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- Release Date 10/18/2008
- Publisher Electronic Arts
- Platform PS3
- 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)
Harmonix launched music games into a whole new arena with the release of Rock Band last year. No longer did music games have to be about just playing the drums or the guitar or singing. All three elements were merged together into a cohesive and thoroughly enjoyable package. But while Rock Band was ...more
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Average Member Rating: 8.4 out of 10
Best Band Stimulation Game!. (10 out of 10)
posted by McFlurry (DOVER, DE) on Feb 8, 2009
Member since Jul 2008
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Member since Jul 2008
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
If you are going to get any game like guitar hero, rock band, etc., you should definitely get Rock Band 2. It is best for PS3 because the graphics are better. This game is much better than any Guitar Hero game because the tour mode has a lot more to offer. There are the "Make A Set List" and you can...more
Specs & Requirements
Memory 6 MB
Console Link Ethernet Broadband
Online Features Trophies, Friends, Leaderboards, PS Network Compatible, Online Multiplayer
Modes Training, Practice, Simulation, Challenge, Exhibition, Versus Simultaneous, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Career
Audio/Video In-Game Dolby Digital, HDTV 720p
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