Rock Band Fun!

So just this weekend i decided to pick up Rock Band for my Xbox360. For those not familar with it, it's similar to Guitar Hero except that it comes with a guitar controller, a microphone, and a drum controller.

Since I've played Guitar Hero many times, using Rock Band to play guitar games is very similar to what I'm already used to. Using the microphone is very similar to playing a karaoke game. The part to get used to with the microphone is that it's not listening for the words, but for the tone. Hum or sing the right note is more important that singing the right words.

The drums I thought would be pretty easy, but I have been sadly mistaken so far. The drums include 4 drums and one foot pedal (like a base drum). Besides trying to hit the right drum at the right time, I have to use my foot on the pedal as well, not always on the beat. Plus, it's easier to miss a drum with the drum sticks than it is to miss a key on the guitar. Much more room for error.

Of course, none of these are complaints. The game is awesome. There are like over 50 songs available in the game, and more are available through downloads. It's a sweet game. You can use any of the other guitars with the game, but I like using the new one that came with it. It's a good one.