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The Beatles: Rock Band

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User Score (297)

8.9
Expert Score (31)

8.9
Value for money (5)

8.5
Sound quality (4)

10
Gameplay (12)

9.9
Graphics (14)

9.5
Sound (9)

10
Control (3)

9.4
Addiction (3)

8.9
Lifespan (4)

8.1

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stunning graphics, presentation, lots of extras, beautiful presentation, music and graphics

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Expert Reviews

Video Game Generation

9.0/10

6 April 2011
Fans of the Fab Four will definitely find a lot to enjoy in Beatles Rock Band . Those of us who weren’t around for their tenure can get a virtual firsthand glimpse of just how popular and influential they were – boomers... Read more
- Who better for a Rock Band simulation title than the Beatles? And the fact that you get to play as one of them? And the painstaking accuracy, right down to the minutiae? Awesome., Extra mics can be added to give a full ...
- Too many good songs – expected songs, even classics and standards, omitted, generally in favor of lesser one (did we really need more than half of the, Let it Be, album…minus the iconic title track?), The fact that you're ...
xbox360.gamespy.com

9.0/10

5 September 2009
Further proof that you can have fun with a little help from your friends. Read more
- Beautiful presentation; three-part harmonies are a blast; lots of extras; Beatle Beats are a fun challenge.
- More songs would have been nice; if you're not a Beatles fan, this isn't the game for you.
Gamebosh

9.0/10

3 May 2011
By now, anyone interested in The Beatles: Rock Band will probably know the story of the game's development like the back of their hand. If not, read our preview , as it'll give you more of a detailed insight into the process. Read more
- Provides a greater appreciation for the music played, Loads of memorabilia to unlock, Much more replay value than you might initially think, Studio chatter between songs adds to the authenticity, Dream-scape sequences are ...
- Only having 1 instrument lessens the replay value and..., ...additional instruments and DLC rack up the price, Several memorable songs left out, Several staple Rock Band features removed, Can't give the dream-scapes the at...
Gaming Target

9.3/10

7 January 2010
The Beatles: Rock Band is as much a documentary as it is a game. The Beatles’ venerable music catalog is a great compliment to the Rock Band formula. Read more
VGChartz

9.0/10

17 November 2009
All it takes is a little help from your friends to have a blast with this music game. It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago the rhythm game genre was almost unknown on home consoles. Read more
Cheat Code Central

8.0/10

28 October 2009
The Beatles: Rock Band is an excellent game that any fan of The Beatles should consider buying. The stunning visual presentation, the well organized and thoughtfully guided tour of The Beatlles' career, the great music, and... Read more
Nintendo World Report

9.0/10

21 September 2009
The best of both worlds combined into one fabulous package. Read more
- Perfectly blends art style with music, Vocal Harmonies, Six players can play at once, The Beatles have a huge amount of great songs
- Framerate issues with large numbers of players, Lots of classic Beatles songs aren't on the default track list
Game Freaks 365

9.0/10

29 October 2009
The single greatest band to ever live. There, I said it. The Beatles are without a doubt, at least in my mind, the pinnacle of music in the modern age. Read more
NintendoStar

8.0/10

19 October 2009
Let’s be frank, the music genre has peaked. It happened about a year ago with the release of Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour. Read more
Vooks

17 October 2009
The Beatles: Rock Band superbly mixes fun, skill-based gameplay with a wonderfully accessible soundtrack to produce a high point in the ever-growing rhythm-action genre. Read more