Rock Band available on iPhone: the future of simulated rocking is now
by JC Fletcher 
{ Oct 19th 2009 at 1:30PM } 
Rock Band may face an uphill battle against reigning iPhone music game champ Tap Tap Revenge, but the Bluetooth-based full band multiplayer and Facebook-enhanced online, as well as the name, provide some advantages.
Rock Band "ships" with 20 tracks, with more available in the in-app store. If, you know, $10 isn't enough. And when downloadable tracks are involved, when is it?
Rock Band ($9.99)
Gallery: Rock Band iPhone / iPod Touch
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Traceur_Ryuk [All Digital until December] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Oct 19th 2009 1:33PM
Is there a demo? I want to try it out before I buy it.
HazyCloud @ Oct 19th 2009 1:45PM
Not yet. It'll take some time. Madden 10 still doesn't have a lite version.
Giroro @ Oct 19th 2009 1:34PM
Those graphics look better than the Wii version T_T
baby sea tuna @ Oct 19th 2009 1:40PM
Dang, that set list is pretty lousy. Still better than Band Hero's, I guess.
Stix Remix @ Oct 19th 2009 1:52PM
I imagine this wouldn't be comfortable to play, but I may have to try it out.
HazyCloud @ Oct 19th 2009 1:58PM
I've been using the 2 thumb method and it seems to be working. Activating OD is another thing though. The game wants you to tilt to activate, but I've found that a slight shake works better.
Martin @ Oct 19th 2009 1:58PM
Since my PSP was my Rock Band Unplugged player, I might finally be able to unload it now that this is out. Especially since the tracks on the PSP were the same as consoles, whereas here they are sold in two-packs for a buck. Here's hoping.
Martin @ Oct 19th 2009 2:00PM
same price* as the consoles ...
ecco6t9 @ Oct 19th 2009 2:08PM
At least they seem humble about it.
sorensilk @ Oct 19th 2009 2:54PM
The future of simulated rocking is now...now what? The future of simulated rocking is now here? The future of simulated rocking is now in the palm of your hand? The future of simulated rocking is now all up off in ya face?
pibs @ Oct 19th 2009 4:15PM
I prefer stimulating rocking, if you know what I mean ;D
Cam @ Oct 19th 2009 4:22PM
GO OON, TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN!
Shafnitz @ Oct 19th 2009 4:22PM
According to the Rock Band website, they have 5 track packs available in the music store already, but I don't see prices for them anywhere. Anyone who's purchased the game already know the numbers? Just curious.
Ken @ Oct 19th 2009 6:27PM
$.99 per pack, two songs per pack.
VaultICEE @ Oct 19th 2009 9:21PM
There's also two Freezepop songs for free, making a total of 22 free songs after the Freezepop Pack download.
Durando @ Oct 19th 2009 4:32PM
I just don't get it. I love music games, but the concept of this eludes me. Isn't the whole fun of the genre to emulate playing with instruments? How is tapping your fingers any fun or worth $10?
realbigmidgets @ Oct 19th 2009 5:55PM
agreed. i'd rather just tap my fingers while listening to my ipod...saves me $10 plus whatever they'll charge if u get tired of those 20 songs
Omega2k3 @ Oct 19th 2009 9:53PM
Just like DDR is only fun because it emulates real dancing, right? It's a rhythm game, guys, have you never played Parappa or anything?
Durando @ Oct 19th 2009 10:03PM
But in DDR you're up and moving, which is really fun. Once again, you're emulating dancing. I don't know of any rhythm related art that involves tapping buttons. I've never played Parappa, so I wouldn't know about that. Rock Band on the iPhone to me seems analogous to pushing some controller buttons while listening to music.
Omega2k3 @ Oct 21st 2009 5:38AM
Well, Parappa was one of the first rhythm games, and the gameplay revolves around button pushing. It's fun to tap along, same feeling you get from Guitar Hero/Rock Band/DDR, but on a small scale. Of course you don't feel like you're playing a real instrument, but it's still fun*.
*After playing iPhone RB, though, I have to say that while I respect Harmonix greatly and think they're the best music game dev, they really fucked it up. Honestly, TapTap is far better, and $2 for taptap 3, free for the others. I would say not to buy it.
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