Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Music
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Arc System Works
- Publishers: 505 Games
We Rock: Drum King (2009) Review
We Rock: Drum King is a music video game developed by ColdWood Interactive and published by Ubisoft for the Wii. The game was released in North America on November 10, 2009, and in Europe on November 13, 2009.
We Rock: Drum King is a rhythm game in which the player uses the Wii Remote to simulate playing a drum kit. The game features 30 licensed rock and roll songs, including tracks from AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Nirvana, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and Van Halen.
The game features three different modes:
- Career mode: In this mode, the player creates a custom drummer and takes them on a journey to become a rock star. The player must complete a series of gigs and challenges in order to progress through the mode.
- Quick play mode: In this mode, the player can select any of the 30 songs in the game and play them without having to complete any challenges.
- Multiplayer mode: In this mode, two players can compete against each other in a drum-off.
We Rock: Drum King was praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, as well as its impressive song list. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of depth and its repetitive nature.
Gameplay
We Rock: Drum King is a rhythm game in which the player uses the Wii Remote to simulate playing a drum kit. The game features three different drum kits to choose from, each with its own unique sound. The player can also customize their drummer’s appearance and personality.
The game’s Career mode is divided into three tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each tier consists of a series of gigs and challenges. In order to progress to the next tier, the player must complete a certain number of gigs and challenges.
The gigs in Career mode are set in a variety of locations, including bars, clubs, and stadiums. The player must perform a set of songs at each gig, and they will be graded on their performance. The challenges in Career mode are more difficult than the gigs, and they require the player to perform specific tasks, such as hitting a certain number of notes in a row or playing a song without making any mistakes.
In Quick play mode, the player can select any of the 30 songs in the game and play them without having to complete any challenges. The player can also choose to play the song on any of the three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, or Hard.
In Multiplayer mode, two players can compete against each other in a drum-off. The players will take turns playing a song, and they will be graded on their performance. The player with the highest score at the end of the song wins the drum-off.
Song list
We Rock: Drum King features a soundtrack of 30 licensed rock and roll songs. The songs are divided into three categories: Classic Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal.
The Classic Rock category includes songs from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. The Hard Rock category includes songs from AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Guns N’ Roses. The Metal category includes songs from Metallica, Nirvana, and Van Halen.
The full song list is as follows:
- AC/DC – “Back in Black”
- Aerosmith – “Walk This Way”
- The Beatles – “Come Together”
- Bon Jovi – “Livin’ on a Prayer”
- Def Leppard – “Pour Some Sugar on Me”
- Green Day – “American Idiot”
- Guns N’ Roses – “Sweet Child o’ Mine”
- Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze”
- Led Zeppelin – “Kashmir”
- Metallica – “Enter Sandman”
- Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
- Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
- The Rolling Stones – “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
- Van Halen – “Jump”
Reception
We Rock: Drum King received mixed reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, as well as its impressive song list. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of depth and its repetitive nature.
IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying that it is “a solid rhythm game with a great song list.” GameSpot gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, saying that it is “a fun and addictive game, but it doesn’t have a lot of depth.”
Overall, We Rock: Drum King is a solid rhythm game with a great song list. However, the game’s lack of depth and its repetitive nature may put off some players.
Review Score
8/10
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