Rock Band Unplugged

 PSP
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 3 out of 43
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  1. ImUnavailable
    Feb 25, 2012
    8
    Playing four instruments with regular buttons simultaneously sounds like a crazy idea but Rock Band Unplugged makes it work. Transitioning between instruments feels natural and as for the rest of the gameplay, its classic Rock Band. If you can't get enough of the series, then you shouldn't pass up the chance to play it on the go.
  2. Watermelon789
    Sep 12, 2012
    8
    A fair well made game if you expect a full " Rock Band " experience . For PSP users suffering for not having to many things in the device , RB does a little to entertain and be good time killer .
  3. rjfoxtrot
    Mar 25, 2013
    9
    I got this game 3 1/2 years ago, and I still play this game today. I expected it to be bad because it's a branch-off and there's no instruments. I was so surprised and relieved to see that this game could and should be in the PSP hall of fame. It has the same personality and charm as the console versions. My hats off to EA for making a franchise add-on that doesn't suck.
  4. Deimeral1
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    Includes inpossible patterns for psvita console - making the game unplayable
  5. JasonJ
    Aug 5, 2009
    7
    To be quite honest, I was expecting a low budget branch-off, money making franchise add-on. But what I got was a Moderate branch-off, with some great rockband characteristics. Sure its not "Rockband" but in some ways, it stays true to the franchise with Psn song downloads, and unique game modes. I cant really compare it to the console version, but if your looking for a music-based. To be quite honest, I was expecting a low budget branch-off, money making franchise add-on. But what I got was a Moderate branch-off, with some great rockband characteristics. Sure its not "Rockband" but in some ways, it stays true to the franchise with Psn song downloads, and unique game modes. I cant really compare it to the console version, but if your looking for a music-based. button-mashing game, than dont hesitate to pick this one up.… Expand
  6. DarenN.
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    When you take something so massive and substantial as Rock Band and release it onto a handheld game, customers couldn't help but be a bit skeptical of the resulting product. However, redoctane has certainly done it right with this addition. The whole Rock Band experience is there exactly as you remember it, with full customization of every one of your band members, their names, When you take something so massive and substantial as Rock Band and release it onto a handheld game, customers couldn't help but be a bit skeptical of the resulting product. However, redoctane has certainly done it right with this addition. The whole Rock Band experience is there exactly as you remember it, with full customization of every one of your band members, their names, everything. You also tour around the world as you gain or lose your money/fans just like the original. But the question that still stands is: How are you going to conduct a whole band with just two hands? I don't want to say much about the game play, as it is a fresh and very rewarding experience, but it does handle it well, and you WILL feel like you're controlling the entire band. Many of the original Rock Band formula still stands and you'll find yourself easily immersed in its world just like its predecessors. With this, and the revamped game play, you'll be finding yourself playing this for hours on end.… Expand
  7. gregstpehens
    Jul 10, 2009
    8
    Very very addictive and an awesome game to have in your PSP collection. The only thing it lacks is online play. It still seems silly to have missed out an online play of some sort with each player taking on a different instrument. but other than that this game literally ROCKS!
  8. JamesD
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    Whilst RBU has the same tracks as RB2, the gameplay which immitates a frequency and amplitude feel, makes this an extremely enjoyable and challenging PSP experience despite the multiplayer.
  9. Johnnyawesome
    Sep 23, 2009
    8
    its a pretty good game. i got it with my psp and i cant stop playing it. its really fun the only thing that stops it from being a 10 is that you don't get the fun of playing with your friends.
  10. css101
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Best button mashing game on psp for sure. Button layout is just the best, otherwise like on Guitar hero on xbox. Song list is great, there are blink 182, Franz Ferdinand, System of a down, which are my favorites. Recommend it.
  11. evolution98
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    A fun Rock Band spin-off for the Playstation Portable. The graphics are pretty impressive for the band, equipment and the crowd. The soundtrack is good but gets even better when you download some other classic songs from the Playstation Store for the game. The sound is great too. The gameplay is the same as Rock Band and Rock Band 2 and its fun to control all the band members at separateA fun Rock Band spin-off for the Playstation Portable. The graphics are pretty impressive for the band, equipment and the crowd. The soundtrack is good but gets even better when you download some other classic songs from the Playstation Store for the game. The sound is great too. The gameplay is the same as Rock Band and Rock Band 2 and its fun to control all the band members at separate times. The controls are very easy to use and very responsive. I would use the first Control Style. There are other modes to play apart from Tour Mode such as Band Survival Mode and Warm Up mode to practice your skills.

    I would say that the purchasing of dlc songs does take away from the game and that some of them should have been included on the disc as the list of the dlc songs is near perfect.

    A fun game overall.    … Expand
  12. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Jugabilidad radicalmente opuesta a la tradicional y aún así emular la dificultad de la misma. Si haces ciertas cosillas ilegales y consigues todas las canciones dlc's... imprescindible para fans del rock and roll y las Dixie Chicks.
  13. Ardho
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's so beautiful playing laid to rest songs portable, I'm a fan of guitar hero!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best PSP Game of 2009
15
#15 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
28
#28 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. IGN
    82
    Yes, the gameplay is amazing and a ton of fun, but this is well-worn territory of fans for the franchise. If playing World Tour gigs and hitting up Band Survival Mode every now and again is good enough for you -- and it is for me -- great. However, without any multiplayer you lose the true incentive to download new music and to keep this game forever and ever.
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  2. ZTGD
    81
    The World Tour Mode and Band Survival offer more than enough challenge for the music fanatic on-the-go and the track listing is great granted you don't mind a lot of repeat tracks. Lack of multi-player is this game's biggest downfall, and one that will ultimately decide it's fate in the months to come.
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  3. GameZone
    85
    Rock Band Unplugged is a great addition to the Rock Band series, offering a refreshing rhythm game mechanic that feels very comfortable on the PSP. Even though the game lacks multiplayer, the DLC feature should help give this game some legs in the future.
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