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[Torgo]

PS Nation
8.5/10

 

[toythatkills]

Well I can't play RB3 on my Xbone so there's a reason right there.

That would be the "not having Rock Band 3 around" part of my post. It was only two sentences long, man, come on.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

In the in game store, you'd think there'd be a way to just "download all" or at least list all the songs you own so that you can pick some to download or something.

I mean, either way, it shouldn't be on me to find all those tracks.

My understanding is if you own it, it shows up as purchased in your track list (in the game). Then you can download it from there. You're not going to have to comb through the console's store to find everything.

 

[RyanPierre]

This is reviewing exactly as I thought it would. Solid game, fantastic gameplay as ever, but no point at all upgrading if you've still got Rock Band 3 around.

...unless you're interested in the new features?

 

[KaYotiX]

Cant wait, glad it getting solid reviews!!

 

[toythatkills]

...unless you're interested in the new features?

lol

 

[espher]

lol

As a vocalist, with the exception of RBN tracks ducking out, RB4 is better for me. ymmv.

 

[Listonosh]

GameZone - No score, equal part positives and negatives it seems like

Rock Band 4 is, for the most part, exactly the game you remembered. Sure, there are some slight refinements and changes to mix it up a bit, but even if you're stuck in the old ways of Rock Band, you can recreate that experience exactly. That may or may not be a negative for you. If you're looking for an all new experience, Rock Band 4 doesn't really bring it. What it does bring, however, is the full band experience to current-gen consoles. If, like me, you've already parted with your last-gen consoles, and missed rocking out with your friends, then this release was a long time coming.

On one hand, those coming in from past Rock Band will ease right into the new game. All past DLC is there, legacy controller support is there, and a suite of customizable gameplay options make it one of the most user friendly rhythm games to date. However, for those that are investing in Rock Band 4 for the first time, will find a rather slim track list on disc, one that they'll certainly want to increase in size with DLC.

 

[ElNino]

That would be the "not having Rock Band 3 around" part of my post. It was only two sentences long, man, come on.

But my 360 is in the basement now in my "kids" space. That's good for them, but if I want to play Rock Band I'd like to do it in the family room again. Now I can, and I will have almost all of my library as well along with new songs.

 

[CloudWolf]

This is reviewing exactly as I thought it would. Solid game, fantastic gameplay as ever, but no point at all upgrading if you've still got Rock Band 3 around.

September by Earth Wind and Fire is coming to Rock Band 4, that's reason enough for me.

 

[antitrop]

September by Earth Wind and Fire is coming to Rock Band 4, that's reason enough for me.

Do you remember the 21st night of September?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

September by Earth Wind and Fire is coming to Rock Band 4, that's reason enough for me.

Plus Van Halen and U2.

Do you remember the 21st night of September?

 

[The Last Wizard]

September by Earth Wind and Fire is coming to Rock Band 4, that's reason enough for me.

Interest rising again

Plus Van Halen and U2.

Beautiful

 

[PulseONE]

I want it but uuuugh my drums stopped working as well as one of my guitars...and my other guitar has a key that only works if you hold it down really hard...

All that IS working is my proguitar and mic...but I miss the days when my friends and I would have Rockband parties

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

can anyone load the gamespot video review? I can't get it to work in chrome or safari

 

[ElyrionX]

Does DLC integrate into the career mode? Also, I can't find a list of DLC songs available.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Does DLC integrate into the career mode? Also, I can't find a list of DLC songs available.

Yes, in fact reviewers are saying that DLC makes the career mode a much less repetitive experience.

All but about 75 songs on this page can still be purchased as DLC. Everything released after Rock Band 3's launch is still available.

 

[Turdburger]

All my Rb1-3 DLC is 360 and I went ps4 this gen so I guess I'm screwed

 

[Lady Gaia]

...unless you're interested in the new features?

...or new DLC.

 

[Ozone]

Does DLC integrate into the career mode? Also, I can't find a list of DLC songs available.

http://www.harmonixmusic.com/games/rock-band/legacy-songs/

 

[Listonosh]

Really bummed about not being able to re-download Rock Band 1, 2 songs, after being able to for Rock Band 3. Really shitty because both those games had some great songs.

 

[RyanPierre]

lol

And now that I've played RB4, the freestyle solos are a game-changer. This is the biggest upgrade to the core guitar gameplay there's ever been. So, lol to your lol