I played through the game this afternoon with 3 of my friends. It was great to play music we all knew from the Beatles. The fact that it is the Beatles should be enough of a selling point here. But for those that are not convinced; it has alot to offer. Granted the main part of the game can be beat in just a few hours, but the replay value is priceless. This rockband rendition offers a new challenge: the Three Part Harmony. So for the first time more than one singer can “blend” their voices at different pitches from differnet microphones to recreate all the true vocal dynamics. This game is a lot more fun than I had given it credit for. Ther cut scenes after every level (4-7 songs a level) is well worth watching. Even the loading screens have something to offer in that they contain rare audio from unpublished recording sessions of the Beatles talking between takes. There is something like 45 (I think) songs on the game. About that many ar supposed to be available to download. And starting in the next few weeks they will be releasing full albums to download and play (“Abbey Road”, “Rubber Soul”, and ‘Sgt. Peppers” are three I have heard coming up) The visuals in the game are a bit more psychedelic than the other rockbands, which is cool.
I would highly reccomend this to anyone that appreciates music. ESPECIALLY to those how have never really taken to the Beatles. If anything will change your mind about their music this game is it. As my best friend said as we were playing Yellow Submarine: “This is surely going to introduce a new generation to the Beatles and hopefully inspire a new wave of musicians.” A dreamers wish maybe, but a good one none the less. Take care.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is one of the best game purchases I’ve ever made. I had always wanted a Rock Band game, but I didn’t have the space for the drum set (my favorite instrument). And then, the same time I move into a new house, they make a Rock Band game based on my favorite band of all time?! Fantastic.
Personal feelings aside, it’s also just an incredibly well made game. The animations are gorgeous — the opening cinematic literally gave me goosebumps. The game play is challenging, but scaleable so that it can be fun for a novice or an expert. The music is… well… it’s Beatles.
The instruments that come with the set are beautiful, feel solid, are responsive, and overall just feel like quality. I want the Gretsch Duo-Jet too!!
Harmony is a nice addition to the game, but as yet I haven’t found souls brave enough to try it with me.
The only quibble I have, which it appears others have as well, is that the content is a little light. I wish there were more songs, and I wish the story mode was a bit longer. That said, the story mode actually is longer than it appears… sure, I may have beat it in singing, but what about drums? Bass? Guitar? With harmony?
There’s an extra layer of fun if you’re truly a Beatles geek — many subtle touches were clearly aimed right at us. But it’s not necessary. Even my boyfriend’s 6 year old daughter loves to play it.
I don’t regret this purchase for a minute, and I don’t think you will either.
Rating: 4 / 5
My boyfriend and I love the Beatles and so I decided to purchase this as a suprise for my boyfriend. We have never purchased any of the Rock Band equipment prior to this purchase and that was the only reason why I purchased this set.
I’m glad that we waited for the right set to come out that fits both of our needs and likes.
I’m not very coordinated but I am having a lot of fun playing the easy mode.
We haven’t even had this set for 24 hours and we love it. What we love so far is that it’s actually Beatles member voices singing the songs and you have to acheive 5 stars to get the pictures and the story of every picture. I noticed a video after finishing the first story level and it was the Beatles Christmas Message where all 4 Beatles members are talking and thanking there fans for a good year.
There are a wide variety of songs and we are very excited to purchase the album downloads when they come out. We are big Beatles fans and spending the extra on money on the extra downloads will be worth every penny from the joy we get from playing this game and hearing their music again . . . after so long (even if we’re in our late 20′s).
Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted to love the kit so much but sadly the Hofner Bass left me disappointed. I’ve actually owned The Beatles Rock Band for the Playstation 3 since it came out. At first I used my Guitar Hero guitar with the game. I loved the game so much, I purchased the Gretsch-Duo Jet guitar which is fashioned after George Harrison’s guitar. It fit me like a glove. I can go a long time with it. Feels great. The Beatles Rock Band Limited Edition comes with Paul McCartney’s Hofner Bass which just feel uncomfortable to me (the neck is just too long), especially when playing it for a while. My left arm hurts after a while of playing. I wish I could trade in the Hofner Bass for another Gretsch-Duo Jet. I moved onto the other equipment. The instructions are a bit weak but it wasn’t that hard to figure out. Also, the keys are not perfectly flat on my Hofner Bass. It looks like they really skimped on the QA for my unit. Sad really since my Gretsch-Duo Jet felt like top quality when I first purchased it.
