If the first Rock Band was the opening leg of a full-blown concert tour, with four players living the rock and roll dream via color-coded buttons and plastic guitars, drums, and microphone, Rock Band 2 is like the final show of that same tour.
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IGN
The interface is much more user-friendly this time around. Now your created characters can play any instrument and bands don't require any particular members to be involved. People can just drop in and out as they please -- as the rock gods intended.
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GameDaily
Gameplay is mostly the same as other versions of the game as you sing, strum or drum your way through a variety of songs, either by yourself or with friends through local or, new to the Wii, online play.
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GameSpy
Like its predecessor, Rock Band 2 allows you to take on one of four roles in a music band. As vocalist, guitarist, bassist or drummer, you'll have your own unique challenges and make your own contribution to a song.
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Overall, the game is still the go-to multiplayer music gaming experience. Guitar Hero: World Tour couldn't stand up to this franchise, as Rock Band 2 remains king of the hill for now even if it all feels very familiar.
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Game Columnist
What makes Rock Band 2 such a hit at parties is the large menu list. You can now create long playlists and store them so that you do not need to break the party to select your song. However, there is a locking feature here.
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