Release Date:
Monday, April 21, 2008
Game Platform:
Wii
The Skinny: With Rock Band and Guitar Hero turning us all into highly skilled fake musicians, here comes the first in a long conga line of "me too" games. True to the word "battle," hitting notes at the right time in Battle of the Bands launches weapons and attacks at your opponent.
The Good: Wonder of wonders: Battle of the Bands is actually oddly addictive. Although it certainly doesn't have the depth of Rock Band, with more than 70 weaponsincluding our favorite weapon of all time: the smoke bomb (you're coughing and you can't see anything!)and 30 licensed tracks, it shows just enough moxie to keep your idle hands busy for a few nights.
The Bad: The soundtrack has that "Whoomp (There It Is)" song. Like we needed to hear that again. Sheesh. And we can't help but feel embarrassed for the oddball inclusion of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain." Actual lyric from the song: "My shit's fat, like a sumo, slamming dat ass." Your kids are going to love that song!
For Your Listening Pleasure: Two of the five musical genres in the game are "Ranchero" and "Marching Band." Um, yay?
Buy, Rent, or Disembowel?Uncle Maxim Says: "Rent before you buy, kids!"
The Good: Wonder of wonders: Battle of the Bands is actually oddly addictive. Although it certainly doesn't have the depth of Rock Band, with more than 70 weaponsincluding our favorite weapon of all time: the smoke bomb (you're coughing and you can't see anything!)and 30 licensed tracks, it shows just enough moxie to keep your idle hands busy for a few nights.
The Bad: The soundtrack has that "Whoomp (There It Is)" song. Like we needed to hear that again. Sheesh. And we can't help but feel embarrassed for the oddball inclusion of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain." Actual lyric from the song: "My shit's fat, like a sumo, slamming dat ass." Your kids are going to love that song!
For Your Listening Pleasure: Two of the five musical genres in the game are "Ranchero" and "Marching Band." Um, yay?
Buy, Rent, or Disembowel?Uncle Maxim Says: "Rent before you buy, kids!"