Game modes Rock Band

an on-the-spot group plays rock band 2 during 2008 penny arcade expo.

the primary mode of play in both games band world tour mode (renamed tour rock band 2); in first rock band, limited band of 2 or more players playing locally, rock band 2 expanded number of players, locally or online. after choosing band name , hometown city, band members can create own rock characters, band logo. once setup complete, band can begin playing concerts in small venues in hometown until unlock vans, tour buses , private jets, unlock more cities , different continents. unlocking , completing new gigs unlocks additional songs play across game modes. successful performances earn band fans (used metric of measuring band s popularity), stars (which accumulate based on success of each individual song performed), , in-game cash (which each player can spend @ rock shop ). cities , larger venues require band achieve number of fans , stars before unlocked. in process, bands can loop through cities multiple times, playing larger venues in cities have visited. in-game venues inspired real-life venues , display local art styles each of represented cities.

players complete unique sets of activities @ each venue. performances consist of single songs, multiple song sets, make own setlists, , mystery setlists. players faced decisions harmonix refers risk-versus-reward. bands need choose sized venue perform @ carefully, poor performance @ larger venue poses greater threat of band losing fans. performances, bands faced optional challenge requires band average number of stars gig in order reap rewards. bands can choose perform benefit concert (earning no in-game money gaining more fans) or sell-out (earning more in-game money losing fans). additionally, gigs, bands can compete band managers, roadies, security personnel, , sound guys, recording deal record label. endless setlist allows players experience all-day concert atmosphere, setlist requires playing entire game disc s setlist beginning end.

a group plays beatles: rock band @ pax 2009.

rock band 2 introduced 2 new modes. challenges allow band play through pre-determined setlists, arranged via difficulty, earn in-game money. these challenges include based on songs on-disc, through additional songs first rock band or downloadable content. battle of bands mode consists of limited-time online tournaments updated on daily basis. each specific battle of band challenge have number of songs , may have specific requirements or limitations; example, challenge may require vocalist, or band cannot use overdrive challenge. goal in these challenges achieve best score , may numerical score, number of stars earned, or longest streak of consecutive notes played correctly. score tracked on global leaderboards, , allow players compare performance friends , others. battle of bands challenges utilize both on-disc content , other songs players may have available.

the first rock band features more traditional career mode single player on either lead guitar, drums, or vocals, dividing on-disk songs 9 tiers arranged difficulty of song instrument. each subsequent tier unlocked after completing songs in previous tier. player earn in-game money based on performance. removed in rock band 2 improved tour mode.

quickplay mode allows 4 players play song has been unlocked. single players may play head-to-head player on same instrument either through score battles (both playing @ same time earn highest score) or tug of war (each trading off sections of song, trying outplay other). included tutorial mode , allows players learn how play each instrument, , practice mode allows players practice songs each instrument. more complete drum trainer mode added rock band 2 players learn basic drum patterns , drum fills @ various speeds.