background in RB2 with my characters (after all, I spent a good long amount of time designing him), and this way I can see the hilarity. Excellent!
- It can all be exported to RB2 for $10. It's more then RB1, but still not a bad deal.
Here are a few bad parts, however.
- The overall menus are a bit of a pain to navigate. You have to pick the vehicle to get to the correct venues, rather then having them on a long list. Annoying, honestly.
- Load times are horrific, worst in the series by far, and they pop up all the time. Installing the HDD helps.
- Short tracklist. It's good, and I liked most of the songs, but still quite short. But it has Final Countdown!
Overall, I went into this game thinking it was a sell out, and it actually is a VERY fun game, a certainly a worthy addition to the Rock Band platform. The fact it only supports songs that are "family friendly" is actually a good feature; it means I can have the nieces and nephews over and not worry about what they might be playing. Overall? I'd say rent it first, but if you are a music game fan don't overlook this one. Unlike Band Hero, which is most certainly the definition of a cheap cash-in, Lego Rock Band is a clever, funny, and fun game that is certainly worth looking over if you are a previous Rock Band owner.
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Lego Rock BandGameplay Action in LEGO Rock Band is nearly identical to the familiarflow of Rock Band gameplay, only with a LEGO twist. Your goalis to run through a succession rock tinged family friendly song trackswith your band, consisting in multiplayer modes of up to four avatarsin LEGO form controlled with guitar, bass guitar, microphone and drumcontrollers. The game features compatibility with most existing RockBand and Guitar Hero instrument controllers for the appropriateplatform. One of the fun LEGO influences is in the tablature flowingacross the screen that directs your play. This is in the form of LEGOblocks color coded for each controller. As players successfully completesongs and rock challenges, they can collect LEGO 'studs,' with whichthey can customize their avatar and other in-game goodies in trueLEGO 'snap-on' fashion. In addition, players can unlock additionalcontent and collect amazing vehicles, which can transport their bandfrom local gigs at rock clubs to epic stadium shows and even fantasysettings on Earth and beyond. The game contains a variety of playmodes including Quickplay and Challenge, and will feature music bothsupplied on the game disc as well as downloadable content. The Song List LEGO Rock Band allows players to rock along to both current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy. These include:Key Game Features
Use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instrument controllers and entourage.
A rock tinged, yet family-friendly song list provided both on the game disc and as downloadable content.
Pull off killer riffs in LEGO themed Rock Power Challenges to perform amazing feats such as defeating a giant octopus, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper.
Build fame LEGO style by completing songs to collect LEGO studs – unlock cool vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments.
Express yourself with a personalized LEGO Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style.
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