Rock Band 2 - Xbox 360

Ok so rock band 1 rocked, even though it wasn't as challenging as guitar hero 3, the music was better, and more modern. Rock band 2 doesn't do much to the original, with the exception of a built-in lag calibrator, new songs, and an improved, less flimsy and quieter guitar. You will be able to use all of your DLC from RB1 so that's good...the first one rocked and the only thing that they did to it was improve its flaws so this one is gonna be awesome too. My only concern is that now it has competition from GH: world tour maybe it won't be the best music game...but I doubt it.

This is the best music game on the market right now. Guitar Hero World Tour is great, but it has alot of flaws just like RB1 did. But with RB2, they have fixed those flaws that couldn't be fixed in GH because it was their first full band game. The song list on this is incredible, and the gameplay is still phenominal. There aren't really any changes in graphics and gameplay, but they were great on the first one so it doesn't matter. The drums are once again the best, and have been upgraded. GO GET THIS GAME RIGHT NOW!

This game is great at parties and playing alone. I only wish you didn't get punished for going trough Solo Tour mode on Easy or Medium. Let me complete the game at my leisure. When I want to increase my level, I'll do it when I'm good and ready. Other than that, the songs are great, plus you can import your songs from Rock Band 1. I don't see many weaknesses and I can't wait to see what they do with Rock Band 3!

this is way better than guitar hero world tour and this is the music game to get. it has plenty of songs and most of the songs are good, plus over 500 you can download via xbox live. online co-op is fun and you can play with buds and band tour is amazing and there are so many setlists and possiblities. rock band varies it up more than guitar hero and delivers way better gameplay

Let’s not fool anyone here. Rock Band 2 is essentially the same thing as the original Rock Band. Yet there are some wonderful improvements to the game. In single player, the campaign is different. The normal Guitar Hero format for unlocking songs is not longer in effect. Now, single player is like the band tour mode in the original (Note: I haven’t explored all the game play options so I might be wrong there). This can be a lot of fun but you will find yourself playing the same songs over and over and over. The Live game play is vastly improved. Being able to recruit random players online and the ability to join another band through Live is a great addition. You will probably be mismatched but oh well. The repetitive play can be fixed but it will cost you. Song can be downloaded and the cost will vary. I’d recommend avoiding single songs and focus on song packs or albums. Rock Band 2 also has the ability to play all the songs from the first Rock Band, but it will cost you 400 X-Box Live points and some hard drive space. If you’ve followed the Rock Band / Guitar Hero series, you will undoubtedly see numerous repeat songs. Despite that, there is still a lot to choose from. As the difficulty increases the variety of music available decreases. You are left with nothing but metal. Rock Band 2 also seems to be easier than the first. I’ve been playing the guitar part on expert. I feel like I’m about half-way through with the single player tour, and I have gold-starred more songs than not. As previously mentioned, I haven’t played it extensively so I’m hoping to come across some harder songs. From viewing some online play, the drums also seem to be easier, which is good considering their high difficulty in the original. The graphics are nothing special and the customization is about the same as the first. Anyway, I feel I’ve ranted enough. Solid game considering it’s more of the same.

This is the best music game you will play for the next 2 years. Harmonix has created an addictive experience that is great for parties and people who just like to rock out. The track list is really varied and has a lot for everyone of all ages to enjoy. A great new feature is that your created characters can now play any instrument. So you're no longer stuck playing drums ONLY if you created your character on the drums! And in the refined tour mode, you can have your created characters stand in on the other instruments when you are playing solo or without the full band. Add in the downloadable content and the AC/DC track pack that is coming out later this year and you have a great music game that is even better than the first. The refinement and fun factor that Rock Band 2 brings to the series makes it a must own.

This game failed to include songs engraved into the public. its hard to find anyone who knows the melody enough to sing the songs. But my biggest complaint is the amount of European punk rock songs they added. They are the lamest type of music for this game, drums aren't fun when its just random hitting with no real beat or groove, and it seems that generally these euro-trash/punk rock songs have terrible drum parts, awful melody, terrible lyrics and a repetitive guitar part. I do like that the drum parts have been kicked up a notch and they have added some new patterns. In RB 1, I could sight read most of the songs on expert and pass, this game I have seen plenty I cannot sight read. Its great to be able to download songs I know people will recognize, I just wish the game CAME with good songs in the first place.

Lot's of great songs, fun to play with friends locally or over Xbox Live. Easy to pick up for noobs like me, and keeps it's replay value with all the DLC songs and harder difficulties.