Rock Band (Xbox 360, 2007)

Gameplay: 9.5
Truly groundbreaking in both premise and execution, Rock Band is as close as you can get to really being on stage. With unique gameplay mechanics for each instrument (vocals, guitar, bass, and drums), Rock Band offers up several different ways to play, but the real meat of the game comes from the four player co-op modes, particularly the co-op World Tour.

Graphics: 8.5
The game has a great presentation with clean menus, and a smooth framerate. The activity going on in the background is a step above what you see on Guitar Hero III, with cool effects and more animated crowds and venues.

Sound: 9.0
While the few cover versions throughout the tracklist sound a bit off, they are few and far between in Rock Band, as the game boasts an impressive number of original master recordings, which sound as good now as when they first hit the airwaves.

Difficulty: Medium

Concept: 9.5
Rock Band turns the genre on its head, offering a highly polished rhythm game that stands as the quintessential testament to all of the progress that the genre has made over the past few years and allowing you to rock as never before.

Multiplayer: 9.5
Allowing you rock out with 3 friends across several different instruments is a fantastic notion for the rhythm-game genre, and Rock Band carries it in brand new directions. There are even some competitive modes in the mix to let you duke it out with a friend. The only downer is the lack of an online multiplayer World Tour.

Overall: 9.3
Rock Band is the next step in the rhythm game genre and the party game genre, effectively melding the two into an innovative package. While the build quality of the bundled peripherals feels a little flimsy and the whole thing is a bit pricey for many gamers’ budgets, the game is a wholehearted recommendation for any fan of music-based games.

I bought a Rock Band One month ago, it is very exilant, my son play every day and he is very happy with Rock Band.

Makes the drums sound and feel better with each hit, very highly recommended for Rock Band drum kits!!

I have played the game many times and never had a chance to purchase it. Now that most of my friends prefer this over Guitar Hero, i can play them online. Though i am more of a guitar hero fan, this game is great, has awesome multiplayer cant wait for the 2nd one!

We love this game! Boy if Wii thinks they've got interactive games that get you moving, they haven't played Rock Band. First time I tried playing the drums got me moving. I was even sore the next day. The whole family gets involved in this game. Our son really benefits from singing because it helps with his reading. Guitar and drums help with hand eye coordination.