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Rock Band (PS2)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Simulation/Musical Instrument/Band Simulation

RELEASE DATE

12/DEC/07

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

DEVELOPER

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., Pi Studios, LLC

PUBLISHER

MTV Games

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")

THE SETTING #USES

On Tour 15

PLAYING AS #USES

PLAYING AGAINST #USES

HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

GENERAL TONE #USES

rock and roll 18
Musical 1

DESCRIPTION

The most ambitious peripheral-driven game at the time of its release, Rock Band encourages aspiring musicians to drum, strum, or hum to classic and current rock songs instead of being limited to one specific part. Developer Harmonix Music Systems, who created both the acclaimed Guitar Hero and Karaoke Revolution franchises, expands the rhythm genre by introducing a four-player cooperative title featuring four distinct roles: drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, and vocals. To support this endeavor, Rock Band offers a custom designed drum kit, microphone, and guitar peripheral, all of which can be purchased separately or together with the "special edition" bundle.

Fans of the developer's previous hits will feel right at home with Rock Band, as the underlying engine incorporates many of the same ideas. To "play" the sound with your selected peripheral, you must hit the right color-coordinated notes in time to the music. The singing aspect is identical to the one used in Karaoke Revolution, where your voice's pitch and phrasing is scored on how close you croon to the selected track. The PlayStation 2 version is missing a few features found in both the Xbox 360 and PS3 games. Players cannot create custom rockers, for example, and the World Tour mode simply offers a track list instead of multiple venues. While 45 licensed songs are included, Rock Band on PlayStation 2 does not support online downloads for additional content. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Rock Band (PS2)

GENRE/STYLE:

Simulation/Musical Instrument/Band Simulation
RELEASE DATE:

12/DEC/07
TOP TRAITS:

Musical game, guitarist, rock and roll
DESCRIPTION:

The most ambitious peripheral-driven game at the time of its release, Rock Band encourages aspiring musicians to drum... more

players 41

followers 0

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POPULARITY: PS2 PLATFORM

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favogiuseppo played Rock Band on 03/OCT/09

“Lot of Quick Play!”

created 03/OCT/2009

Rock Band (PS2) by: col726

“Loved adding the whole band. Great song selection and a ton of fun with 3 friends. ”

created 09/SEP/2009

Rock Band (PS2) by: favogiuseppo

“The PS2 version is horrible! The tour is too simple and the practice mode is a nonsense! But still a great game,of course.”

created 26/AUG/2009

favogiuseppo played Rock Band on 25/AUG/09

“Almost finished the game. And it's the second time we play it...”

created 26/AUG/2009

Rock Band (PS2) by: rawkr

“This was next logical step in the music game progression, but sadly the PS2 version didn't support DLC and froze every few songs if played in 4 player mode. Still a solid title. The current-gen versions are better.”

created 16/JUL/2009

favogiuseppo played Rock Band on 03/JUL/09

“Rock Band for PS2 is horrible.”

created 04/JUL/2009

edelmo played Rock Band on 20/APR/09

“Só curtição! Me preparando também para o próximo campeonato de Rock Band”

created 21/APR/2009

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published 06/APR/2009

Rock Band (PS2) by: wipeoutftw

“Easier than GH @ guitar. Drum is the challenge.”

created 25/MAR/2009

Rock Band (PS2) by: spazure

“I am /always/ the singer. My boyfriend likes to play guitar. We're looking for a drummer, hit us up. ;)”

created 24/APR/2009

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Views 56
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published 16/MAR/2009

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Views 57
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published 28/JAN/2009

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Gaming Update 01.07.09

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published 07/JAN/2009

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