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Rock Band Unplugged
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Fun, challenging music game for PSP, with teen lyrics.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this music game is rated "Teen" for some potentially offensive rock lyrics and cartoon-like musicians who can be suggestively dressed.
What's it about?
Put a band in your pocket with ROCK BAND UNPLUGGED, the first in MTV Games' popular rhythm game series created exclusively for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). With a look, feel,and sound of the console games, players can take their virtual act on the road, acquire fans, and rise to the top by rocking out at each unlockable venue.
If you've never played a game of Rock Band or Guitar Hero, the concept is as follows: watch as music notes fly down the fret board and press the correct button(s) at the right time. The PSP version has you pressing the face buttons and the D-pad -- and this time around you get to jam along with all instruments on the same song. That's right, instead of selecting guitar, bass, drums or vocals (as with the popular console games), this PSP version has you hopping around from one instrument to another -- by pressing the left and right shoulder buttons -- to play notes/beats. The better you can do this, the more points you'll amass and the more songs, venues and characters you'll unlock.
Is it any good?
This twist on the tried-and-true game-play might take a bit of getting used to at first, but it feels intuitive after a short while. The 41-track musical selection is quite good, too, offering a handful of exclusive tracks to Unplugged (including Blink 182's "What's My Age Again") and past favorites from the franchise (such as Billy Idol's "White Wedding, Part 1"). Along with the ability to create your own super group, Unplugged also features extra game modes not found in its brethren -- including Band Survival and Warm Up (sorry, no multiplayer options) -- plus players can download new tunes over a DLC (downloadable content) store via Wi-Fi connection.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether this game -- which feels like it was designed for group play in front of the same television -- offers the same appeal while playing solo on a portable device. Should MTV Games keep this franchise on the TV or do you think the PSP offers fun on the go (such as passing time on an airplane)?
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Awesome game, wish I can give it 4.5 stars.
I wish I can give this 4.5 stars. The game is awesome, but this game includes the world's awesomest and lamest songs. The awesome songs (Move Along, Mr. Brightside, The Middle, Livin' on a Prayer) are fun, so you do good on them. The lamest songs (The Killing Jar, De-Luxe, Gasoline, Our Truth) are boring, so you do terrible on them because you just want to get it over with. I admit "Our Truth" isn't too bad, but the woman sound's like she's having a stroke, but you didn't come to know about that, right? Right. Okay, moving on, there's a music store, but you don't even have access to it unless you sign up for a "Playstation Account". This is worth buying it, believe me.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 3, 2011
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This Game Is Based On CSI Show But Not For Kids Because It May Have Too Much Blood Aand Guts
CSI
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Kid, 11 years old
December 21, 2010
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A Gameing Is For Girls Only!
Pink V Smile
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on for 9-10 year olds!
problably the greatest game of all time,I was playing it 5 minutes ago because it's so awesome and addicting! the music in the game contains mild language, but its 10 year old appropriate and tottaly awesome! i know this beacause! I'm 10!
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AGE
best game
i love this game so much it is a good game to me and like to review it a nother time it was a good game to play if you were board i love games to like some other kids but i think there awsome to me and my brother rontavis and my name is kristasia by and i will see you next time
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Kid, 11 years old
June 17, 2009
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It biew my eardrum.
This game is amazing!I loved playing it!It is addicting!
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Kid, 11 years old
January 1, 2011
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Is iffy To Ages 12+ And Up
GTA Family Guy
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Kid, 11 years old
December 30, 2010
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Is Fun And Lots Of Stuff For Kids And More!
Party Blast Video Game
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