Rock Band 2

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 168 Ratings

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  • Summary: Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity,Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including: Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download. The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings. Major new and dynamic online modes that connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally. More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments. [MTV]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. GamePro
    100
    If you already own the first game and all the instruments, this is a must-own title; if you haven't experienced the magic, this is a great place to start.
  2. Boomtown
    100
    Rock Band 1 was innovation. Rock Band 2 is perfection. Buy it.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    94
    Rock Band was just the opening act. Rock Band 2 is the real headliner.
  4. Meristation
    90
    Rock Band 2 is, basically, everything that the first one had. Which is not good, but great news. But everything that Harmonix has added this time makes the package even better. Improved, more sensitive instruments, the great backwards compatibility and indeed the new online co-op for both Band Tour and Multiplayer modes are the best of the mix. One of the few games which a sequel makes sense.
  5. Vandal
    90
    You can say its not very innovative in comparison with the original game. But this is a minor thing if we take into account that this is without doubt the best game in the genre, and a great achievement if we consider the great struggle with its rival, that doesn't lose grip.
  6. Thunderbolt
    90
    While nothing terribly new has made its way onto the new disc, the amount of songs more than covers the price of admission. And you won't even have to sit through any putrid local opening acts.
  7. Gaming Age
    83
    Rock Band 2 may not be a full fledged sequel in the mind of some critics, but what the team at Harmonix has done is beef up an already established franchise and listened to what their fans wanted.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
  1. Chaosraiden
    Oct 8, 2010
    10
    Rock Band 2 has a large variety of genres on platform. The option of 2000 (At time of writing) songs ranging from Death Metal to Nerdcore toRock Band 2 has a large variety of genres on platform. The option of 2000 (At time of writing) songs ranging from Death Metal to Nerdcore to Funk to Rap to Trance. From Megadeth to Gun's n Roses to Snoop Dogg to Bob Marley.
    The option to import all the songs from Rock Band 1, Lego Rock Band and Green Day Rock Band allows users to keep on playing their songs on one disc and future editions of the game.
    World Tour bring a much longer and varied playthrough rather than Rock Band 1's play one song, next! play next song, NEXT!.
    Single users can play World Tour now.
    Realistic charts a.k.a single notes rather than a ensemble of three note chords.
    Weekly Download content announced every friday on Rockband.com
    Better graphics and colourschemes. (Have you seen the main menu tiger! D:)
    Rock Band Network allows even more songs for 360 users and soon to be PS3 and Wii Character Creator could do with a makeover    … Expand
  2. WilliamM.
    Oct 13, 2008
    10
    This game is a great improvement to the first one. Easily able to switch instruments within the same character,upload rock band 1 tracks and This game is a great improvement to the first one. Easily able to switch instruments within the same character,upload rock band 1 tracks and play world tour online. Must buy for all rhythm game fans.… Expand
  4. markstewart
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    Damian M in reply at the end of the day its just a bit of fun you know where you laugh and smile lol : ) and i play electric guitar and haveDamian M in reply at the end of the day its just a bit of fun you know where you laugh and smile lol : ) and i play electric guitar and have been producing dance music for a good bit now and its good to have a break and enjoy make a few mistakes and laugh check out my tunes @
    www.myspace.com/antonszander666 add me if you want : )    … Expand
  5. JordanK.
    Nov 3, 2008
    9
    Great game...however, Damian is right to a certain point. I think that one of the reasons that people like rock band instead of real Great game...however, Damian is right to a certain point. I think that one of the reasons that people like rock band instead of real instruments, is it helps build confidence in a short period of time. It is much harder to play an actual instrument, and can take years to actually play the songs that you may find on rock band. Great game, but pick up a real guitar people.… Expand
  6. NiklasA
    Dec 14, 2009
    9
    A great party game. The main issue involved is the crappy Rock band guitar, which is extremely easy to break, and is non-responsive. When I A great party game. The main issue involved is the crappy Rock band guitar, which is extremely easy to break, and is non-responsive. When I bought this I had to go buy guitar hero just for the hardware! But besides that, the online has great support, with a HUGE selection of music, and I cant recall a single one of my fav. bands not being on that list either. If you have the previous rock band, then theres no sense in buying the full set too, you dont need two drums.… Expand
  7. brockjones
    Oct 27, 2008
    8
    a great sequel to the first Rock Band, but it feels a lot like just a bunch of new songs. Not enough fixes of things like a lack of notea great sequel to the first Rock Band, but it feels a lot like just a bunch of new songs. Not enough fixes of things like a lack of note streak count in a setlist (other than the last song) and the fact that the improved drums are just as breakable. Worth buying the game, not worth buying the new instruments to replace Rock Band 1's.… Expand
  8. DamianM
    Oct 6, 2008
    1
    Piece of crap. Seriously people, just buy any of the real instruments, because they cost about the same as this expensive and overrated load of sh*t.

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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#44 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008