Its not enough that they have music cds, movies, the tv show, clothing, and other merchandise, but now they get a video game to support the commercialism. This game for every system out now is nothing but a b-version of rock band. It doesnt even come with guitar controllers and mics and drum periphrials like rock band. I dont own this but know it would be a complete waste of time and money. My advice; forget this junk and buy rock band or guitar hero because they are better than this video game.
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The Naked Brothers Band: The Video Game
(2008, Video Games - Music, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, LeapPad Learning System, Playstation, Little Touch LeapPad, Leapster, My First LeapPad, Quantum Pad Learning System, iQuest, VSmile, Game Boy advance, Mac/Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox)
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Rhythm game will appeal to Naked Bros. fans, few others.
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This review of The Naked Brothers Band: The Video Game was written by Chad Sapieha
Parents need to know that this game feels like a promotional tool for The Naked Brothers Band television show and music. It could make impressionable kids want to watch the Naked Brothers Band TV show and movies, as well as purchase Naked Brothers Band CDs and merchandise. That said, if your kids are interested enough in the game that they want to play it, then they probably desire these things already. Aside from the commercialism, there's little about the game that warrants wariness. The lyrics are squeaky clean, as is the bare bones story in tour mode.
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What’s the Story?
The Naked Brothers Band (of Nickelodeon television fame) get in on the interactive music craze with THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND: THE VIDEO GAME, a rhythm game that allows players to pretend they're the musicians in the band. We get to try our hands at guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and cello, as well as sing along with lead vocalist Nat. No pricey peripherals are required; players simply shake the Wii's motion-sensitive remote and nunchuk.
Several modes are available, including a single-player tour that has the player taking on the role of each band member in turn as the group travels across the country playing gigs in cities including Seattle, New Orleans, and New York. You can also jam alone using the instrument of your choice, or play with or against another player in party mode.
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The instrument simulations are well done. The guitar, bass, and cello play more or less the same; players use the nunchuk's joystick to select the proper note, then shake the remote to strum (or pluck, as the case may be). Playing the drums involves simply shaking the remote and nunchuk in time with onscreen cues. The keyboard is arguably the trickiest of all the instruments, as it forces players to peck notes with each hand by pressing directions on the control stick or d-pad while shaking either the nunchuk or remote. It can feel a little like trying to pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time, but it's fun.
Of course, a player's enjoyment of these instruments will be influenced directly by his or her appreciation of the music featured in the game. If you don't dig The Naked Brothers Band's particular brand of kiddy pop, then there's not much point in picking up a controller. Also keep in mind that while the game plays well, it doesn't look particularly impressive. The character models only vaguely resemble their real-life counterparts, and they animate awkwardly. What's more the frame rate occasionally lags mid-song, making the approaching notes appear to slow down -- not good in a game that relies on rhythm. It's a surprisingly entertaining musical experience, given its television show roots, but it still feels like a budget title.
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Released on 10/20/2008, price $$20-$50, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title off for age 6 and give it
This stuff only mocks rock band
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Dumb!!!
Alex thinks to much that he's funny. Nat Keeps on writing stupid songs about Rosalina. Rosalina keeps on getting mad at Nat. Nat and Alex's & Nat's dad is way to wierd. My dad thought that dark brown, long hair dood was a girl. But I think Alex's & Nat's babysitter is cool.kind of I Sorda think th Naked Brothers Band is dumb. By the way, The Naked brothers Band is a ugly name for a famous band.
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