What Critics Are Saying About Rock Band 4
The first round of reviews are in for Harmonix's return to their roots with the Rock Band series and although the revival may pack the extreme fun that made it loved back in the day, there's a few setbacks that halt it from being the success story it's aiming to be...
What Critics Said:
IGN - Review Score: 88/100
"Rock Band 4 makes smart choices in bringing the series back, even if its setlist is somewhat disappointing."
Game Informer - Review Score: 88/100
"Whether you’re importing a back catalog or not, the new title stands on its own with smart music selections, and skill-based gameplay refined over years of experimentation."
Game Revolution - Review Score: 80/100
"While the lack of online multiplayer and Practice Mode is disappointing given Rock Band 3's suite of features, reliving the experience of having friends playing alongside you (perhaps at a party you've arranged, ahem) in local co-operative play more than makes up for the difference."
Worth Playing - Review Score: 80/100
"It isn't really an upgrade from Rock Band 3. Rather, Rock Band 4 is more like a straightforward HD update for the current generation of systems."
GameSpot - Review Score: 70/100
"A lack of content and general stagnation hold this particular iteration of Rock Band back, but new ideas like Freestyle Solos genuinely enhance the core experience, which remains a sincere and joyful celebration of music."
Rock Band 4 releases tomorrow, October 6th, on PlayStation 4 & Xbox One.