Rock Band 4

Push Square

Sam Brooke·Oct 11, 2015

Critic70/100

Agreement—

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. Career mode is deep, fun, and customisable, Freestyle Solos is an excellent addition, and the general gameplay maintains the awesome feel of the originals. The revival of this much-missed franchise may not be revolutionary, but it definitely hits a high note.

Polygon

Griffin McElroy·Oct 9, 2015

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Rock Band 4 is stripped down to the essentials, but despite its leanness, it's pulled off something encouraging: It's made me want to play Rock Band again, even after the dozens of hours and countless parties I've spent with the series. It isn't Harmonix's boldest or biggest game. But Rock Band 4 lays a foundation for Harmonix to move forward.

Kotaku

Mike Fahey·Oct 8, 2015

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It’s a good time for Rock Band 4 (as made famous by Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, LEGO Rock Band, The Beatles: Rock Band and Green Day: Rock Band.)

Eurogamer

Graeme Virtue·Oct 5, 2015

Critic80/100

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Building on its impressive back catalogue, Rock Band 4 is a rock-solid return for the stalwart music game.

IGN

Ryan McCaffrey·Oct 5, 2015

Critic88/100

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Rock Band 4 makes smart choices in bringing the series back, even if its setlist is somewhat disappointing.

Game Informer

Matt Miller·Oct 5, 2015

Critic88/100

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Harmonix's reunion tour for its beloved music game franchise has fewer bells and whistles than its predecessor, but nails the solo where it counts.

GamesRadar+

Iain Wilson·Oct 5, 2015

Critic100/100

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Harmonix and Mad Catz have got the band back together for current gen consoles, and the results are akin to a spectacular, sell-out stadium show, as opposed to the aged, awkward reunion tour it could so easily have been.

GameSpot

Scott Butterworth·Oct 5, 2015

Critic70/100

Agreement—

Rock Band 4 recaptures the unadulterated gratification that made the series such a hit half a decade ago, but mainly because it's a relatively unchanged, repackaged Rock Band 2. A lack of content and general stagnation hold this particular iteration of Rock Band back, but new ideas like Freestyle Solos genuinely enhance the core experience, which remains a sincere and joyful celebration of music.