Rock Band (2007)

Developer: Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios
Publisher: MTV Games, Electronic Arts
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Genres: Music
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 115 player ratings

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How it feels

A loud, joyful group performance where friends pretend to be rock stars together, riding the rhythm of familiar songs.

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Rock Band is a music video game that allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular rock music songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments.

What players say

A landmark party music game whose magic is the communal joy of four people playing in a virtual band together, treated as the rhythm-game crowd-pleaser of its year. It feels celebratory and social rather than demanding, with a hit-packed setlist designed to get a room going.

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