Here we go again…
I just got my 4th replacement drum kit for Rock Band from EA. Instead of starting to drop notes after a few weeks of playing, this one dropped notes right out of the box! I couldn’t get over a 30 combo on Reptilia, and I can FC this song easily. I am definitely not happy with the Rock Band peripherals. Only the microphone has been trouble free thus far. I’m just not sure what kind of quality testing went into making these products.
I started out with a QM set, which didn’t drop notes but couldn’t pick up anything faster than an 8th note. I tried the tape method, but that only worked for so long. My next two QM sets started out working just fine but within two weeks both were dropping notes all over the place. I am going to call support today, but I don’t even know what I will say. I guess this is what we get for expecting high quality rhythm game controllers at such a low price.
Rhythm game designers need to realize the amount of fun you can have with any game is directly dependent on how well the controllers work. I hope some day I have a working Rock Band drum set!
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The peripherals really are the biggest problem with Rock Band. It’s a shame too because it’s really a great game, and going in the right direction as far as rhythm games are concerned. I think my only other big complaint is I wish they would allow for speed mods, I hate the slow scrolling sometimes (though I have gotten pretty used to it by now). Still, players should have a choice.
Lianne - March 18, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Oh yeah, I forgot the whole reason I was posting a comment. What is a QM set?
Lianne - March 18, 2008 at 1:43 pm
QM is the model of drums that have the foam inside and have much better response to fast notes.
dantheman650 - March 18, 2008 at 2:28 pm