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Guitar Hero II
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Overall Critic Score:3.7976
Guitar Hero II Critic Reviews
Developer Red Octane hit a home run with Guitar Hero, a rhythm game that you played with a guitar-shaped controller. The game, while sounding silly in concept, turned out to be a blast when fully executed. After all, who doesn't dream of being a rock...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Video Game Talk
be playing this game well into 2007 and beyond. I cannot honestly think of a reason not to own this game, this is the type of pick up and play addiction that I imagined the Wii would deliver with all titles. You will simply not find a better or more addic...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at ZTGameDomain
It's official. The Xbox 360 has finally received the only game that truly lets you rock out with your... errrr... Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller out. Guitar Hero II, developed by Harmonix and published by Activision and RedOctane, is an exclusive no...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at UnderGroundOnline
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Honestly, I can't get enough of this game, and by the look of the number of people on the leaderboard, I'm not the only one. Ok Harmonix, bring on "Rock...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Gaming Age
If you haven't played it before, I urge you to run out to Best Buy or some other big retailer who has a demo running at a kiosk and give it a shot. You won't be disappointed....read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Game Almighty
Aside from a few misgivings about some of the track choices, I enjoyed absolutely everything about Guitar Hero II. The practice mode ensures there's always that option there to improve yourself and master the game on hard and expert and also provides a...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Xbox World Australia
a Beatles box set and finding that your favorite song was somehow left off. Seriously, the lack of online multiplayer is the only thing keeping this version from achieving a perfect review score.Essentially, though, GHII on the Xbox 360 is the same, great...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GamePro
online play is a huge disappointment and a glaring example of missed opportunity. If you’ve alreday strummed through the PS2 version, only get it for the 360 if you’re dying for new material. If you’ve never played Guitar Hero II at all, then for those ab...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GameTrailers
next level. This is, by far, one of the best games on any platform – ever. Pros:• Rockin’ animated intro • 720p and HD looks awesome• Lag adjust for those who need it• Handful of new exclusive songs, including...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GamingTrend
Even if you already have done all of this before, you may yet find a reason to grab the Xbox 360 re-release. With reworked graphics, sound, new songs, downloadable content and more, this is easily the best Guitar Hero game yet....read the complete Guitar Hero II review at IGN
The Xbox 360 gets what’s probably the best party game ever, because GHII is compelling for anyone who’s into music, not just to hard-core gamers. It’s that rare title that doesn’t become boring with repeat plays. In fact, I played it so much the...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at TeamXBOX
like YYZ or Psychobilly Freakout on Hard or Expert. If you don't enjoy a game that requires you to be good with your hands as opposed to finding the Super Armor of Absolute Protection, you might want to avoid this. However, if you even slightly enjoy a ch...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at AtomicGamer
songs that are new to me as well. Note that all the songs are performed by a cover band, not the original artist. I just wish there was a way to request songs for downloadable content that were not included in the game (Halo 2 rock-theme, anyone?) Suggest...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at XboxAddict
head to head in a guitar competition is something to be seen and experienced. Not many other games out there can boast this type of multiplayer gameplay - bravo!Overall: 9.2...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GameZone
of the memorable tracks are well-done covers of the originals, and aside from a few like the Rage Against the Machine track, they’re not bad. Still, this is hopefully going to change with future installments. The more original songs they can include...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Amped IGO
guitar action. The additional songs extends the longevity a bit, and the leader boards do help to show you exactly where you place in the grand scheme of things. The downloadable content also gives something extra for those who just can't get enough ...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at DarkStation
with multiplayer-loving friends. However, as always with matters such as these, your mileage may vary according to taste. At the end of the day, without any of the core aspects of the game being altered, Guitar Hero is all about rocking out and showing of...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Thunderbolt
A few nights ago, I ran into pro gamer Jonathan "fatal1ty" Wendell at a DirecTV gaming event near Disneyland. At the time, I was cleaning up in a...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GameSpy
When Guitar Hero debuted in 2005, RedOctane and Harmonix indisputably took a few chances. After all, music games weren't all that popular at the time, and bundling in a guitar peripheral ensured the overall package didn't come cheap. The risk turned out...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at PALGN AU
support for downloadable content, difficult Achievements and a two-player mode, this game will last you a long, long time. Guitar Hero II may seem a little pricey, but with so much content and an extra guitar, it's one of the easiest games we've...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at PALGN
And with the improved mechanics of the second game, the old songs work even better - Bark At The Moon's once nigh-impossible solo is now made a hell of a lot easier while Frankenstein goes from being a chore to an absolute delight....read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Eurogamer
humming to the tunes when not playing while practicing the fingerwork. While the game is an expensive affair if you have to buy the reusable guitar, it is absolutely a highly recommended game for anyone with the slightest affection for music....read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Xboxic
first, you may struggle with the opening few tracks on normal (only managing a 3/5 rating), but return to it after you clear all the gigs and you'll find you 'five star' them first time. It's clear as you progress that you're learning and your responsiven...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at Gamestyle
packs of three songs each bring back favorites from the first PS2 game, improved with the better Guitar Hero 2 hammer-ons and pull-offs, and yes, set up with separate rhythm and bass lines for co-op mode. But the bundling takes away much of the hoped-for ...read the complete Guitar Hero II review at 1UP
The Guitar Hero series makes a fantastic debut on the Xbox 360 in Guitar Hero II, adding a bunch of new content and even tweaking a few small things that weren't so great about the PS2 version....read the complete Guitar Hero II review at GameSpot
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