Comments on: Wii The Beatles: Rock Band – Software Only

By: B. Schoolman

B. Schoolman — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:06:55 +0000

I love Beatles music, and my son has become a huge Beatles fan, so to that extent, the game is great. The problem is that Beatles songs just aren’t that complicated, many of them aren’t particularly fast-paced, and the actual playing of the instruments is not very difficult. Especially with all the hype, I expected more and better from the gameplay, so for me, it was a disappointment.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: N. Bruske

N. Bruske — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:26:55 +0000

This was ok…Expected a little more. The songs are fun to sing but my Guitar Hero Guitar has a little trouble strumming when it should. Took forever to collaborate the guitar and it isn’t quite like the Guitar Hero Games I played…Perhaps the guitar just isn’t compatible, not sure.

The graphics on the game are pretty cool. Maybe rent out this game first and see if you like it.

Rating: 3 / 5

By: Anthony R. Villa

Anthony R. Villa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:43:21 +0000

Great product. Had a great time listening to the music. One of the first gifts I ever received as a kid was the album “Meet The Beatles” when I was about 8 years old. My kids love this game. They play it often and I can’t help but to join in. Buy it!
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Elaine Adamcewicz

Elaine Adamcewicz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:55:52 +0000

My problem with Rock Band: Beatles is the same problem with all Rock Band products -- they just can't seem to strike a good balance between easy to the point of falling asleep (medium setting) and so difficult you fail every song (hard setting -- several titles later and I still can't handle that orange fret).

This is in contrast to the Guitar Hero series, that is extremely enjoyable on medium by making it suitably challenging but not discouragingly so.

I guess I should mention I'm in my 40's and don't have the time or attention span to play a game 8 hours a day to truly master it. I just want something I can pick up and have fun with.

It probably doesn't help that The Beatles, who unquestioningly were pioneers who changed the face of music forever, really don't have the most technically complex melodies compared to more modern tunes.

Lastly, I know it's impossible to put together a set list that will please everyone (particularly from such an enormous portfolio), but really this volume contained NONE of my favorites. What are the odds of that? There are a few songs I like, but absolutely nothing that really excited me.

Apart from the cool Beatles-specific graphics, this really doesn't have much to offer anyone but the biggest Beatles fan. Rating: 3 / 5

By: T

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:10:17 +0000

My teenage daughter is a Beatles freak. She is loving it. While I like their music, I think I have had my fill.
Rating: 4 / 5