ars technica review of Rock Band

[Mr Kleen]

Four controllers, $170, and a dream: a review of Rock Band

The Good
Each instrument is high-quality and feels great
Band World Tour keeps everyone motivated to play their best
Drumming teaches you actual rhythm and coordination
The song selection is top notch
The level of customization for the characters is much deeper than it first appears
The presentation is great, with more realistic characters than Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero controllers work fine
The Fender adds a few neat tricks to the experience

The Bad
The single-player experience isn't as fun as Guitar Hero
Only launches as a bundle
Needs more choices for faces in character creation
Needs a lot of space to play properly
The song list could use more songs with female vocals

The Ugly
In your group of friends, there will be a person who doesn't think they can sing and can. There is also someone who thinks they can sing and can't.

[sirwilliam]

The Ugly
In your group of friends, there will be a person who doesn't think they can sing and can. There is also someone who thinks they can sing and can't.

Haha...so true.

[ElZorro]

The Ugly
In your group of friends, there will be a person who doesn't think they can sing and can. There is also someone who thinks they can sing and can't.

I call dibs on the first type... I nominate Julian for the second.

[Sabre]

The Ugly
In your group of friends, there will be a person who doesn't think they can sing and can. There is also someone who thinks they can sing and can't.

I call dibs on the first type... I nominate Julian for the second.

Ok, so you're right.... I can't sing worth a shit

[Libra Monkee]

I can sing! As long as harmony isn't an issue.

[ElZorro]

I can sing! As long as harmony isn't an issue.

(and you've had a couple pints)