The Beatles Rock Band rises above music gaming to become a tender, lovingly staged tribute to the band's career. Each era is rendered with care and singing Hey Jude with the family stays a properly magical moment.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Co-op
Description
Music game by Harmonix and MTV Games, September 2009. Players relive the Beatles' career from Liverpool beginnings to final studio sessions with guitars, bass, drums and vocal harmonies. Over 45 iconic tracks - Come Together, Help!, A Day in the Life - in reconstructed concert settings. Official musical tribute to the most influential band in rock history.
Beatles, The - Rock Band review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
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
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Reliving the Beatles' career by playing their most famous songs, in a visual setting of nostalgic beauty: this rhythm game is a true love letter to a legendary band. Harmonising the vocals and playing together delivers a rare, unifying emotion. Polished, generous and deeply moving, a musical experience that transcends the mere game, to savour in a group.
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾6,5 GB📅09/09/2009
Published by MTV Games
Beatles, The - Rock Band (Xbox 360) 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.
