Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat — a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
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Another great hit for what it has now become the Rock Band Revolution. The tracks are great but it's a tease when you mostly have one song to play per artist. There are many songs in mind that would make the experience more incredible, but probably would not make the Teen rating. Perhaps they should make tracks like Godsmack's "Greed" available for online downloading and give the people a chance to rock a little harder. The instruments are not much different from RB1 with the exception of the nice but potentially pricey drums set. With the add on symbols as an option, you can only dream if you're struggling just to make enough to get a 2nd guitar (for bass) in order to complete the band. The live option is cool, especially when you're in the mood, but don't have anyone to play with. Battle of the Bands is also a cool feature. The graphics could use some work. Either way, RB2 will not disappoint as it digs into your soul and brings out the rocker in all of us. ROCK ON!
What's great about it: Highly Addictive
What's not so great: Needs more familiar hits & less unknown "B side" tracks.