November 3, 2009 - Poor - Band Hero might hold the attention of some younger gamers for a few hours, but it's a game that deserves to be forgotten.

November 24, 2009 - Poor - Even if the peripherals kicked serious butt -- and they don't -- you just can't hold a jam session with the DS. Add the fact that there's no journey to the Hall of Fame, and all you've got is a sad tale of the one-man band that went nowhere and a terribly cramped wrist.

November 18, 2009 - Poor - The gameplay is still fun if you're willing to suffer through painful hand cramping from playing guitar and bass, severely wounded vocal registry, and a general lack of precision provided by the Drum Grip. The peripherals do more to kill the experience than enhance it, which totally defeats the purpose of this pricey package.