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Rock Band SimulatorWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Rhythm-action simulation about managing a band and playing concerts.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Rock Band Simulator (7h 20m in total). The problem that came up most: cigarette need returns too fast and supply is hard to keep up, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 20m analysed · English, German, Czech · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 31
- Ideas
- 5
- Highlights
- 10
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 104 in all.
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- Stream 1, 54 min analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 2, 55 min analysed: 7 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 12 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 5, 48 min analysed: 12 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
- Stream 6, 43 min analysed: 13 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 14 problems.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 1 problem.
Problems (31)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #19Frustration
cigarette need returns too fast and supply is hard to keep up
4 of 8 streams · 9 moments
9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
quest targets and objectives are hard to identify or locate
3 of 8 streams · 13 moments
13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Frustration
default mouse sensitivity too high at the start
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
unclear how to build the stage and where to place it
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
unclear how to remove the amp from its container
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Frustration
map destinations are locked with no hint why
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
characters clip through objects or animate wrongly
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bugblocking
supermarket cannot be selected on the destination screen, half the screen stops responding
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bugblocking
softlock when the explosive quest item is missing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
camera freezes at the start and leaves the player stuck
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
driving and picking a destination is not explained and breaks easily
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
guitar rehearsal and concert rhythm gameplay is not explained clearly
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
poster painting and spray can source not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
concert starts without the player having a guitar
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
card minigame result is not clearly shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Frustration
card game is unexplained, long and poorly rewarded
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Quit
missions feel repetitive and the session ends soon after
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
unclear value of cans and what gear costs
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
can collecting and recycling rules are unclear or tedious
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
map, fast travel and band name are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
quest objectives for cans and crows are not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear whether progress was saved after a restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
first fight starts before the controls are understood
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Frustration
first rhythm rehearsal is hard and note guide is missed
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
dialogue text is hard to read and easy to skip past
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
street fights are hard and the cost of losing is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
no way to review what npcs said about leads
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
concert needs a replay after a poor first run
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
large debt appears with no clear way to earn it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
npc repeats the same conversation on a second visit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
early prices outpace the player's cash
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (5)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #32Suggestion
wants driving and areas that are walled off
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Suggestion
no graphics settings to work around display problems
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Suggestion
bodies cannot be dragged onto the toilet
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Comparison
can collecting for cash recalls another job sim
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Comparison
free-roaming chaos feels like an arcade skate game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (10)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #37Highlight
gritty 90s city setting and music are enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Highlight
visual style and world charm
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Highlight
combat controls and npc reactions to blocking
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Highlight
sensitivity option is easy to reach but still too high
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Highlight
reworked guitar timing tutorial is an improvement
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Highlight
licensed real bands in the soundtrack
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Highlight
surprise casino location is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Highlight
hand-drawn hands and visuals are a highlight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Highlight
can recycling pays well and feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Highlight
the fighting pit is a fun location
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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