Rock Band
About the Game
Rock Band , by the original developers behind the Guitar Hero games, takes the concept a step further. Instead of solely playing the guitar along with songs, this game allows players to start a full virtual band with up to four players, with different sequences for each of the three supported peripherals: guitar (electric and bass), drum, and microphone. At its core, the gameplay is based on hitting scrolling notes on the screen in time (scrolling vertically for drums and guitar) and getting the right pitch for vocals (scrolling horizontally at the top of the screen, along with the lyrics). The game offers a Solo Tour Mode for a single player or a Band World Tour (as well as Quick Play) for two to four players.
Gameplay & Core Systems
By doing well, players earn cash to customize the characters in the Rock Shop, with tattoos, face paint, clothing, and logos. Other customizations include movements on stage, instruments, and the general physique and appearance in the game. To succeed, players need to reach a set score through their combined performances. Multipliers for playing perfectly are tracked for the individual instruments, and there can also be separate difficulty levels. The Star Power from the Guitar Hero series has been replaced by Overdrive, a meter filled by not making any mistakes in certain sections of a song.
Standout Features
- Next to the Overdrive sections, there are also Union Phrases (score bonus and extra Overdrive) and sometimes Big Rock Endings at the end of a song, where another bonus can be gained.
- Performing poorly can also have the band lose fans.
Modes & Ways to Play
In the Tour Mode, players visit 41 venues in seventeen different cities. Next to the main modes, there is also a versus mode for the individual instruments (Tug of War), Score Duel (get the most points), and a Tutorial mode.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Rock Band | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | MTV Games | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Pi Studios, LLC. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Australia | Australia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | Australia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Passion Pictures | Australia | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Curious Pictures | Australia | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Perspective Studios, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | MTV Games | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Pi Studios, LLC. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | GameWizz Digital Entertainment | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Liquid Development, LLC | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Passion Pictures | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Curious Pictures | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Perspective Studios, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Guitar Controller | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Microphone | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | 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 | MTV Games | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Harmonix | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | MTV Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-07 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2008-11-07 | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2008-09-25 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-06-22 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 22, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 25, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| asin | B0016HLABO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 65871924 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633158977 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633360882 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030930064679 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030930064679 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
