Xbox 360 Rocksmith Reviews

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8.25 out of 10 - Game Informer
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Is Rocksmith always a thrill a minute? No. However, few recent games offer so novel an experience as playing a guitar part, and hearing the notes you play flow out of your TV as part of a great rock song. It’s the added incentive a lot of potential musicians might need to put in the time it takes to excel.

8 out of 10 - Game Spot
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Forget plastic axes; this guitar game is the real deal.

8 out of 10 - IGN
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Rocksmith is not perfect, and comes with a few design foibles and caveats that keep it from excellence. However, as a new IP and a ballsy take on the floundering music genre, Rocksmith is an awesome first step. The technology is fantastic, and while the gameplay could use some tweaks, the dynamic charting system is a great sign of things to come.

7 out of 10 - Official Xbox Magazine
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The prevailing problem with Rocksmith: defining exactly what it wants to be. It doesn't go all the way in teaching you guitar, in that you're not learning how to read notes or construct a composition. Conversely, as a videogame, its straight-faced tone, added playing mechanics, and high price make it less accessible than, say, Rock Band.