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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Rock Band 2 is a nearly perfect version of Rock Band 1, especially considering that all of the tracks (less 3) can be trasnfered to the sequel. The game is equally as enjoyable, if not more so, than the original. Plus, there are now drum solos! Everything about the game has been improved, only some parts have been improved more so than others. The only reason to not buy this game right now is if you want to have the Special Edition pack that is released in October, so you can have new drums and guitar.
What's great about it: All problems with Rock Band 1 fixed, guitar and bass made more difficult, "No Fail" mode added, excellent track list
What's not so great: Very little updated in World Tour mode, no update in graphics, very little updated in customization