Battle of the Bands
About the Game
Battle of the Bands is a rhythm game based on timing, similar to the Guitar Hero series. The concept is however different because it focuses on a clash between bands with different styles. Also no external peripherals are used, only the regular controllers. At the start of the game, players choose a band and a music style (Country, Marching, Latin, Hip Hop or Rock).
Gameplay & Core Systems
The notes scroll up from the bottom of the screen near the top and players need to swing the Wiimote in the right direction at the right moment. Both players play the same song, but with a different style. Based on the performance, the style of the player performing best is heard dominantly. When the other player improves, the volume is adjusted into the other direction and as such the song is constantly mixed based on the different styles. There are also different attacks to use while playing.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Contrary to contemporary music games, missing a note does not influence the music itself, only the shift in volume towards a certain player.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Battle of the Bands | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | THQ Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Planet Moon Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | THQ Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Planet Moon Studios | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | GameWizz Digital Entertainment | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Music | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | THQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Planet Moon Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | THQ | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-21 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-23 | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-04-21 | North America | PriceCharting |
| April 21, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| May 23, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 785138301570 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RHXE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0013RFTBE | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 64502119 | United States | MobyGames |
| asin | B0013RFTBE | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 64502119 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 785138301570 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
