I was pretty skeptical about this game when I saw the commerical on TV. But now I have it and love it! The game is pretty easy to play, but the guitar and bass hammer-ons & pull-offs aren't very good, but w/e. Plus, the LEGO figures are kinda cute (in a way), how they dance around and play music. The cut scenes are funny even without voices, which is what makes them funnier! Although there are a few suggestive lyrics (haven't heard any yet, but the box says so) it's a game for the whole family! Love it! You should get it!
LEGO Rock Band
(2009, Video Games - Music, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
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Common Sense says
Simplified, no-fail Rock Band with a whimsical story.
In this game kids can: create an avatar, live vicariously, play multiplayer games, play music, play with others
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of LEGO Rock Band was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that LEGO Rock Band is a music simulation game that is purposely made easier to play than traditional Rock Band games. It features a Super Easy mode that allows newbies and kids to play. It couples the playing of music with a silly LEGO-themed story about a band traveling the universe using the power of rock to do fantastical things. With tongue-in-cheek humor, the LEGO characters can misbehave: trash a hotel room, belch, and destroy an outhouse while someone is in it. A few song lyrics refer to violent situations and allude to drugs, but it is all pretty mild.
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- Families can talk about the humor presented in the game. What makes the LEGO characters so amusing?
- This game is purposely easy to play and creates a no-fail environment. Do you like games like this one, or do you crave the competition?
- How important is it to you to like the song you are playing? Is it all about the difficulty of the game play or do you play better if it is a song you like?
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What’s the Story?
LEGO ROCK BAND combines the popular play mechanics of the Rock Band series of music simulation games with the charming tongue-in-cheek story-telling found in the LEGO series of adventure games (LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Batman, and LEGO Indiana Jones). It also makes the playing of music easier by providing a "Super Easy" mode where all you have to do is strum the guitar controller, hit any drum, or sing in time to the music. In the story mode, which can be explored alone or with up to 3 friends playing different instruments, you form a band of LEGO characters and play gigs to earn LEGO studs. You start locally, but as you earn more studs, you can purchase crazy LEGO vehicles to take you across the universe to perform in bigger and wilder venues including a spooky mansion or even on the moon. The music is varied from classics like Rascal Flats "Life is a Highway" to crowd-pleasers that include Queen's "We Are the Champions" to Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters."
Is It Any Good?
This version of Rock Band is perfect for families who are new to music gaming. It has excellent tutorials that explain how to use the different instrument controllers. It creates a no-fail environment because whenever you are doing poorly, the game provides you with a recovery mode so that you are never booed off the stage. With five levels of difficulty, the game can be enjoyed by newbies and seasoned players alike.
For kids, not only can you select the "Super Easy" mode, but you can also choose to play shorter versions of some of the songs. On drums, the kick drum can be set to play automatically. And since the music videos are performed by LEGO characters (LEGO David Bowie is a hoot), there is never any questionable music video content. Plus the story is so much fun as you harness the power of rock to vanquish a giant octopus, chase away ghosts, and even demolish a skyscraper.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Warner Bros. Games
Released on: 11/3/2009, Price: $29.99-$49.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Lyrics
Released on: 11/3/2009, Price: $29.99-$49.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Lyrics
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
Better than I thought it would be!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Whole Family Fun
This is a great game! As others have said, it is easy for 5 year old to play and challenging for my 9 year old (and me!). We all really enjoy it, and it certainly teaches about rhythm. Yes, there are a few songs with lyrics that are questionable, but we are concentrating so hard on playing that we haven't even noticed.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Family fun for all ages
This game is a LOT of fun. As a dumbed down version of Rock Band this gives the family fun to all skill levels. While there is a bit of competition the lack of fail and turning off the kick drum makes it a LOT of simple fun. While there can be some issues with lyrics especially if you access downloadable content from other Rock Band games, it's no worse than what is on the radio.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Harmonix has done it again.
Learn about some bands (David Bowie, Queen, I knew these bands before any of the RB/GH games), and get a impressive, addicting storyline. Get this for Single and Multiplayer (**NOTE** NO ONLINE MULTIPLAYER UNLESS IMPORTED INTO RB2. ONLY SAME-CONSOLE MULTIPLAYER).
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Good for a 6+ Boy
My 6 year old boy loves it. It has a "Super Easy" mode where the kids can just strum the guitar. I chose the educational highlight because it can teach the kids rhythm and basic drums. Real instruments and music lessons are better but this is a good introduction to playing music. Since I have to musical talent it is nice "jamming" with my son even though it is with plastic instruments.
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| 60% | of parents say it's educational |
| 40% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 40% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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