Rock Band 4 has plenty of style, just not a whole lot of substance.Įven with the guitar solo feature, there isn’t a whole lot of new stuff with the game. In fact, I could barely tell any of them apart. It’s not all bad, though, you’ll be barely looking at your characters during gameplay anyway. Also minor, but equally frustrating, is the limited character customization, the game does offer plenty of unlockable instruments though, if you’re into that. The writing is entertaining, but this doesn’t really fulfill the fantasy of being a rock star. Perhaps with cutscenes or a fun animation to make it less boring. It’s nice to have a campaign but it would have been better to see it more fleshed out. It’s push and pull-like choices, but your decisions really don’t make that much of a difference. For example, early in the game you can choose to hop in a rickety old van to gain more fans, but the downside is that you could lose out on fast cash. It’s a choose your own adventure that offers little difference. Unfortunately, the career mode in Rock Band 4 is oversimplified. Of course, keeping the game back to the fundamentals, there are some sacrifices. I just wish I didn’t feel like I’m being punished for playing on the Xbox One. It’s a shame that at launch the peripherals are hard to get a hold of, but at least there are options available. You can buy the game and adapter in a bundle for $79.99 but if you choose to buy the Legacy Adapter separately, good luck trying to find one - it’s nearly impossible. If you’re looking to use your Xbox 360 instruments, you’re going to have to fork over additional cash for the Legacy Adapter. One of the downsides of this franchise is how expensive all of these instruments can get, so if you have some leftover pieces of your former rock glory, use them.įor Xbox One gamers, it’s more of a hassle. You can also use most of your old equipment if you still have that lying around. For $249.99, this massive box contains all of which you need to play: a wireless guitar, wireless drum set, the game, and a wired mic. If you’re wanting to rock immediately, Rock Band 4 has the Band-In-a-Box bundle. Thankfully, with an extended break - Rock Band 4‘s hardcore rhythm gameplay brings it back to the basics and is an absolute blast. I hesitantly gathered the band back together, plugged in all our plastic instruments and nervously booted Rock Band 4 up. These games had a tendency to be released frequently, and absolutely had a reputation of diminishing quality with each release.
Rock Band 4 offers the unique social play of a full band experience - featuring a next-gen microphone, wireless drums and guitar, a revamped world tour campaign mode and new immersive ways to keep the party going with friends and family.
Box Containsġ x Full version of Rock Band 4 Game Software 1x Wireless Guitar Controller1 Wireless Drum Controller 1 x USB Microphone Combined with impressive current-gen visual polish and a soundtrack featuring some of rock's biggest acts, Rock Band 4 aims to create the defining music gaming platform for this generation. Add your personal signature to every performance through groundbreaking features such as Freestyle Guitar Solos that allow players to create their own legendary solos. Designed exclusively for current-generation gaming consoles, Rock Band 4 delivers the ecstatic rush of a live band performance like never before. is taking the highest-rated interactive music gaming platform to the next level with Rock Band 4.
Music game pioneer Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. Platform: Xbox One | Edition: Band-In-A-Box Software Bundle Product Description