First and foremost, players must realize that though it is an expansion, this game is actually a standalone title. Neither Rock Band 1 nor Rock Band 2 is required to play, only the equipment that comes with either of the titles.
This track pack features a nice selection of songs that both Classic Rock fans and the unacquainted could easily enjoy. As a value proposition, Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is a smart investment. At $29.99, players can rock out to a total of twenty songs at $1.50 a track. If players were to purchase all of the included tracks via the Rock Band 2 in-game store, they would be spending 200 Wii Points ($2.00) for each of the tracks.
Of course, if you only own Rock Band 1 and its associated equipment, and you want more songs, the choice is easy. Players who do decide that the disc is a better investment won't be disappointed with the tracks and the quality of their note charts.
The choice is tougher for Rock Band 2 owners. If you are happy with the song selection and don't mind swapping discs in order to play them, this track pack is an excellent investment. Unfortunately, unlike the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, these tracks cannot be copied to your SD Card (HDD). Therefore, if you own Rock Band 2 and would like all of your tracks to be in a centralized area, you should avoid purchasing this disc and only buy the songs you really want through the online store. Also, just like the original Rock Band, none of the tracks can be played online, adding another disincentive to the pack.
All of the Rock Band 2 equipment works like a charm, and all of the tracks are available from the get-go without the need to unlock them through the included Tour mode. The unfortunate part is that even now, many months after Rock Band 2's release, the game still features the Rock Band 1 interface and lacks the automatic calibration feature present in Rock Band 2 and its equipment.
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is a no-brainer for fans looking to cheaply expand their song list and only have the first Rock Band at their disposal. Owners of Rock Band 2 are better off picking their favorite tracks from the pack and buying them individually through the online store.
Lastability: 8.0
There are twenty songs in the pack, and depending on your affinity for them, they will last a variable amount of time.
Final: 7.0
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is a great opportunity for fans with only the first Rock Band at their disposal to cheaply expand their song list. For owners of Rock Band 2, the online store is recommended, regardless of the additional cost.
Fail for none of the following:
Styx
Dire Straits
Pink Floyd
others
Fail for none of the following:
Styx
Dire Straits
Pink Floyd
others
This is just a collection of songs that have been released as DLC, and Dire Straits and Pink Floyd don't have any DLC and Styx just got some a few weeks ago, after this game was made.
Fail for none of the following:
Styx
Dire Straits
Pink Floyd
others
This is just a collection of songs that have been released as DLC, and Dire Straits and Pink Floyd don't have any DLC and Styx just got some a few weeks ago, after this game was made.
Your comment confuses me. There is or there isn't Dire Straits/Pink Floyd stuff available for Rock Band?