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Rock Band 4 (2015) is a music rhythm game. Play along with licensed music using specially made plastic controllers acting as guitars, drum kits and microphones. The game comes with 65 songs spanning the 1960's to 2010's. The music appears as coloured blocks racing towards you indicating what buttons to press in time with the music. You can also sing-along with the microphones. No musical instrument knowledge is required to play and you can play on your own or with friends. So if you ever fancied being a rock star this is the game to try.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Rock Band 4 22 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 16 months ago.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Rock Band 4 22 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 16 months ago.
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Rock Band 4 is a music rhythm game. Play along with licensed music using specially made plastic controllers acting as guitars, drum kits and microphones. The game comes with 65 songs spanning the 1960's to 2010's. The music appears as coloured blocks racing towards you indicating what buttons to press in time with the music. You can also sing-along with the microphones. No musical instrument knowledge is required to play and you can play on your own or with friends. So if you ever fancied being a rock star this is the game to try.
Rock Band 4 challenges you to play individual songs or a set list of your choice. There's a career mode where you play as a touring band. Originally you could also download songs from an extensive online store, but this has been discontinued.
All Rock Band titles require specialist equipment. You cannot play Rock Band using the standard controllers. The guitars, drum kits and microphones can be purchased from mostly second-hand sources (often as refurbished items) and with an adaptor you can also use guitars from the predecessor game Guitar Hero.
To play guitar you hold down the coloured buttons on the neck to match the same coloured blocks seen on the screen and also strum with a strum button. Although it gives you the feeling of playing a guitar it does not aid learning this instrument in real life. The drum kit on the other hand is more similar to the real thing, with multiple pads and a foot pedal. The game is quite physically demanding, especially the drum set, and prolonged sessions may cause muscle pain, so be careful not to play for too long.
The series contains the following:
Plus some specialist versions which include
This game is best experienced with a group of people with the full set of instruments (lead and bass guitars, drum kit and microphone) and is ideal in a party setting. For lovers of rock music both popular and obscure.
Rock Band 4 challenges you to play individual songs or a set list of your choice. There's a career mode where you play as a touring band. Originally you could also download songs from an extensive online store, but this has been discontinued.
All Rock Band titles require specialist equipment. You cannot play Rock Band using the standard controllers. The guitars, drum kits and microphones can be purchased from mostly second-hand sources (often as refurbished items) and with an adaptor you can also use guitars from the predecessor game Guitar Hero.
To play guitar you hold down the coloured buttons on the neck to match the same coloured blocks seen on the screen and also strum with a strum button. Although it gives you the feeling of playing a guitar it does not aid learning this instrument in real life. The drum kit on the other hand is more similar to the real thing, with multiple pads and a foot pedal. The game is quite physically demanding, especially the drum set, and prolonged sessions may cause muscle pain, so be careful not to play for too long.
The series contains the following:
- Rock Band (2007) Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS, iOS
- Rock Band 2 (2008) Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii
- Rock Band 3 (2010) Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
- Rock Band 4 (2015) PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Plus some specialist versions which include
- The Beatles
- Lego Rock Band
- Green Day
- Rock Band Unplugged
This game is best experienced with a group of people with the full set of instruments (lead and bass guitars, drum kit and microphone) and is ideal in a party setting. For lovers of rock music both popular and obscure.
Benefits
Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 12 hours and 15 hours to complete. This time refers to the career mode, and will depend highly on the skill of the players.
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Parental Guidance (PG) for Mild Themes, Drug and Sexual References, Coarse Language.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. The skills required to play the game would be suitable for this age (the full size guitar may be a bit too unwieldy for smaller children).
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
In-game purchases of additional song downloads are now discontinued.
The following in-game purchases are available:
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One.
In-game purchases of additional song downloads are now discontinued.
The following in-game purchases are available:
Rock Band 3 Export Pack
Rock Band Hits Pack 01
Rock Band Hits Pack 02
Rock Band Hits Pack 03
Rock Band Rivals Expansion
Rock Band Rivals Expansion Pack
Rock Band Rivals Launch Pack
Rock Band Sampler Pack
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 06/10/2015, updated in 2017
Out Now: PS4 and Xbox One
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (4 online)
Genres: Action, Rhythm (Physically Active and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features Documented (Tweet Developer)
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
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