Guitar Hero II

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 199 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 254
  3. Negative: 27 out of 254
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. henrikl.
    May 7, 2007
    10
    one of the most addictive game i ever played. so fun to learn och at the same tame hard to master. this is a must buy if u like rock n roll.
  2. MoggM.
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    An excellent game. Its fun for all types of gamers and the different skill levels makes sure everyone has a good time and a challenge. with more content coming over xbox live you can't go wrong.
  3. MichaelW.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    I am having way too much fun with this game. Waiting for more new songs to appear for download
  4. NeilVitro
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    Great game and well worth the wait. This is my current addiction and my wife loves playing too!
  5. HootchieM.
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    Sooo incredibly fun and deep. Better than the PS2 version in every way imaginable. Last night, 4 cops visited the floor in my dorm for a noise complaint down the hall from me. Afterward, they were walking by my room, saw me playing, and asked if they could check it out since they had never seen it before. One of them played it and loved it. It was pretty radical. I swear to God..... So Sooo incredibly fun and deep. Better than the PS2 version in every way imaginable. Last night, 4 cops visited the floor in my dorm for a noise complaint down the hall from me. Afterward, they were walking by my room, saw me playing, and asked if they could check it out since they had never seen it before. One of them played it and loved it. It was pretty radical. I swear to God..... So yea, this game Rawks!… Expand
  6. EricC.
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Somewhat fun on your own, but embarrassingly hilarious with a group of drunken friends. Your 360 is better for having a guitar attachment...
  7. JamesA.
    Apr 11, 2007
    10
    Who's dream is it not to be a rock star? 2 player is a blast, and the game it self is amazing.
  8. JonP.
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    Any game that can hook my girlfriend AND sister AND anyone that has a go has to be an example of brilliance. Guitar Hero II has done this. Can't reccomend it highly enough!!
  9. IanB.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    If you've ever played the air guitar, this is the game for you. Real guitar players will also enjoy themselves playing this game.
  10. DrewT.
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    Game totally excels at it's aim. Also it's easy to get into but very challenging to master.
  11. CAllen
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    This has got to be one of the best ideas for gaming yet. The only thing missing are different styles of music.
  12. Faigenistic
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    3 hours into it and I'm already addicted. It's almost like playing a real guitar, except I screw up less! Can't wait until more songs are available as well as the possibility of online play. ROCK ON
  13. TrevorM.
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    I am shocked by how fun this game is. If you have ever wanted to feel what it is like to be a rock star, then you have to get this game. The tracks all rock and the controller is excellent. A must have.
  14. FredH.
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    This game is perfect. Great to play by yourself or with groups of friends. I can't wait for downloadable content.
  15. Dave
    May 25, 2007
    10
    This game is too hard. I've been stuck on Psychobilly Freakout on Expert for weeks. :-(
  16. ScottS
    May 3, 2007
    10
    I just can't express how much I love this game ay. I spend most of my spare time fiddling with my guitar and recording myself on my laptop, so when this game came I grabbed it straight away. This game is far more enjoyable than all of the NBA games my friends like put together. I just love dancing round the room pretending i'm a rockstar for my wife and dog...Fantastic.
  17. MattK.
    Jul 20, 2007
    10
    Extremely addictive by yourself or with friends, do not be put off by the people below who say the game is too hard. On expert the last couple songs are extremely challenging, but are not impossible as some here are saying.
  18. JesseB.
    Jan 19, 2008
    10
    Absolutely amazing, I never played the playstation version of the game, but the Xbox360 had me hooked like a fish. At first I was on easy thinking this games impossible. But hours and hours and more strait hours of gameplay and I'm tearing through easy, then medium and hard. This is absolutely the most addicting game I've ever played.
  19. JamesSigman
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    Completely captivating!!!!! a total improvement from GH1 (not to say it wasn't an awesome game itself)
    you completely feel like you are playing pro guitar, and it is a hellof a lot of fun!!! i personally bought myself a second guitar so my roomy could play with me, co operative mode is genius! with the ability to choose lead guitar or bass!!! they also picked some of the best    Completely captivating!!!!! a total improvement from GH1 (not to say it wasn't an awesome game itself)
    you completely feel like you are playing pro guitar, and it is a hellof a lot of fun!!! i personally bought myself a second guitar so my roomy could play with me, co operative mode is genius! with the ability to choose lead guitar or bass!!! they also picked some of the best music!!! Primus is on there for gods sake!!! a very well done game that could easily compete ( and probably already has) with the up and coming next gen games.... the only downside is the cost of the guitars!!! a must buy for any and all people who call themselves gamers!!    … Expand
  20. PIPP0
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    Brilliant, in uppercase.
