Rock Band 2

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 170
  3. Negative: 21 out of 170
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  1. MichaelS.
    Sep 10, 2008
    4
    I was a fan of ROCK BAND, but I cannot excuse Rock Band 2s lack of innovation or any change watsoever. It is the exact same game, and has made the same mistake that Guitar Hero 2 and Rock the 80s made; it's an expansion, not a sequel. The setlist (and especially the bonus tracks) are beyond disappointing. I hope Harmonix is up for a huge overhaul come development of RB3. I have high I was a fan of ROCK BAND, but I cannot excuse Rock Band 2s lack of innovation or any change watsoever. It is the exact same game, and has made the same mistake that Guitar Hero 2 and Rock the 80s made; it's an expansion, not a sequel. The setlist (and especially the bonus tracks) are beyond disappointing. I hope Harmonix is up for a huge overhaul come development of RB3. I have high hopes, but as of now, this iteration is a major letdown.… Expand
  2. NanaM
    Oct 26, 2008
    4
    I really love playing RB and GH, but unfortunately, I found this game just to be an expansion pack! WTF?!?! the characters, clothes, and STAGES are pretty much the same thing! Seriously, I feel ripped off by the cost of it. And is it me or is the graphics a bit fuzzy? This was not a $60 game, it was a $40 game.
  3. DamianM
    Oct 6, 2008
    1
    Piece of crap. Seriously people, just buy any of the real instruments, because they cost about the same as this expensive and overrated load of sh*t.
  4. Eldonheart
    Mar 31, 2011
    1
    Song list that can only appeal to people who can nicely fit their musical taste in a predictable box and think they can gain substantial musical knowledge from having a subscription to the Rolling Stones magazine.

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#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#44 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. InsideGamer.nl
    85
    Rock Band 2 is a great follow-up to an already good game. The improved track list and World Tour mode, and the implementation of some interesting new options make for a great sequel.
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    89
    HG's victory is an academic one. [Jan 2009, p.81]
  3. DarkZero
    90
    This is a worthy sequel with a look and feel that are more polished than last year’s effort.
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