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Pros:

challenges (2)

  • ...A definite improvement over Rock Band I. The tour and challenges are a nice addition. There is a bigger variety of music and the opportunity...[0.8]
  • ...to play. That was really disappointing because I thrive on a good challenge , whether I win or lose. It seems discriminatory against us single...[0.8]

characters (3)

  • ...Advantage: RB2. Intangibles (graphics, sound, etc.): There is a far greater character customization mode in RB2 compared to GHWT. In addition, because...[0.8]
  • ...fresh music to play, but I am quite on the fence about RB2. Pros: 1) Customizable Characters - I was suprised to find how much I like this feature. 2) New...[0.6400000000000001]
  • ...GHWT. In addition, because of the better graphics in RB2, your character won't come out looking like some horrible cartoon. The better graphics also mean the instruments look...[-0.6400000000000001]

classic (2)

  • ...have to pay extra for are more of the same, with a bare few good classics thrown in. My son summed up the content last night by saying...[0.8]
  • ...diverse as Guitar Hero: World Tour showed, but there are some great classics here like Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer, Journey's Anyway You...[0.8]

game play (2)

  • ...ock Band 2 is a great addition to any music lover's library. The game play is excellent and the song selection is sure to keep you entertained. The...[1.0]
  • ...can use the GHWT instruments (Wii) on RB2 it's even better. Nice game play , nice song choices. Overall a really fun game. I don't like...[0.8]

games (3)

  • ...just to say 'I jammed with Ranma!' Yeah, I'm an otaku. Anyway, great game , great music, great DLC, great overall....[0.8]
  • ...My nephew love this game since the first moment! Hi and his friends have too fun with...[0.8]
  • ...aren't compatible with my GH guitars). I'm glad we bought RB2. Despite what I say above, the game still looks and sounds great , and jamming on the guitars is as fun as GH. I've heard the...[0.4]

general (7)

  • ... This product was excellent compared to any other music experience game out there. The song...[1.0]
  • ...simulator game should be! I had the first ROCK BAND for PS2, and I loved it comparitively to the GUITAR HERO games because of the plain...[1.0]
  • ...much easier than on guitar hero 3. Overall, I think it is a great choice and beats guitar hero. You can play in a band as well. Music...[1.0]
  • ...you do have people over) if you own one of those games. I'd definitely recommend this , they did a great job. ...[1.0]

guitar (2)

  • ...yesterday and played RB2 for the first time last night. Our GH guitars work perfectly with RB2. And that was great! We saved money, didn't have to...[1.0]
  • ...the room starts to spin. I know that this is a pretty common issue with GUITAR HERO. And for the most part, I've never really been a huge fan...[-0.8]

online (3)

  • ...them at least once before. The ability to download new tracks online is INCREDIBLE . When they release something you like, you can get it with WiiPoints...[0.9]
  • ...Guitar Hero 3, but this is SO much more fun! Being able to go online and find others to perform with is wonderful . I really hope that EA is able to set up the DownLoadable Content...[0.7200000000000001]
  • ...much to my surprise, the game chugged along, and I didn't see any problems with the online interface. The whole game is played "connected", so you don...[-0.8]

playback quality (3)

  • ...your friends in the dorm or at a party, or if you just want to play a lot of good music, RB2 is the better choice....[0.9]
  • ...difference to me. I like GH guitars much better and find them easier to play . I was so excited about that feature. My only other complaint...[0.8]
  • ...has made up for it with Rock Band 2! PROs + Full World Tour. No more playing a straight list of songs. Choose from different cities and different...[-0.8]

practice mode (2)

  • ...it. Ever want to just go crazy with your drums? The free drum practice mode is the perfect avenue for that. It also allows you to experiment with the various...[0.9]
  • ...specifically to have access to the drums. Rock Band 2 adds a 'Drum Beat Practice' mode, which is so good that I would have bought it as a standalone package. Include...[0.7200000000000001]

quality graphics (2)

  • ...challenge with a band it should be open *for everyone*. The venues are cool and the graphics are OK - I find when we have 3 people playing the vocals bar blurs...[0.65]
  • ...Rock Band 2 is great for Wii. While the graphics are not as good as they are for the HD versions, the game still has all of the...[-0.9]

reliability (6)

  • ...and played RB2 for the first time last night. Our GH guitars work perfectly with RB2. And that was great! We saved money, didn't have to...[1.0]
  • ...sure to keep you entertained. The online play is great, haven' t had any problems with finding a stranger to play with online. This is great for...[1.0]
  • ...holiday season, I'm sure it has been 'rockin' over there! We had no problems that we could tell from internet issues, so they must be doing...[1.0]
  • ...deep, I would've loved to make a Ranma Saotome just to say 'I jammed with Ranma!' Yeah, I'm an otaku. Anyway, great game, great...[-0.6]

songs (6)

  • ...on Guitar Hero World Tour are a little too difficult for him. The songs are great in this version, and there seems to be a good selection of music...[1.0]
  • ...or Guitar Hero, you'll be right at home. The objective is to clear songs by correctly following the on-screen color commands which match...[0.8]
  • ...don't look cheesy and it looks professional this time. The songs are a pretty good mix. I can't say that I knew every song in the game, but I'd...[0.8]
  • ...acts like. Advantage: GHWT Music tracks: GHWT has a lot of good songs going for it, such as "Sweet Home Alabama", "Purple Haze", and...[0.8]

sound quality (6)

  • ...bought RB2. Despite what I say above, the game still looks and sounds great , and jamming on the guitars is as fun as GH. I've heard the...[0.9]
  • ...jammed with Ranma!' Yeah, I'm an otaku. Anyway, great game, great music , great DLC, great overall....[0.8]
  • ...the dorm or at a party, or if you just want to play a lot of good music , RB2 is the better choice....[0.8]
  • ...updated constantly. ROCK BAND was already, in my opinion, the best of the music simulators out there, and RB2 just solidifies it at the top...[0.8]

tracking (2)

  • ... of them at least once before. The ability to download new tracks online is INCREDIBLE . When they release something you like, you can get it with WiiPoints...[0.7200000000000001]
  • ...of you (like me) who want to buy GHWT to get the Jimi Hendrix tracks, bad news: due to download and licensing issues, Nintendo was unable...[-0.6400000000000001]
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