The drums are pretty nice. I don’t know if it is different from the Rock Band guitar but I remember my foot would get tired when I played with my friend’s Rock Band 2 drums. The pedal feels better. Response is great. I admit. I am not a pro when it comes to drums but as far as fun factor is concerned, I like it a lot.
The microphone is a Logitech microphone rebranded as a Rock Band microphone. It’s nice. I was actually surprised the microphone stand was better build quality than I expected. It has a lot of weight which means you microphone will not tip over easily when placed on the stand.
The song selection is pretty good. It has the most popular Ringo songs which is good because the songs Ringo sings in are songs which all four Beatles members sings…great songs to use when you have a party with lots of vocalists.
The graphics are beautifully done, especially songs which contain dreamscapes. It feels like you are inside of the Beatles dreams. I am not sure if the songs used in the game are the latest remastered ones but they do sound great when connected to a nice home theater receiver. I think what I enjoy best is that it appeals to so many different people because of the Beatles. My wife likes it (she is not into video games), my friends like it and my parents like it.
The one feature I do like about the Xbox 360 version over the PS3 version is that on the PS3, I need to use a USB wireless dongle whereas on the Xbox 360, it is not needed. One less thing to connect and also one less thing to lose. I highly recommend this package. I just wish MTV would have included George Harrison’s guitar instead of Paul McCartneys.
My wife and I enjoy the original Rock Band, but The Beatles: Rock Band takes that to new highs. I’ve been a Beatles fan since the 60′s, and now we can play along with these classic pieces. The downloadable content (Abbey Road Medley!) takes the game to new heights of fun. Highly recommended for any and all Rock Band players.
Rating: 5 / 5
I played through the game this afternoon with 3 of my friends. It was great to play music we all knew from the Beatles. The fact that it is the Beatles should be enough of a selling point here. But for those that are not convinced; it has alot to offer. Granted the main part of the game can be beat in just a few hours, but the replay value is priceless. This rockband rendition offers a new challenge: the Three Part Harmony. So for the first time more than one singer can “blend” their voices at different pitches from differnet microphones to recreate all the true vocal dynamics. This game is a lot more fun than I had given it credit for. Ther cut scenes after every level (4-7 songs a level) is well worth watching. Even the loading screens have something to offer in that they contain rare audio from unpublished recording sessions of the Beatles talking between takes. There is something like 45 (I think) songs on the game. About that many ar supposed to be available to download. And starting in the next few weeks they will be releasing full albums to download and play (“Abbey Road”, “Rubber Soul”, and ‘Sgt. Peppers” are three I have heard coming up) The visuals in the game are a bit more psychedelic than the other rockbands, which is cool.
A dreamers wish maybe, but a good one none the less. Take care.
I would highly reccomend this to anyone that appreciates music. ESPECIALLY to those how have never really taken to the Beatles. If anything will change your mind about their music this game is it. As my best friend said as we were playing Yellow Submarine: “This is surely going to introduce a new generation to the Beatles and hopefully inspire a new wave of musicians.”
Rating: 5 / 5
This is one of the best game purchases I’ve ever made. I had always wanted a Rock Band game, but I didn’t have the space for the drum set (my favorite instrument). And then, the same time I move into a new house, they make a Rock Band game based on my favorite band of all time?! Fantastic.
Personal feelings aside, it’s also just an incredibly well made game. The animations are gorgeous — the opening cinematic literally gave me goosebumps. The game play is challenging, but scaleable so that it can be fun for a novice or an expert. The music is… well… it’s Beatles.
The instruments that come with the set are beautiful, feel solid, are responsive, and overall just feel like quality. I want the Gretsch Duo-Jet too!!
Harmony is a nice addition to the game, but as yet I haven’t found souls brave enough to try it with me.
