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LEGO Rock Band
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS
- Price: $29.99-$49.99
- Genre: Music
Common Sense Media says
Simplified, no-fail Rock Band with a whimsical story.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
Online interaction: You can download more family-friendly songs from the LEGO Rock Band store if playing on the Xbox 360 or the PS3. It is also possible to export the LEGO Rock Band songs to other Rock Band games.
What families can talk about
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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My 6 year old daughter loved playing the drums on super easy mode. We got to spend some good quality family time together. With other rock bands she would get too frustrated and we would have to quit. Today we played through 7 straight songs before we had to quit for dinner.
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Lego + Rock Band = A Perfect Kid's Match
The lovable Lego franchise meets the Rock Band interface in a game the kids love but I find a bit blah in terms of song choice. Humor abounds but I wish there was more Lego-like construction playability.
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Rock On!
This was my first rock band game. Its easy to play, fun, and has lego characters! Sure there are a few times the h-word is said in a few songs (You give love a bad name and suddenly i see), but it is by far one of the best music games for kids. In some challenges there are a few instances of violence.
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Better than I thought it would be!
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!
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AGE
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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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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Kid, 3 years old
December 23, 2009
AGE
good for 9+
I like it
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Kid, 12 years old
October 4, 2010
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I'm gonna get it and play it (either on ds or wii)
well, my parents might not let me play this because its a rock band style game,but the lyrics arent very questionable,as the main review states. just one "hell".
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Kid, 12 years old
May 17, 2010
AGE
be warned
there is some language!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 23, 2010
AGE
Five stars! Love it!
This is a great game for kids who love jamming out and for lego lovers!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Music |
| Developer: | Warner Bros. Games |
| Release date: | November 3, 2009 |
| Price: | $29.99-$49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Lyrics |
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