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Rock Band 2

First seen: 24 september 2008

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  • User Score (24)
    9.3 9.3 from 24 reviewers
  • Expert Score (43)
    9.0 9.0 from 43 reviewers
  • Gameplay (12)
    9.7 9.7 from 12 reviewers
  • Graphics (15)
    8.4 8.4 from 15 reviewers
  • Sound (14)
    10 10 from 14 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    9.8 9.8 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • meticulously crafted setlist, better online modes, around 80 new songs, over 40 new songs, 4 player game
  • some iffy song choices, nothing incredibly new, too short

Rock Band 2 lets you and your friends take your band on an even more expansive and immersive world tour and continue your rock and roll fantasy. Harmonix, deliver Rock Band 2, the next step to the platform that lets audiences of all ages interact with music in an all-new way. Rock Band 2 lets players vicariously jam out as some of the best guitarists, bassists, drummers and singers of all time. Featuring a track list with more than 80 on-disc tracks from some of the m…

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    24 September 2008

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  1. Rock Band 2

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    23 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.3
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 10
    10
     

    Rock Band 2 is a solid sequel. Harmonix smoothed out most of the rough edges and added enough new stuff to warrant the full priced upgrade. Online World Tour mode may be enough for some people to spend the $60, but you’ll also get a whole new suite of songs and a few new modes to have fun in. If you were on the fence about getting Rock Band 2, rest assured that it is indeed worth the money. Read more

  2. Rock Band 2 Review

    Reviewer: PlayStation Universe
    9 December 2008
    Overall 10
    9.5
     

    Rock Band 2 isn’t a “true” sequel, but it’s the best encore we've ever experienced. Warn your neighbors – this may be their last proper night of sleep for months. Read more

  3. Rock Band 2 Review

    Reviewer: That Gaming Site
    7 February 2009
    Overall 9
    9.1
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    8.8
    Multiplayer 10
    9.5
     

    This game fixed everything that bugged me about the original and while it isn't perfect or very innovative, I can't help but not care, it's still a hell of a lot of fun on the weekends with players of all ages and difficulties. Read more

  4. Rock Band 2 (PS3)

    Reviewer: CCGR.COM
    7 December 2009
    Overall 9
    9.1
     

    In conclusion this game is a great "replacement" for Rock Band if you import all of your tracks over. It's a solid game to get if you're new to music games. If you're against secular or rock music in general, then I would not recommend this game. Read more

  5. Rock Band 2

    Reviewer: NZGamer.com
    22 December 2009
    Overall 9
    8.8
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 10
    10
     

    When someone brings up Rock Band 2 in New Zealand, one word used to come to mind: delayed. Now it’s finally out – in software only packs. Fortunately, most music game fanatics already have an instrument pack, or at the very least a guitar bundle with one of the hundreds of plastic guitar titles released. Read more

  1. Not Bad

    Reviewer: Chichi, Meijer
    16 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    A little costly to get 30 new tracks, but if you're a fan of music games it is worth it. There are a number of songs nobody in our group knew which made it difficult, our singer really had a hard time on those songs. Overall it is better than average, but I can't give it a 5 because of how many unknown songs there were. Read more

  2. Harmonix is floating on

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    22 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    One of my gripes with the original Rock Band was that every character you created was locked into a certain instrument, with no possibility of switching among them. That's fixed in Rock Band 2. Another was the need to have your friends in the same place to play as a band, which wasn't always practical. Now you can be miles apart. This, among some other small graphical and gameplay changes, makes this a very good sequel. If only band members could be imported from the... Read more

  3. Rock Band 2

    Reviewer: Ashton J., Metacritic
    21 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Simply the best music game to date. Great song selection, great DLC, and the ability to import songs from other games? Nothing not to like. There's something here for people of all skill levels, and plenty of ways for an experienced player to play with newer people too (which is a HUGE help for a party game). Read more

  4. Reviewer: Epinions
    16 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    My teenage son has explained that I have what is commonly known as “video game addiction”. You see, the grown ups have traded vegging out in front of the TV for the more rewarding role of top performer on tour. Rock Band is a game ... Read more

  5. Rock Band 2 (PS3): Rock Band 2

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    If you've never played any of the Rock Band games before then you should definately give them a try. Rock Band is like Guitar Hero a bit and this number 2 in the series and is great fun. Rock Band is played using plastic instruments. The songs are all realy songs that you hear every day on the radio when out and about. The screen features the animated video playing. In addition, it has red, yellow, blue and green chords that scroll down the screen during songs that show... Read more

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