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Rock Band 4

With superb gameplay enhancements like freestyle soloing, and support not only for existing instruments but thousands of legacy DLC tracks, this is the new benchmark for rhythm action gaming.
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71%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
83% User Score Based on 29 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 24 reviews

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About Rock Band 4

Rock Band 4 is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Harmonix Music Systems and was released on November 24, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
music4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience, bringing back the fun of playing with friends and family, especially during parties.
  • Gameplay enhancements like freestyle solos and support for legacy DLC tracks add depth and enjoyment to the experience.
  • The game works well with updated instruments and has a solid performance, making it a great choice for fans of the series.
  • The game lacks significant new features and feels more like a maintenance release rather than a true evolution of the franchise.
  • Compatibility issues with older controllers and missing online multiplayer options can be frustrating for players.
  • The setlist is underwhelming, with many players expressing disappointment over the limited song selection.

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music aspect of Rock Band 4 has received praise for its extensive song selection, including backward compatibility with many previously purchased DLC tracks, which enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that the setlist could be underwhelming in parts and the online multiplayer feature is not yet available, the game still offers a solid and enjoyable music platform with a strong on-disc soundtrack and new song offerings. Overall, it successfully revives the music genre with a focus on fun and casual play.

    • “When I was able to carry forward all the RB1 songs into RB2, and almost all of them to RB3, I was ecstatic.”
    • “We bought it more for karaoke than anything; this game has the best song selection with DLCs.”
    • “Harmonix has brought the music genre back from the dead with a solid experience in Rock Band 4.”
    • “While its setlist does underwhelm in some areas, and the online multiplayer mode is not ready yet, Rock Band 4 still feels like the music platform that Harmonix set out to make.”
    • “Downloading older songs can take a while, and there is no online play (yet).”
    • “The graphics haven't really evolved like the rest of the game.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay in the latest Rock Band installment is praised for its evolution while retaining the classic note-matching mechanics that fans love. New features like freestyle solos and deep career mode enhance the experience, alongside excellent instrument updates and compatibility with legacy tracks. Overall, the gameplay is described as tight, engaging, and a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, making it a standout in rhythm action gaming.

    • “As a long-time fan of Rock Band, I've put in hundreds of hours from RB1 to RB3, and have been surprised at each game's evolution of the gameplay, and the care with which the player is introduced to the new features.”
    • “Career mode is deep, fun, and customizable; freestyle solos are an excellent addition, and the general gameplay maintains the awesome feel of the originals.”
    • “With superb gameplay enhancements like freestyle soloing, and support not only for existing instruments but thousands of legacy DLC tracks, this is the new benchmark for rhythm action gaming.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “While the classic gameplay is nostalgic, it doesn't bring anything new to the table, leaving it feeling stale.”
    • “The controls can be unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it frustrating to play.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game are perceived as outdated and have not significantly evolved alongside other gameplay elements. Users also note issues with accessing legacy DLC and express concerns about the overall art style feeling stale.

    • “The graphics haven't really evolved like the rest of the game; they feel somewhat dated.”
    • “The art style feels somewhat outdated and lacks the polish expected in modern games.”
    • “Legacy DLC is not easy to obtain and has some major graphical issues.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability through its fun and casual gameplay, with optional freestyle solos and a voting system for shows that introduces variety with shuffled tracks. Additionally, the eclectic on-disc soundtrack and support for legacy DLC enhance the overall experience, encouraging players to return.

    • “The game focuses on fun, casual play, making freestyle solos easy to grasp while also being optional.”
    • “The shows and their voting system offer great replayability with shuffled tracks.”
    • “The strong, eclectic on-disc soundtrack, along with legacy DLC support, enhances the overall replay value.”
    • “The game focuses on fun and casual play, but the replayability feels limited due to the optional nature of freestyle solos.”
    • “While the shows and their vote system offer some replayability, the shuffled tracks don't provide enough variety to keep me engaged.”
    • “The strong and eclectic on-disc soundtrack is great, but it doesn't compensate for the lack of meaningful replayability.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report that Harmonix games suffer from significant stability issues, often describing them as "super buggy." This suggests a frequent occurrence of glitches and performance problems that detract from the overall gaming experience.

    • “Harmonix games are super buggy.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story elements are criticized for failing to create a compelling campaign, with a lackluster tracklist and an overall deficiency in content and new ideas.

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76%Critics’ scoreBased on 24 critic reviews
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Rock Band 4 is a casual simulation game. Common tags for Rock Band 4 include soundtrack.

Rock Band 4 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Rock Band 4 was released on November 24, 2015.

Rock Band 4 was developed by Harmonix Music Systems.

Rock Band 4 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Rock Band 4 for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rock Band 4 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.