Platforms
- PlayStation 3Sep 09, 20098.7playscore9.013 Critics8.71.17K Players
- Xbox 360Sep 09, 20098.7playscore8.913 Critics9.029.6K Players
17 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
We recommend picking harmonies – there’s no penalty for jumping off your part to the main line, and from a strategic standpoint, you triple your chances of nailing a line if there are three harmonies to choose from. If you’re a Beatlemaniac, you’re likely not in it to win it – you just want have fun warbling about, singing everyone’s part and doing your best John Lennon impression. We know. Have a good time.
Joe Newman · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewThe Beatles: Rock Band is a loving recreation of pivotal moments in the band's elusive history, covering the early days at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club right through to the Abbey Road studio sessions that saw the birth of some of The Beatles' most creative work.
Sammy Barker · Sep 18, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewThe Beatles: Rock Band is absolutely brimming with details and bonus content that are sure to please fans. Success in the story mode, for example, is rewarded with behind-the-scenes photos of the band, and accruing enough photos will unlock a series of interesting videos of the band as well. One of my absolute favorite touches in The Beatles: Rock Band is how, during the Abbey Road years, you'll hear studio noise as a song loads.
Ryan Davis · Sep 09, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewTo a certain extent, this game is great because Beatles music is great. The Beatles: Rock Band is packed to the gills with excellent songs, but its real genius is the way it captures the excitement of playing in a cohesive band. Following the arc of the Beatles' career wouldn't be as engaging without the interesting bonuses and the stunning art design that so elegantly complements the music. Vocal harmonies add an invigorating new dimension to the gameplay, encouraging you to either get more people involved or challenge yourself to be all the rockstar you can be.
Chris Watters · Sep 09, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewFor fans of The Beatles -- especially ones who would go as far as to call themselves “Beatlemaniacs” -- the game is absolutely essential. It features a slew of unlockable material, from photos to full videos, some of which have never been seen. Loading screens also feature never-before-heard audio from inside the Abbey Road studio, including the band chatting with one another, tuning, or rehearsing.
Nick Chester · Sep 08, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewPersonally, I'm not even that massive a Beatles fan - and yet playing this though has reminded me of everything I've ever loved about the band. If you have even a passing fondness for John, Paul, George and Ringo, this game will make you an extremely happy bunny.
Neon Kelly · Sep 06, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewFor fans of the band, buying this game is a no-brainer. If your favorite song isn't among the 45 included on the disc, there's a good chance it's among the list of DLC set to drop in the near future. And if you've yet to develop an appreciation of the Fab Four, then this is a great opportunity to experience what is perhaps the most enduring catalog in the history of popular music. The Beatles: Rock Band more than delivers on the iconic band's legacy.
Game Trailers · Sep 05, 2009 Reviewed on X360The Beatles: Rock Band is a shining example of what an individual band-based music game should be. Stunning presentation and dedication to the inspirational group has produced something spectacular that was clearly a labor of love for its creators. The track list could have been a good deal larger, but overall The Beatles: Rock Band is a stunning tribute to the band, and a great experience for both new and old fans.
Nick Pantazis · Sep 16, 2009 Reviewed onRead full reviewDespite initial reservations over the absence of many of the band's key offerings, it's clear that Harmonix and MTV Games has struck upon the best possible compromise to cater for The Beatles' vast and diverse fan base. Viewed as a piece of fan service for a mass market audience, there's no doubt that The Beatles: Rock Band is a peerless offering that blows any comparable 'band-only' music title out of the water.
Kristan Reed · Sep 07, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewSo while in some ways The Beatles: Rock Band marks the pinnacle of the series' and the genre's achievements, in other ways it also begins to expose its limitations. Nevertheless, viewed in terms of what it set out to achieve, The Beatles: Rock Band is nothing less than a triumph, and one with in-built longevity in the sense that these are songs that have already survived four decades unmatched, now given a new lease of life thanks to remastering and fresh enough to last another lifetime.
Johnny Minkley · Sep 06, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review
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About the game
Experience The Beatles music and legacy like never before, utilizing the core Rock Band game play. "The Beatles: Rock Band" in an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles. The game will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through game play that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career.