  21. Mr.Review
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    There are those who have made up their mind over a year ago, and have not regretted their purchase of Guitar Hero. There are those on the fence, on whether $90 is reasonable enough for the quality and everlasting game experience they will receive. I have never witnessed more universal love for a single game than with Guitar Hero II, and with that said, it is damn near a must buy. I cannot There are those who have made up their mind over a year ago, and have not regretted their purchase of Guitar Hero. There are those on the fence, on whether $90 is reasonable enough for the quality and everlasting game experience they will receive. I have never witnessed more universal love for a single game than with Guitar Hero II, and with that said, it is damn near a must buy. I cannot express successfully and with any sort of validity in words how incredibly enthralling and exciting and new Guitar Hero is. I must say to those who own or will inevitably buy Guitar Hero for Xbox 360, do NOT expect much out of the downloadable content. I think it will underwhelm us. With that said, Guitar Hero is an amazing experience only witnessed by those willing and able-minded enough to counter the outstanding track list, brilliant execution of gameplay, and absolutely endearing journey Guitar Hero places one through. With 3 new iterations coming out in the next year and a half, GUitar Hero could quite possibly be the next great franchise and one to adore for as long as fun exists.… Expand
  22. [Anonymous]
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    As difficult or as easy as you like. With an incredible song selection and more on the way, you can't go wrong.
  23. MarkT
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    Put simply it's the funnest game available for XBOX 360.
  24. JoeW.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    The PS2 version was great. But this game is just so much more fun. With the extra tracks, plus the downloadable content coming in "hopefully" soon. This came will last a very long time. From beginners to pros. It will be fun for all.
  25. AnnieD.
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    I was a huge fan of the first game, and of GHII on the PS2, but this is certainly the definitive version so far. So many tracks to choose from, so much fun to play both in single-player and co-op/competitive play. The best part is that you can play at two different skill levels, so everyone can play together. The ultimate party game, that's for sure. With obvious capability to I was a huge fan of the first game, and of GHII on the PS2, but this is certainly the definitive version so far. So many tracks to choose from, so much fun to play both in single-player and co-op/competitive play. The best part is that you can play at two different skill levels, so everyone can play together. The ultimate party game, that's for sure. With obvious capability to download new songs, this is THE game for any music lover.… Expand
  26. AaronS.
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    There's no other way to say this...this game is just pure, unbridled fun...especially when you play with other people. This game will disrupt your life and make work or school obstacles in the way of playing more Guitar Hero. The concept is incredibly simple, yet unmistakably classic. The first day I got this game I literally went through every song in Career Mode. Plus, the 360 There's no other way to say this...this game is just pure, unbridled fun...especially when you play with other people. This game will disrupt your life and make work or school obstacles in the way of playing more Guitar Hero. The concept is incredibly simple, yet unmistakably classic. The first day I got this game I literally went through every song in Career Mode. Plus, the 360 version will have you testing your skills to amazing new heights with it's illustrious list of Achievements. Unfortuantely, this will have you going through the painstakingly easy and boring Easy Mode....unless you suck, that is ;-)… Expand
  27. MikeB.
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    Outstanding. A game that leaps out from the screen and captures your heart and your mind with consumate ease. An experience unlike anything else in gaming. I pity the folks who only own a Wii or nothing at all!
  28. CamB.
    May 31, 2007
    10
    Quite possible the best rhythm game ever made on the Xbox 360. Bought this game a few months ago and im playing it at least once every day since then. Great fun for all ages/gamers.
  29. Eldon
    May 9, 2007
    10
    I just couldn't resist saying something here about this game... I don't own a XBOX360, but I played this game for the first time last night at a friends place. I was immediately "addicted". I was really blown away at the fun factor. I loved the music, and I was afraid I wouldn't like the "faux-recordings". Let's ROCK!!!
  30. JoelC.
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    Wow. I was reluctant to purchasing this game because I thought it wouldn't live up to the hype. Im a keyboard player myself, and although I like the sound of guitar, Im not much for one to play. However, this game has absolutely blown me away! The feeling I got playing "Freebird" for what seemed like forever as one long guitar solo, tryingi to stay alive, at Stonehenge was a gaming Wow. I was reluctant to purchasing this game because I thought it wouldn't live up to the hype. Im a keyboard player myself, and although I like the sound of guitar, Im not much for one to play. However, this game has absolutely blown me away! The feeling I got playing "Freebird" for what seemed like forever as one long guitar solo, tryingi to stay alive, at Stonehenge was a gaming moment for me that I wont forget. It was one of 'those' moments. I felt like I was on a mission, and sweating prefusely trying to hit all the notes in the solo after solo's, just awesome. THE HYPE DOESN"T LIVE UP TO GUITAR HERO!… Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
18
#18 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
46
#46 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    95
    Expect your non-gaming friends, family, and spouses to beg for the chance to bring the rock. That power alone makes Guitar Hero II a must-play. [Mar 2007, p.68]
  2. Play Magazine
    95
    Everybody who frequents the game knows the feeling when the prompts melt away and you find yourself actually playing the music; that's why Guitar Hero is the best music and/or mainstream game to hit these United States. [Mar 2007, p.56]
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    100
    It's exactly like Guitar Hero II for the PS2, but made even better by Microsoft's favorite son. [Mar 2007, p.58]
See all critic reviews »