Yesterday, I (along with my wife and Topher) decided to play through Rock Band's "Endless Setlist" in the game's "Band World Tour Mode." The epic list is a culmination of all of your custom band's blood, tears, and sweat on the road to fame; it's a non-stop marathon of the discs 58 songs, back-to-back, with no breaks. Yes, it took us eight hours, and yes, we smelled afterwards.
Regardless of the fact that I don't want to play Rock Band for at least another month (OK, fine, I'll be playing again next week), "Band World Tour" mode certainly is one of the game's stand-out features. But according to a Gamespot preview, the "BWT" found in the PlayStation 2 port of the game (which ships next week) is a much simpler, more linear version than that found on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Instead of making money and amassing fans at gigs, it's simply a tiered structure of songs, similar to the Guitar Hero series. The game also features no character customization.
Oh, and there's no online play modes and there will certainly be no downloadable content (although I'm sure the game's success will lead to "expansion" discs).
Worst. version. ever? If you're comparing features and the game's longevity, this might be the case. Gamespot does point out that the gameplay (this is the important part, right?) is faithful, and the bundle will cost $10 less than its big brothers. Maybe it's time to just save the $150, though, and start saving for that new console, eh?
[Via Kotaku]
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8:07 AM on 12.15.2007
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And besides, he quotes Kotaku as his source, so he never actually read the Gamespot article... Maybe.
Man, I just, I wouldn't do it. I would not in good conscience buy this version of the game, knowing how much better the other versions are, that you're going to miss content, and online play.
I'm going to pack my 10ft pole away for this one.
@Mxy - As much as I hate to say it, I think you probably called it. :(
Yeah, it does.
I don't want to buy a next-gen console now, but I want Rock Band.
This fucking sucks.
I hate the world at the moment.
At least you can choose your own damn character in Guitar Hero, Rock Band fucking chooses one for you!
It takes the personality out of the game, and I think Harmonix is made up of a bunch of twats for doing it.
If you're going to release it on the goddamn PS2, at least give us a fucking reason to buy it.
gamespot will give this game a fucking academy ward if they get enough money
gamespot will give this game a fucking academy award if they get enough money
Blasphemy!
Said the man with an original Xbox. :'(
Anyways, BWT is where it's at and if the PS2 version lacks it then the PS2 version can go fuck itself.
Then I wised up and smacked myself. the point of the game is the music first and foremost, and since that's unchanged, I'll take my GH + drums + vocals.
And the usability of the PS2 instruments on the PS3 (at least, so i've read via gamespot) is enough to make me get it, since the PS3 purchase is inevitable some time next year.
Moreso happy that the game is actually on PS2 even in this gutted form, than not.
It's all about the music in a Music Game.
PSP must not be far behind.
I still want it...since I have 2 GH controllers for the ps2 and nothing for my 360. WOuld the SOCOM headset work as a mic?
Also was one person playing the drums the entire time? I can't imagine how tired they were.
Also was one person playing the drums the entire time? I can't imagine how tired they were.