Green Day: Rock Band

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 45 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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Green Day: Rock Band is a simple attempt at capturing the essence of a popular American punk rock band. This is a must buy for Green Day fans, but it offers nothing new to the music rhythm game genre.
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Green Day: Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and distributed by Electronic Arts. It is the fifth major console release in the Rock Band music video game series and, like other games in the series, it allows players to simulate the playing of rock music by using controllers shaped like musical instruments. The game's setlist consists of song…

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  • Play​station 3
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  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
music15 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Great variety of songs from multiple Green Day albums, providing a fun and engaging experience for fans.
  • The game offers rewarding bonus content, including behind-the-scenes videos and concert performances, enhancing replay value.
  • Accessible achievements and enjoyable gameplay mechanics make it a fun experience for both solo and multiplayer modes.
  • Limited venues and repetitive stage-entrance videos detract from the overall visual experience.
  • The game feels a bit short and could benefit from more songs and content, especially from earlier albums.
  • Some players may find the game lacks variety and innovation compared to previous Rock Band titles.
  • music51 mentions

    The music in "Green Day: Rock Band" is praised for its extensive variety, featuring a mix of popular tracks from the band's discography, including hits from "Dookie" and "American Idiot," as well as selections from "21st Century Breakdown." While the gameplay is enjoyable and offers good replay value, some players noted the limited number of venues and repetitive stage visuals as drawbacks. Overall, the game is considered a must-have for Green Day fans, despite its lack of innovation in the music rhythm genre.

    • “If you appreciate the music of Green Day, this game is a no-brainer.”
    • “All Green Day fans should be satisfied, as it covers songs from the early albums all the way through 21st Century Breakdown.”
    • “The great song selection and achievements are what will keep you coming back to this game.”
    • “This particular game seems to almost be rushed together only so that it would be put out before the music gaming craze wears off, but what time cannot equal to is quality.”
    • “I don't like that you have to spend an additional $9.99 to transfer the songs to the regular Rock Band game.”
    • “I am also disappointed that there are no songs from Kerplunk.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay offers hours of entertainment through a wealth of unlockable content, while maintaining familiar mechanics consistent with the Rock Band series.

    • “Plenty of unlockable content makes for hours of gameplay.”
    • “It's still Rock Band, with the same game mechanics.”
    • “It's still Rock Band; the same game mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its diverse selection of songs from various albums, including both full and partial tracks, as well as a mix of genres. Players enjoy the engaging challenges and behind-the-scenes content, which adds to the overall fun and encourages repeated playthroughs. The variety in song and playing styles further enhances the experience, making it appealing for multiple sessions.

    • “The game offers a great variety of songs from Insomniac's 21st Century Breakdown albums, including three partial albums and three full albums, which enhances its replayability.”
    • “There is a fantastic mix of slow, fast, punk, and pop-punk songs that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging every time you play.”
    • “Completing the challenges is rewarding and fun, with great behind-the-scenes videos, photos, and concert performances that add to the replay value.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is praised for its diverse selection of songs, including a mix of genres and styles, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the engaging challenges and the rewarding content, such as behind-the-scenes videos and concert performances, contributing to high replay value. The guitar gameplay, particularly on harder difficulties, is noted for its enjoyable variety.

    • “The game features a great variety of songs from Insomniac, including three partial albums and three full albums, which enhances the overall experience.”
    • “There is a fantastic mix of slow, fast, punk, and pop-punk songs that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
    • “The behind-the-scenes videos, photos, and concert performances add a rewarding layer to the challenges, making it fun to complete them.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics have been criticized for being unattractive and blocky, contributing to a clunky combat experience. Overall, the visual presentation does not meet modern standards.

    • “The graphics are still ugly and blocky.”
    • “Combat is still clunky.”
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Critic Reviews

73% average critic score

Play time

20hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
20-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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