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4 Rating: 4, Useful: 80 / 85
Date: March 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Some of the most fun I've had playing games in the last few years was going a couple of rounds of Guitar Hero with a few friends. It's a fantastic party game and if you've never played it, you owe it to yourself to check it out. This, much like SingStar and Dance Dance Revolution, is a title that's going to appeal highly to your "non-traditional" gamer crowd. I could, honestly, fawn over how much fun it is for hours, but there were a couple of things about the 360 version of this game that I wanted to bring up.

First, I know there are a ton of you out there that have a PS2 version of this already. If that's the case, I'm not sure there's enough added content out-of-the-box to warrant buying the game a second time. The only difference would be about ten added titles to the soundtrack. Now, mind you, they're all great songs; but is what amounts to a CD enough for you to plunk down another ninety bucks?

Unfortunately, two of the features I was really pulling for on the 360 version aren't making the final release. I was wildly excited over getting a wireless guitar, but there was some kind of licensing hang-up with Microsoft over the use of their wireless technology. Red Octane has said that they're hopeful they'll eventually release a wireless guitar, but they couldn't get past the red tape fast enough. I'm a bit bummed, but, to Red Octane's credit, the wired guitar they included is really cool looking.

Secondly, I'm also a bit disappointed that there isn't an online multi-player competition. I thought it would have been awesome to have head-to-head rock-offs. I don't know if this is something they could work in later, but Microsoft's online play is so well done and so much fun that I'm always a little let-down when developers don't take advantage of it. It wound up being the only issue I dinged the game a star for. If that was included, this may have been as close to perfect as I could have hoped for.

The graphics for this aren't staggeringly better then the PS2 version, but on the other hand, they don't really need to be either. It's considered a high-definition game, but honestly, you'll probably only notice a small difference. In a game like this, you're looking at the play-ability. As long as the graphics aren't a distraction, that should be enough. The game play here is as addictive as any you'll ever hope to find.

The Co-op play with the bass-guitar mode is a lot of fun and a cool feature. I'm also really looking forward to seeing what song downloads end up being available on xBox marketplace. Jury's still out until we see the content, but that's a pretty cool feature that'll keep this game fresh for a long time.

As I mentioned before, if you're an xBox lifer, who's never had the chance to check out this former PS2 exculsive, you owe it to yourself to pick this up. If you already have the PS2 version, however, you'll be just as content to rock out with that for now.

Step on stage and rock away!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 22 / 27
Date: April 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For the last few years, the Guitar Hero franchise has ruled the music video game world. A combination of great mechanics and stellar songs made the game irresistible to anyone who found Dance Dance Revolution a little less accessible. If you haven't been in a coma the last few years, you have to had at least heard of the game. If you're one of those people who haven't, however, this is as good of a time as any to pick up the axe and start shredding.

The Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II comes in at the steep price of $90, $20 higher than it's Playstation 2 predecessor. Of course, Xbox 360 owners are well accustomed to higher prices for their games. But if you're going to shell out close to $100 for a video game, you better hope that that money is well-spent. So is it?

Well, yes and no. If you already own the Playstation 2 version of the game, I really can't recommend this purchase. The game plays identical to that version, and the majority of the songs are the same. What the Xbox 360 version offers over the PS2 version, however, is high-definition graphics, an additional 10 tracks to master (with the promise of more to be available for download at a later date)and Xbox Live support of Leaderboards and Achievement Points. If wanting to see where you stack up against the rest of the world is important to you, or if you've already worn out all the songs on the PS2, you might want to consider making the jump. But still, $90 to play a few new songs is asking a lot.

Having played both versions, I'd say the biggest drawback to the Xbox 360 version of the game is that there is no multiplayer support over Xbox Live. Whether it's an issue of laziness or cost, I'm not sure. But $90 is a lot to pay when you're getting a bare bones version of what you're used to getting on Xbox Live. This is my biggest complaint about the game. Spending an extra $50 or $60 on an extra guitar for multiplayer is a big investment. The lack of Live support for multiplayer is extremely disheartening.

Overall, Guitar Hero II is still a fantastic game, and if you can afford it you definitely need to check it out on Xbox 360. Especially if you haven't played it yet. With the additions of Leaderboards and Achievement points, and downloadable content, this is definitely the best version of the game yet! But if you already own it on PS2, you might want to wait until a price drop comes around. $90 is simply too much for a game that you already own.

