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- Release Date 12/20/2008
- Publisher Electronic Arts
- Platform Wii
- Genre Music/Dance
- Number of Players 4
- Online Players 4
- Online Enabled Yes
Game Description
NOTE: Gameplay requires a drum, microphone, or guitar controller. Rock Band is compatible with most music game controllers. Game does not include drum, microphone, or guitar controller with rental or purchase.
Rock Band writes another chapter in gaming and music history with this follow-up to its mega-popular opening act. Rock Band 2 cranks the volume even higher with new features and five decades of killer music. Challenge friends and play the world's most prestigious venues in new Battle of the Bands Mode. Complete Tour Challenges to unlock new sets, and come back to tricky songs, thanks to a nonlinear structure. An improved World Tour Mode lets you play any instrument while managing every aspect of your career. Then a new Rock Shop lets you find the perfect look. Plus, the game is fully compatible with any Rock Band tracks you've already downloaded.
Critic Reviews
IGN Review (9.0 out of 10)
It's been a rough year for the Wii. While the system has seen unprecedented success with general consumers, aside from a few gems it has largely failed to provide compelling software over the past 12 months. Wouldn't it be nice if we could end 2008 with a truly great game? Something that isn't a ...more
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Average Member Rating: 8.1 out of 10
The way to rock out on the wii. (9 out of 10)
posted by jdsampson (APACHE JUNCTION, AZ) on Jan 2, 2009
Member since Sep 2007
9 out of 9 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Member since Sep 2007
9 out of 9 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
I love this game! I have played both world tour and Rock Band 2 and I have to say that Rock Band 2 wins out. Both games have an excellent song selection that will keep you entertained for hours. Were Rock Band sets itself apart from Guitar hero is in the tour mode that allows you to build fans which...more
Specs & Requirements
Audio/Video In-Game Dolby Digital
Online Features Friends, Content Download, Online Multiplayer, Leaderboards
Modes MultiPlayer Co-Op, Simultaneous, Versus, Career, Practice, Training, Challenge, Exhibition, Online Team Battle, Online Co-op, Free Play
Controllers Guitar Hero Guitar Controller
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