Harmonix music game devoted to the Beatles with instrument peripherals. Cult tracklist covering the band's career, polished presentation, playable vocal harmonies. A superb musical tribute, sadly with a frozen catalogue today.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Description
Music game developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Games and EA in Europe in September 2009. Players perform Beatles songs with plastic guitars, bass and drums or by singing, from their Hamburg beginnings to experimental recordings. Over 45 iconic songs, virtual recreations of legendary concerts at the Cavern Club and Abbey Road rooftop. Official tribute to the Beatles' musical legacy.
Beatles, The - Rock Band review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Rather than copy reality, the game replays the band's career in sumptuous animated tableaux, from the Hamburg cellars to the psychedelic flights of the studio. Each song is dressed in period imagery reinvented with rare taste. This visual journey through a decade remains a dazzling graphic tribute.
A reverent tribute to the greatest band in history, the game rolls out the Beatles' catalogue in faithful versions, from vocal harmonies to immortal melodies. Replaying "Hey Jude" or "Here Comes the Sun" together touches the heart. This musical celebration, polished and moving, transcends the mere rhythm game.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Replaying the Beatles' career, from smoky clubs to London rooftops, in vocal harmonies and plastic instruments: this distinct Rock Band celebrates a timeless catalogue with gorgeous staging. Singing the classics together delivers a rare, unifying emotion. Polished, warm and full of tenderness, a musical tribute to savour as a group, generation after generation.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,3 GB📅09/09/2009
Published by MTV Games
Beatles, The - Rock Band (Wii) price, value & rarity
Is Beatles, The - Rock Band still worth playing in 2026?
A musical tribute from Harmonix, The Beatles Rock Band traces the band's career through tracks playable on guitar, bass, drums and multi part vocals, in settings recreating the mythical places of their story. The gorgeous art direction, the quality of the masters and the emotion of the journey make it a work apart in the genre. The reliance on plastic instruments limits access today. A landmark tribute for Beatles fans and lovers of polished music games.
