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Rocksmith – reviews and rating

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Rocksmith has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (8.3/10). The game was released on October 18, 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 78, players on RAWG rate the game 84%.

Updated Oct 24, 2011

What critics praise

„Rocksmith may lack in production values, but no other game offers such a remarkable tool to learn how to play a musical instrument.“

8,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Oct 18, 2012
Platforms: PS3
Genres: CasualSimulation
Developer: Ubisoft San Francisco
Average playtime: 9 h
Reviews count: 2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Rocksmith?

Rocksmith has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (8.3/10).

When was Rocksmith released?

Rocksmith was released on October 18, 2012.

What platforms is Rocksmith available on?

Rocksmith is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Rocksmith?

Players on RAWG spend on average 9 hours playing Rocksmith.

Is Rocksmith worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 83%, Rocksmith is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Rocksmith?

Games similar to Rocksmith are for example Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Terraria and Patapon 3.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 0 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 0,0
Best rating: 8,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 8,3/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

2 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#221 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 63 % of games
#43 of 99 games released in 2012 on PS3 better than 57 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 83%
Foreign critics4 reviews 77%
MetacriticMetascore 78%
Players (RAWG)54 votes 84%

Local critics rate the game higher by 6 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 30 %
Recommended 65 %
Meh 4 %
Skip 2 %

54 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,3/10

Game Informer Oct 24, 2011

Rocksmith may lack in production values, but no other game offers such a remarkable tool to learn how to play a musical instrument.

8,3/10

Game Informer Oct 24, 2011

Rocksmith may lack in production values, but no other game offers such a remarkable tool to learn how to play a musical instrument.

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