This is an open-source project attempting to replicate both the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises for the PC. It excels in this, and you pretty much have access to all the songs you want since you can just download them. You might have to dig a bit since I won't tell you how in this review. :)
This would be the definitive music game, but there is one major problem that renders it all but unplayable for most people: There is a serious lack of compatible controllers. A simple Rock Band guitar isn't enough--you also need adapters, and specific kinds of guitars in order to play it. For drums, you also need extremely rare/expensive adapters or an equally expensive e-drum kit. If you already have one, it is plug and play for some kits which is very nice. Still, it'll cost you about $150 if I remember correctly.
Hopefully the new Rock Band peripherals releasing in 2024 will give people an accessible entry point for this definitive rendition of beloved rhythm game franchises. If they do, this will likely be 5 stars.
This would be the definitive music game, but there is one major problem that renders it all but unplayable for most people: There is a serious lack of compatible controllers. A simple Rock Band guitar isn't enough--you also need adapters, and specific kinds of guitars in order to play it. For drums, you also need extremely rare/expensive adapters or an equally expensive e-drum kit. If you already have one, it is plug and play for some kits which is very nice. Still, it'll cost you about $150 if I remember correctly.
Hopefully the new Rock Band peripherals releasing in 2024 will give people an accessible entry point for this definitive rendition of beloved rhythm game franchises. If they do, this will likely be 5 stars.