Presentation: 8.0 - New Xbox 360 Guitar looks and feels great. Game great game!

Graphics: 7.5 - Nothing special. Hi-Def graphics are nice, but it's still all about the music.

Sound: 9.0 - Some great covers. New tracks by The Toadies and Pearl Jam are awesome!

Gameplay: 9.5 - There's a reason it's so addicting. Sometimes you get lost in a solo and feel like you're actually playing a guitar!

Lasting Appeal: 8.0 - Hopefully the downloadable content will be constant. If you've already played the songs on PS2, there's not a lot to hold your attention otherwise.

Overall: 8.5

THIS is AWESOME!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

guitar hero 2 is the most awesome game you can get for 2007. I've played it on PS2 and on Xbox360. The Xbox360 version is much better. There's new songs on Xbox360 also. So, if you're thinking of buying this item then you should get it.

Man I've waited so long for this!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Let me just start off by stating the obvious

This is a amazing amazing game.

I myself being a "real" guitarist (since i was 6) did not like this game one bit at first when it came out for ps2. I kept telling myself and even my friends that its so stupid to make a game with a fake guitar why not just play a real one? wow was i stupid or what? Guitar Hero 2 is the most fun I've had on the Xbox360 to date. I play it more than i do my real guitar! My friend bought this for Ps2 around its release and i remember when i first started learning it i was just HOOKED(just a FF 'fun fact', alot of good guitarist will tell you this, it seems easier to play some songs on hard, even expert, than it is on medium, wierd huh?) anyways, i prayed and hoped day after day that this game would come out for the xbox360. and last month i heard the news, and put all my money into it and waited..now the day is finally here and im not one bit dissapointed. This game is just so fun. It has a GREAT, almost even perfect soundtrack to play from. I dont know how many of you like metal but man when i saw they had Shadows Fall's "the light that blinds" on here i was almost in disbelief! I've been writing many reviews lately (you can see some more on the 360 in my profile if you'd like) trying to make them sound as good and in depth as possible..but man all i can say about Guitar Hero 2 for Xbox360 is just BUY IT!!! there is not one thing i can think that is wrong with the game. So if you got a 360...this is without a doubt, a must have!

What a game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Having never played this game on the PS2, I can't be happier. I first played the game at FYE on April 1 and I was immediately hooked. I didn't do to well playing it at FYE, but you wouldn't have known that once I got the game home.

Graphically, I personally don't think they are any thing special, on the other hand you are not buying the game because of the graphics, and to me you get so focused on playing the guitar you don't have time to watch the band or the crowd.

The biggest question that I have seen is this worth the money? Yes and No, yes if you don't have the PS2 version, and no if you have the PS2 version.

The one thing I really like about this game is how it works your hand eye coordination. Which I think is great for the younger people. I also like how you can practice just like you would a real guitar, and over 70 songs to chose from should keep you busy for a while.

Lots o' Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Update:
No patch for online play coming... We'll have to all wait for Guitar Hero III in October which promises to include a whole bundle of online content not found in this game. Only a few more months, hold in there!

Guitar Hero II is a blast for new-comers and veterans alike. After hearing so much about this game from friends, I had to make the leap into this series.
Although $90 is a bit steep, the game has alot replay value in different difficulty settings and achievement points. I've also heard rumors that they might create a patch for online play in the future, which would bring even more value to the game.
The game has a lot of character and really nails that rock feel, from the menus to music during the game. Sometimes I get so engrossed in the game I forget that I'm just playing a video game. It's that good...
The X-plorer guitar is pretty comfortable and sturdy, but I don't think it's worth $60 as a separate purchase.In addition, if there are any leftie players out there debating buying this. You just flip the guitar and put on the lefty switch (which also gives you the Hendrix Award for 10 achievement points. Nice!)
My only pet-peeve is that "Easy" doesn't allow you access to the store for purchasing new guitars, outfits, etc. Which is a bit annoying for new-comers who have to really hone their skills to reap all the benefits of the game.
Overall though, it's a blast and I would recommend it.

Awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is really good. I have played both the PS2 version and the 360 version, and they are basically the same game, except the 360 has 10 new songs, an awesome x-plorer controller, and downloadable content. So basically if you have it for PS2 skip it on the 360 but if you have a 360 and a PS2, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up on the 360.

