Guitar Hero II

 PlayStation 2
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  • Summary: Rock the Rhythm, Lead, and Bass Guitar tracks in the follow-up sequel to "Guitar Hero." Form your guitar duo and shred riffs cooperatively or go head to head in all new multiplayer modes. With over 55 tracks to rock out to, you'll go from Guitar Hero to Guitar god in one press of a fretRock the Rhythm, Lead, and Bass Guitar tracks in the follow-up sequel to "Guitar Hero." Form your guitar duo and shred riffs cooperatively or go head to head in all new multiplayer modes. With over 55 tracks to rock out to, you'll go from Guitar Hero to Guitar god in one press of a fret button. Choose from multiple rock characters and jam at concert venues that grow in size as your rock career progresses. You'll start your rock career playing small clubs and bars, but if you play well you'll work your way up to stadiums and arenas. Guitar Hero II takes the guitar rock experience to new volumes by allowing players to play 3 different guitar tracks: Rhythm, Bass, and Lead. Guitar Hero II introduces all new multiplayer modes like: cooperative, pro-face off, and face off, letting 2 Guitar Heroes conduct their own symphonies of destruction. Shred School: Guitar Hero II features an all new practice mode, allowing Guitar Zeroes to become Guitar Heroes with enough practice. [RedOctane]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Yahoo!
    100
    The original's head to head multiplayer wasn't vital enough to make the expense worthwhile, but this time the co-op play is so integral to the game's appeal that most will find it irresistible...This is an absolutely stellar release, with too much variety, originality, rewards, and pure fun to even think about missing out on.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    100
    Guitar Hero II wins four stars from me because it has an excellent training mode that is missing from the original. That's the only major difference between the two games, other than the songs.
  3. GameTrailers
    96
    The developers clearly worked hard to tweak what was already great, and made it superb. With more songs, more features, and more pure rock, Guitar Hero 2 is a must own for anyone with a PS2.
  4. GameShark
    91
    The replay value is immense, the multiplayer superb and the game has that “just one more game” quality because you know you want to master Expert mode. It just would have been nice to be able to see some sort of online rankings to see how you rate with the rest of the gamers.
  5. GamePro
    90
    While I personally don't LOVE the overabundance of hard rock and metal songs, every track on the game is more than fun to play along with, and the classic rock tunes are savage, as usual...One of the best gaming experiences ever.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    90
    It adds a few new features and has the great gameplay from the first. Fans of the first will love the second one and new to the series will enjoy the features that help them get into the game.
  7. The New York Times
    70
    Of course, not everyone’s taste in music is the same as mine. If you like Guitar Hero II’s song selection, then you may consider it the ultimate music game; the underlying gameplay is a lot of fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 2 out of 48
  1. Andjelico95
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Ahh, so many good memories i made with this game. I loved those animations, the setlist and the career mode. This was a revolutionary gameAhh, so many good memories i made with this game. I loved those animations, the setlist and the career mode. This was a revolutionary game (and Guitar Hero 1 of course), and i am still addicted to the Guitar Hero franchise, especially this game. One thing i don't like about this game, and that is the HOPO-system. You must be Very accurate to hit every note, but you will learn that one day.

    This is a game i never will forget.    … Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    One of the best and most original games of all time. Most of the covers of the songs are absolutely spot on, however there are a couple that One of the best and most original games of all time. Most of the covers of the songs are absolutely spot on, however there are a couple that are average such as the Foo Fighters Monkey Wrench. The guy who tries to impersonate Dave Grohl doesn't do a very good job and his voice is too deep. Overall, this game is worth every penny and you will not be disappointed!… Expand
  4. ZackH.
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    This game is great. a lot of the people complain about the track list but even for the bad songs there is a good fun guitar track. and there This game is great. a lot of the people complain about the track list but even for the bad songs there is a good fun guitar track. and there are some good tracks like war pigs, beast and the harlot, laid to rest and many other rock classics, the graphics are ok but i always said graphics are the least thing to worry about in games. muliplayer is grea for freinds.… Expand
  5. KyleC.
    Dec 29, 2006
    9
    I definitely have a lot more interest in the 2nd one. There is a larger variety in songs and metal bands that are more up to date..im also I definitely have a lot more interest in the 2nd one. There is a larger variety in songs and metal bands that are more up to date..im also more satisfied with the hammer-ons and pull-offs change.… Expand
  6. Lucas_Eduardo
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Na minha opinião esse jogo é um dos melhores da franquia, e eu até o consideraria o melhor se não fosse a minha paixão pelo GH3.
    Tipo, sério a    Na minha opinião esse jogo é um dos melhores da franquia, e eu até o consideraria o melhor se não fosse a minha paixão pelo GH3.
    Tipo, sério a soundtrack dele é ótima, o tempo de resposta dos controles é incrível, os gráficos estão até melhores do que no seu anterior assim como a quantidade de músicas.
    Só não dou nota 10 porque acho que ainda pra melhorar muito(mesmo sabendo que foi feito "as pressas")
    Então, é a minha opinião sobre o GH2.    … Expand
  7. JordanB.
    Nov 11, 2006
    8
    One of my main complaints is that Axel Steel is so much easier to play with than the other guitarists in the game. Also, Freddy Krueger One of my main complaints is that Axel Steel is so much easier to play with than the other guitarists in the game. Also, Freddy Krueger should have been an unlockable character, I mean who can shred better than Freddy, both figuratively and literally. I agree with Seth's comment about the exclusion of Nickelback, I could have lost some of the classic rock songs for a purely Nickelback playlist, imagine all the shredding you would be doing at 3 am, waking up the neighbors. To conclude, this is the best console RPG since Bloody Roar 4, ultimately the graphics in Bloody win just because of the animals.… Expand
  8. NateB.
    Nov 11, 2006
    0
    The sound quality in this game is awful. Everything sounds like it was recorded on an 8 track, and the quality of the covers themselves are The sound quality in this game is awful. Everything sounds like it was recorded on an 8 track, and the quality of the covers themselves are terrible (plus it doesn't help the song list is significantly weaker this go around). My biggest complain is the timing of the notes, I'll be holding a note just fine and all the sudden it will mess up for no reason. Also, the notes don't play when you actually play them, sometimes there's this weird delay. Wolfmother, for example, is particularly strange. I'm playing it and everything is spot on, then all the sudden the second part of the main riff is completely messed up or I'll flat out not play a note and it will play on its own. It's not for lack of skill, as I demolished the first guitar hero, or the guitar since guiter hero 1 works fine. It's like they rushed this to release without polishing anything. I hate this game so much and its one of the things I looked foward to most all year.… Expand

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#4 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#10 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#74 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006