Ups and Downs of LRB on Wii

[InsanityEx]

Rich T., as a final note I just want to say I applaud you for your patience. Half of me wants the game badly for the great songs but the other half is telling me not to spend my cash on a track pack

[Rich T.]

Originally Posted by InsanityEx

Rich T., as a final note I just want to say I applaud you for your patience.

Patience...or just a state of denial?

Hmmm...From the boards, it seems the 360 & PS3 versions have a tendency to freeze up on players. Could it be that, if nothing else, we got the best-playing version? (We certainly didn't get the best-looking one...)

[InsanityEx]

Originally Posted by Rich T.

Patience...or just a state of denial?

Hmmm...From the boards, it seems the 360 & PS3 versions have a tendency to freeze up on players. Could it be that, if nothing else, we got the best-playing version? (We certainly didn't get the best-looking one...)

Well whatever you call it, atleast you got pass the Wii's flaws and enjoyed the game. I dunno if I can do that

[bradylicious9]

if any songs have crowd sing alongs it'd be final countdown.

[DerTommissar]

There are a ton of fun songs in Lego Rock Band, but I just can't pull the trigger on buying it. A ton of those songs are songs that I'd want to play with the rest of my stuff in RB2.

I was one of the folks that were ok with TB:RB not being exportable; I understood the reason those songs were standalone. I can't get past it on this one. If they eventually release the song list as DLC, I'll buy the ones I want. Heck, I'd probably go buy Lego Rock Band after that. But right now I'm just disappointed.

[Rich T.]

Originally Posted by DerTommissar

There are a ton of fun songs in Lego Rock Band, but I just can't pull the trigger on buying it. A ton of those songs are songs that I'd want to play with the rest of my stuff in RB2.

I was one of the folks that were ok with TB:RB not being exportable; I understood the reason those songs were standalone. I can't get past it on this one. If they eventually release the song list as DLC, I'll buy the ones I want. Heck, I'd probably go buy Lego Rock Band after that. But right now I'm just disappointed.

Yeah, that big cloud of DLC/Export disappointment is hard to ignore. Lots of ticked-off Wii owners here.

On that note, I thought I'd just quickly update my initial impressions after playing LRB for hours and hours over the last three nights:

1) The DLC issue. Still sad. Makes me want to buy a 360.
2) The Graphics: Good thing the Lego people themselves look fine...It saves the game.
3) Set List: I'm actually finding this tied with The Beatles as the most consistently enjoyable on-disc set list I've ever played in a music game...for an older player like me.
4) Gltiches: Still hate the fact that each performance loads the venue/band/crowd animation before the crowd sounds, so you get eerie silence until the song starts. It's just weird. On the PLUS side, the game hasn't frozen or crashed at all.
4) Fun Factor/Entertainment Value: Through the roof. Astronomical. Almost as good as The Beatles. Almost. Story mode is addictive. Songs are very replayable. Still unlocking things. The band animations make me smile.

So, there ya go. I honestly think that, if 1) you like the track list and 2) you dig the humor of the Lego universe, then the game's entertainment value overcomes its weaknesses. The fun really is there.

If in doubt, rent. The key moment will be when you reach the pirate ship venue. Because it's not pretty on Wii. At that point, you'll either be having so much fun that you'll forgive the graphics...or you won't.

[InsanityEx]

By the way Rich T., does the Wii have a code at the back of the manual or something? I heard it does but some say it isn't there.

[SuperMaxV]

I definitely want to pick this one up eventually, but it doesn't exactly scream great value to me at the moment without DLC access. Down the line when it's $20 then it's a buy from me.

[Rich T.]

Originally Posted by InsanityEx

By the way Rich T., does the Wii have a code at the back of the manual or something? I heard it does but some say it isn't there.

Well..technically, there is a code in the manual. Unfortunately, it's just for joining the Lego Club.