Amazing!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love my Xbox 360! I don't buy Sony products so I was out of the loop when it came to Guitar Hero. I love interactive games like DDR and love Rock and Metal music so naturally I was drawn to the game. I played the PS2 version at Best Buy and I was actually pondering buying a PS2 just for that. Then I heard a scant rumour that 360 owners will be getting GH2. I was immediately excited and I tracked every day the date which it was coming out. Finally April 3rd came and it was finally out!

The guitar is amazing. The colored frets are perfect. The pressure it takes to make them work is a little less the PS2. The strumming bar is very strong and is fairly quiet. The whammy bar is well made and looks to be able to withstand a lot of abuse. The guitar is not wireless like many had hoped. Microsoft refuses to give out their wireless controller secrets and that has stopped Harmonix from making a wireless guitar. Anyways, the USB guitar X-Plorer is still a great wired guitar. It's sleek and stylish and matches your Xbox.

The game itself is tons of fun! Any skill level can appreciate the game. There is Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert skill levels. There is also easier songs and harder songs. You can also go through career mode and get money to buy the bonus songs. When you go through Medium mode you get more songs disguised as an encore. The career mode is very deep with many clubs. You tour and work your way up the line with sponsers and such. Then you get money from each gig which is about 4-5 songs. You can spend the money in The Store which has new outfits, characters, guitar finishes, guitars, and many other things.

The visuals are excellent. It's very cartoonish so don't expect much on that end. The visuals are cleaner then PS2 and supposedly High Def. Really, do you need HD to play a music game? No way. The audio is excellent and you hear the crowd and the guitars and the music. That brings me to the music selection. A different mix of Rock and Metal is the center of this game. There are 3 songs that are done very poorly though. Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and Lamb of God's vocals sound nothing like the originals. Nirvana is the worst of the bunch and makes me sad for Kurt Cobain. Whoever said this guy sounded good needs to get their head checked. There are 10 new songs in all and they are for the most part excellent choices.

Extra features on this game include Leaderboard, Acheivements, HD, Training, downloadable songs and possible multiplayer in the future. They also have a Xbox Live Communicator on the guitar which could mean live support and also they show in the manual that there could be effects pads on their way that hook into the guitar as well. What I wish they could add is like a sand box mode where you can craft your own songs and play them like you are actually playing a real song on a real guitar.

Is it worth the 90 dollars? I would say yes it sure is! You get downloadable songs, possible multiplayer, a sweet guitar, and 10 new tracks to jam out to. If your PS2 I would still say you should pick this up because you will reap the benefits later. Sell your GH2 for PS2 and upgrade to this. You won't regret it. And for 360 fans like myself, this is a godsend and just another reason Microsoft is beating the pants off Sony in the console wars.

GREATEST GAME EVER!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game is sick...I love it...Play it everyday and now that you can download songs off xbox live that makes it 10 times better. SWEET

I wish I could give this at least six stars

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much fun that it's hard to know exactly where to begin writing this review.

The song selection is pretty sweet and being that we're gonna get more songs to download through Xbox Live in the very near future, the shelf life of this game is probably going to last extremely long. Most of the tracks are covers but they're really well produced. There may be a couple of tracks from artists that will make you wonder why they chose those in particular when they could have chosen other, better titles but still, I'm willing to bet that you'll discover songs that you've never really heard before and fall in love with them (the Allman Brothers "Jessica" is now a personal fave).

Rocking out with a buddy in a house full of people is where you really see the sheer entertainment value that this title possesses. It's one of those games that you can screw up really badly in while playing and still have a blast.

The graphics are in high def and even though it doesn't have the visuals of something like Gears of War, who cares? They're still nice graphics and the character antics are pretty funny to watch (I love watching the characters run from one end of the stage to the other, it cracks me up).

And I guess I should close by saying that if you're gonna get this game, don't even think of playing it without the guitar. It's the reason this game is so fantastic. It feels nice and has pretty much everything you need to navigate the dashboard right on the face. Your fingers will feel like burger meat after trying to play songs like "Psychobilly Freakout" and "Jessica" on anything above medium difficulty but as soon as they feel normal again, the guitar will find its way back in your hands.

An instant classic.

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