The only quibble I have, which it appears others have as well, is that the content is a little light. I wish there were more songs, and I wish the story mode was a bit longer. That said, the story mode actually is longer than it appears… sure, I may have beat it in singing, but what about drums? Bass? Guitar? With harmony?
There’s an extra layer of fun if you’re truly a Beatles geek — many subtle touches were clearly aimed right at us. But it’s not necessary. Even my boyfriend’s 6 year old daughter loves to play it.
I don’t regret this purchase for a minute, and I don’t think you will either.
Rating: 4 / 5
My boyfriend and I love the Beatles and so I decided to purchase this as a suprise for my boyfriend. We have never purchased any of the Rock Band equipment prior to this purchase and that was the only reason why I purchased this set.
I’m glad that we waited for the right set to come out that fits both of our needs and likes.
I’m not very coordinated but I am having a lot of fun playing the easy mode.
We haven’t even had this set for 24 hours and we love it. What we love so far is that it’s actually Beatles member voices singing the songs and you have to acheive 5 stars to get the pictures and the story of every picture. I noticed a video after finishing the first story level and it was the Beatles Christmas Message where all 4 Beatles members are talking and thanking there fans for a good year.
There are a wide variety of songs and we are very excited to purchase the album downloads when they come out. We are big Beatles fans and spending the extra on money on the extra downloads will be worth every penny from the joy we get from playing this game and hearing their music again . . . after so long (even if we’re in our late 20′s).
Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted to love the kit so much but sadly the Hofner Bass left me disappointed. I’ve actually owned The Beatles Rock Band for the Playstation 3 since it came out. At first I used my Guitar Hero guitar with the game. I loved the game so much, I purchased the Gretsch-Duo Jet guitar which is fashioned after George Harrison’s guitar. It fit me like a glove. I can go a long time with it. Feels great. The Beatles Rock Band Limited Edition comes with Paul McCartney’s Hofner Bass which just feel uncomfortable to me (the neck is just too long), especially when playing it for a while. My left arm hurts after a while of playing. I wish I could trade in the Hofner Bass for another Gretsch-Duo Jet. I moved onto the other equipment. The instructions are a bit weak but it wasn’t that hard to figure out. Also, the keys are not perfectly flat on my Hofner Bass. It looks like they really skimped on the QA for my unit. Sad really since my Gretsch-Duo Jet felt like top quality when I first purchased it.
The drums are pretty nice. I don’t know if it is different from the Rock Band guitar but I remember my foot would get tired when I played with my friend’s Rock Band 2 drums. The pedal feels better. Response is great. I admit. I am not a pro when it comes to drums but as far as fun factor is concerned, I like it a lot.
The microphone is a Logitech microphone rebranded as a Rock Band microphone. It’s nice. I was actually surprised the microphone stand was better build quality than I expected. It has a lot of weight which means you microphone will not tip over easily when placed on the stand.
The song selection is pretty good. It has the most popular Ringo songs which is good because the songs Ringo sings in are songs which all four Beatles members sings…great songs to use when you have a party with lots of vocalists.
The graphics are beautifully done, especially songs which contain dreamscapes. It feels like you are inside of the Beatles dreams. I am not sure if the songs used in the game are the latest remastered ones but they do sound great when connected to a nice home theater receiver. I think what I enjoy best is that it appeals to so many different people because of the Beatles. My wife likes it (she is not into video games), my friends like it and my parents like it.
The one feature I do like about the Xbox 360 version over the PS3 version is that on the PS3, I need to use a USB wireless dongle whereas on the Xbox 360, it is not needed. One less thing to connect and also one less thing to lose. I highly recommend this package. I just wish MTV would have included George Harrison’s guitar instead of Paul McCartneys.
Highly recommended except for the guitar.
Rating: 4 / 5
My wife and I enjoy the original Rock Band, but The Beatles: Rock Band takes that to new highs. I’ve been a Beatles fan since the 60′s, and now we can play along with these classic pieces. The downloadable content (Abbey Road Medley!) takes the game to new heights of fun. Highly recommended for any and all Rock Band players.
Rating: 5 / 5