Rock Band features found on Game Informer |
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There have been mixed reactions regarding Harmonix' upcoming title, Rock Band. Its scale alone is overwhelming, making skeptics think it would be difficult to pull off. Many fear the price tag that would come with the game, while hardcore rock fans fear not how much it would cost.Some of its biggest features are finally revealed by Game Informer, as a poster over at NeoGAF forums reported.
As expected, there will be four campaigns on a single disc: guitar, drum, bass and vocal. The co-op mode will cater for the full band. Both Xbox 360 and PS3 will support online four-player mode, but multiplayer can be done offline.
Network will allow setting up a gig with anyone from anywhere in the world, so let's hope there won't be lag or delay. Guitars and bass get a makeover, now having 10 frets - half will be for regular sections while the others will be for rockin' out solo. Whammy bar and tilt (which activates Rock Band's version of Star Power) is back, along with other cool additions like a five-way switch to play around with sound effects.
Vocalists won't be having an easy way out, as the singing mechanic sounds pretty serious. A detector will catch everything you say 'til you impress the crowd enough to go free-form. From that, better performance would lead to activating Star Power (or whatever it will be called). The microphones can be used as a tambourine for songs that are light on the vocals.
Even if one guy messes up, the show must go on. Game won't end and the player who failed to keep up will be shown in gray. If everyone finishes, a free-form jam session ensues.
Customization looks pretty extensive. Rockers can create multiple virtual selves for different instruments, and choose how they'll move on the stage. Band logos can also be made. There are also four different shops with varied themes where you can change your look. Other paraphernalia will be on sale, too.
Here's the wrap on peripherals:
- Guitar/Bass: 3/4 exact replica of a Fender Stratocaster. Xplorer guitars may work on 360 but with limited features. New buttons for solo sections. Five-way switch to apply sound effects.
- Microphone: Rock Band mic not yet available, USB mics will work. Mics will be used as tambourines in some songs. Xbox 360 headset might not work.
- Drums: Four pads (one is snare, others work as cymbals or toms depending on song), a kick pedal, legs for the unit to stand on, set of real wooden sticks. Unit can be placed on a coffee table. Game on hard or expert can make a realistic drumming experience.
- Weezer - Say It Ain't So - Original Master Track
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Original Master Track
- The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again - Original Master Track
- Nirvana - In Bloom - Original Master Track
Via NeoGAF
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Sounds good, but I hope I can get the game + guitar/bass + mic for less than 100 dllrs, I won't pay more.
You're an idiot if you really believe that you'll get the game + every peripheral for under $100. Guitar Hero + The Guitar for PS2 is $70
I don't believe that they will overprice as everyone on the internet has complained about paying alot for everything. However, I still doubt it won't be cheap because I believe once it's on the shelves, alot of those complainers will want it that much more. I already know that once it's out i'm not going to hesitate on getting my hands on it. Plus, the online feature totally sells itself.
So, since they say rock-band will have a 10-fret guitar, im guessing the Guitar Hero guitar will not work? As much as I wanted to stick with Harmonix, I dont think i'll be getting Rock-Band cause of this...
They could always use the Hero 5 fret guitar and make you use upstrokes for the extra frets...harder, but if you don't want to upgrade
The five new buttons are only solo buttons, which means that they are smaller versions of the 5 regular buttons, placed closer to the body of the guitar. You can use the old controller without any problems.
this is nuts! theres two games im saving for and theyre to darned expensive! thats halo 3 and this. no one knows for sure the cost of this game but surely it will be more than i can handle (which is ยง2.37). unless Harmonix has wised up and figured that every one, and more, that bought GH2 will buy this and sell it for the same price or just a tad higher than GH2. although they would have to be really daring to pull that off considering the risk that GH fans might stick to GH instead of staying loyal to the genius's that brought u that game.
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