Guitar Hero II

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
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  1. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 178
  3. Negative: 9 out of 178
  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.    … Full Review »
  2. PR9Gaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    The start of guitar hero really being a new hobby more than a video game. Basically improved on 1 in every way without taking anything out orThe start of guitar hero really being a new hobby more than a video game. Basically improved on 1 in every way without taking anything out or messing with the formula too much.… Full Review »
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    this game is much more beautiful and superior than guitar hero 3, my favorite!
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