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- Platform: Windows 98 / 95
- PEGI Rating: Ages 16 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Since the first time i played Championship Manager (yes, there are females wholove to play that as well), i was wondering why there wasn't a game where the player would be a music manager. So, when i heard the news about Rock Manager, i was like 'Finally! Someone thought of it!'. I waited patiently until it was released, and then i got it and played it.
The whole idea is, of course, great, as a concept. The characters are realistic enough, and i like the little gags they say every time you want to do something to/for them. But i expected to have a much wider selection of musicians. I believe this is going to be fixed in future versions, as well as an addition of other instrumentalists, and the ability to have other than the standard line up (I'd like to have, say, two bassists in my band).
Then, there's the missions thing. it's all cool, but i think the player should have the option of a free game. Form a band, record, get a contract, release, then record and release something else. You know, like real artists do. Oh, and, instead of just releasing songs, I'd like to be able to release a full album at some point, like in real life (I mean, what band only releases singles throughout their career?).
But, enough complaints. The missions are difficult, and they keep you busy all the time. The things that happen are often funny. the similarities with certain bands out there will bring a smile to your face (Lol and Nelly Gallander! Hilarious. Although i think their song is far better than anything their 'real' counterparts have done in the last 5 years...) Some of the music is really cool. The recording phase is fantastic (although I'd like to have a wider choice of gadgets and things to tweak and play with in the studio). And it gives you a good deal of insight into the music biz. H have to say I didn't know what a manager was all about.
The real problem is that, once you complete the 8 missions, the game is over, and you don't really want to do it all over again, because you remember everything you did, and there are no more susprises. That's why I think they should try and create a free game option. Such a great game should allow the player to continue forever!
ps: If they have that option in the next version, i'd also like to have 5 more characters resembling the members of Radiohead, so that I could manage my favourite band.... :-)
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
The best game EVER!!!
I got a demo of this game and immediately went out to buy it.
The game play blew me away, there are so many possibilities. Every character has his/her own personalities, likes, dislikes, give them gifts to cheer them up, spread rumours and even kill your artists. Borrow, buy, sell, spend, gamble, bribe.
Record your own video, and play it on the TV.
Reviews, interviews, scandals, gigs, international tours, bossy record lables.
Fly or flop.
Is your song a number 1?
NO?
Well you'll have to try again with another band, the fun will start all over again.
The only thing that could be done to make the game better was to be able to watch the band perform live.
AN EXCELLENT GAME!!!!!!!
I got a demo of this game and immediately went out to buy it.
The game play blew me away, there are so many possibilities. Every character has his/her own personalities, likes, dislikes, give them gifts to cheer them up, spread rumours and even kill your artists. Borrow, buy, sell, spend, gamble, bribe.
Record your own video, and play it on the TV.
Reviews, interviews, scandals, gigs, international tours, bossy record lables.
Fly or flop.
Is your song a number 1?
NO?
Well you'll have to try again with another band, the fun will start all over again.
The only thing that could be done to make the game better was to be able to watch the band perform live.
AN EXCELLENT GAME!!!!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Right, firstly, its good fun to play for a while. Its very funny and clever in parts, but theres no denying the fact that its just far too easy. Each level only takes half an hour to do and the variation between them is minimal. Rarely did i need more than 2 attempts at each level. Strangely the last level is one of the easiest.
The ideas are good and if they had been implemented properly then i would highly recommended this game.
Recording the actual songs is a nice idea as well, but changing the voice or the way the guitar is played makes zero difference to how succesful you are in the game and so becomes irrelavant.
I await rock manager 2 with anticpation but having completed this one in 3 days, i just hope the next one has staying power of months rather than days.
The ideas are good and if they had been implemented properly then i would highly recommended this game.
Recording the actual songs is a nice idea as well, but changing the voice or the way the guitar is played makes zero difference to how succesful you are in the game and so becomes irrelavant.
I await rock manager 2 with anticpation but having completed this one in 3 days, i just hope the next one has staying power of months rather than days.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rockingly good
I thought this game was great and I would say to anyone who is thinking about getting it GET IT YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!!
Published on 14 Sep 2003 by David
Rock is most definately dead in Rock Manager.
I bought this game because I had been looking for something along these lines. This was the only one I could find. Read more
Published on 6 July 2003 by "mogzy"
Great game...but limited!
Rock Manager puts you in the rock/pop manager driving seat! Manage the bands gigs, money, record contracts and all the other bits...however there is a down side. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2002
Amazing concept, poor design...
Rock Manager is a great game. The idea is well thought out. Almost every scenario that a Rockstar may encounter is included. However, there are some flaws with the game. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2002
Fun for a day
The main problem with this game is that the game play is structured and you have to follow a selected path. Read more
Published on 1 May 2002
Disappointing
My friend told me about this game, so I went to the site and downloaded the demo. Didnt think it was too bad, so I thought I would buy it, expecting a lot more from the real thing. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2002 by MPH
Fun but too easy and short
A great laugh, lots of humour and fun to be had mixing tracks, but ultimately I found it too easy and very short. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2002 by M. Hatson
hmmm let me see, do not buy this game!!!
this game sounded a real treat, but when the game
arrived knew the game was going to be a great disappointment when i browsed the instructions. Read more
arrived knew the game was going to be a great disappointment when i browsed the instructions. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2002 by "r_linthorne"
Sorry peeps, but this game's a bit average
This title appears to offer a lot, but after an hour or two you get over the hype and it becomes frustrating. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002
Most Splendid, bit easy though!
I bought this game blindly, having read no reviews, purely by thre fatc it looked like a cool idea. Its a good game, bu the lack of missions; a mere 8, does make it a bit short... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002 by Brian Gillan
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