Rock Band 2
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Rock Band 2

86
Critic Rating
#Music

About

Rock Band 2 is the sequel to the 2007 musical simulation game Rock Band and offers similar gameplay. Directly competing with Guitar Hero: World Tour, the game allows different people to play together as in a band, with the same peripherals as the first game: lead guitar, bass guitar, microphone and a drum set. The new drum and guitar controllers for this version, bundled or sold separately, have been revised and older controllers are also supported. The guitar controller, modelled after the Fender Stratocaster, has five additional fret buttons near the neck, for fast fingertapping sessions. There is also an effect switch to toggle between five different effects. Players use the instruments to match notes on the screen, divided in different portions for different instruments, along with the lyrics for the singer who need to match the pitch.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story9.7h
Main + Extra59.9h
Completionist144.7h
All Styles38.8h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 8/11/2026

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Multiplayer

Online Co-opUp to 4
Local Co-opUp to 4
Campaign Co-opYes
Split ScreenLocal

Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishInterface
EnglishAudio

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Game Info

Release Date9/14/2008
DeveloperHarmonix Music Systems
PublisherMTV Games
PlatformsPlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
GenresMusic
IGDB Rating86/100 (113)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer
Co-operative
Split screen

Themes

Party

Perspectives

Auditory

Release Dates

PlayStation 2Dec 18, 2008
PlayStation 3Mar 27, 2009
PlayStation 3Oct 19, 2008
WiiApr 24, 2009
Xbox 360Sep 14, 2008
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