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5.9 out of 10

Battle of the Bands

 

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  • User Score (14)
    5.6 5.6 from 14 reviewers
  • Expert Score (33)
    5.7 5.7 from 33 reviewers
  • Gameplay (6)
    5.3 5.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Graphics (6)
    5.7 5.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Sound (6)
    7.1 7.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    4.7 4.7 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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7-8
(9)
5-6
(20)
3-4
(3)
1-2
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GamingTrend

    7.3/10
    10 December 2011

    You truly have not lived until you have heard 'Insane in the Brain' on a glockenspiel! THQ has taken the Guitar Hero concept and really flipped it on its head … Read more

    • Marching Band aspect is my kind of funny, Can listen to all the tracks, … without unlocks, … in any of the 5 styles on the fly, Fun graphics, Good music selection
    • Marching Band aspect is my kind of funny, Can listen to all the tracks, … without unlocks, … in any of the 5 styles on the fly, Fun graphics, Good music selection
  2. HDR

    7.5/10
    2 June 2008

    Battle of the Bands may have some control wobbliness, its momentum meter may be faked entirely, and its attacks may be more bark than they are bite, but dang it if the game isn't still fun. Read more

    • Genre-mixing songs is pure genius, Attacks are goofy, yet fun, Unexpectedly addictive
    • Controls are a bit loose, Attacks could be fleshed out better
  3. Video Game Generation

    Video Game Generation
    5.5/10
    20 June 2008

    Battle of the Bands seems more like a WiiWare title than a full-fledged purchase, and for $39.99 I expect more. It can be fully completed in a matter of hours. Read more

    • Very simple to learn., Good selection of original songs., Fun for a short amount of time.
    • Lackluster graphics., Bad value for the typical price suggested., Terribly easy., Little or no replay value., Horrible cover songs.
  4. DreamStation.cc

    DreamStation.cc
    5.0/10
    11 October 2008

    Battle of the Bands has a good idea, but fails on almost every account to deliver. From the washed out, block graphics to the shoddy, unresponsive gameplay, there is really nothing to recommend a purchase here. Read more

  5. xbox360.gamespy.com

    5.0/10
    8 May 2008

    THQ gets its groove on with this genre-bending musical competition. Read more

    • The musical mash-up is a clever gimmick; attacks add more depth to the gameplay.
    • The simple gameplay quickly grows boring; it never feels like you're actually controlling the music.
  • User Reviews

  1. Unique fun - great value!

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: MEG327, Amazon
    31 December 2010 See Product at Amazon ($8.79)

    Having paid under $10 for this title, I wasn't expecting much, and I put off trying it out until late Christmas night. I ended up playing for a long time since it was so much more fun than I had expected! Read more or see product

  2. Limited Gameplay Guitar Hero/Rock Band Knock Off

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: kjscrafts, epinions.com
    3 weeks ago

    This is basically like the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games in that you do actions in the beat with t Read more

    • Variety of music styles, rather easy controls
    • Lacks depth, no decent country music
  3. Limited Gameplay Guitar Hero/Rock Band Knock Off

    epinions.com
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: kjscrafts, epinions.com
    28 May 2008

    This is basically like the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games in that you do actions in the beat with t Read more

    • Variety of music styles, rather easy controls
    • Lacks depth, no decent country music
  4. Battle Of The Bands (Wii): Great cheap alternative to guitar hero

    	 Dooyoo
    Reviewer: mdhughes03, Dooyoo
    22 June 2008

    Fun for all ages and abilities Read more

    • Cheap, no extra equipment needed
    • lacks the fun of having the guitar-shaped remote
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  • Manufacturer's Description

Enter into the world of musical combat where your rhythmic skills and weaponized instruments are your tools for domination. Welcome to the Battle of the Bands™!

  • 5 music genres: Rock, Country, Marching Band, Hip Hop and Ranchero
  • 11 unique style bands
  • 30 licensed tracks (each in 5 genres totaling 150 songs)
  • 70 special weapons and attacks
  • Battle of the Bands: Prove your favorite music genre is better than the opponents’
  • Weaponized Instruments: Battle to the t…

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