Rock Band Unplugged Reviews

They're starting to pour in and it's sounding pretty damn good!

Kotaku's Review - "Rock Band Unplugged is a wonderful addition to the franchise, full of addictive gameplay and quality production values that doesn't dilute the brand. It's the kind of game that will go a long way to reinvigorating the PSP library, thanks to its incredibly strong design and potentially limitless music library. There are a few minor technical quibbles, including some annoying load times and autosave pauses, but the rest of the game is sound. If you're at all interested in the Rock Band series or have enjoyed Harmonix's original PlayStation 2 rhythm game efforts, I can't think of a reason not to pick up Unplugged."

IGN's Review - "Rock Band Unplugged is a blast and I highly recommend it to people looking to jam on the go, but you do need to examine the cost/benefit side of things. Yes, the gameplay is amazing and a ton of fun, but this is well-worn territory of fans for the franchise. If playing World Tour gigs and hitting up Band Survival Mode every now and again is good enough for you -- and it is for me -- great. However, without any multiplayer you lose the true incentive to download new music and to keep this game forever and ever."

ZTGD Review - "Rock Band Unplugged is a great addition to the family, even with its shortcomings. The World Tour Mode and Band Survival offer more than enough challenge for the music fanatic on-the-go and the track listing is great granted you don't mind a lot of repeat tracks. Lack of multi-player is this game's biggest downfall, and one that will ultimately decide it's fate in the months to come. If you simply cannot get enough Rock Band and own a PSP, this new take on the series could be just what you are looking for. The challenge is steep, even for veterans, and the idea of jamming anywhere, anytime is certainly an appealing thought."

This is a title that obviously has huge public interest and I am definitely one of them. My fear was how it would translate to a solo portable experience, minus instruments of course. Looks like my fears are at rest. I can't wait to pick this puppy up.