Game Review :: Rock Band 2

Hey Everyone!  This, the first in our new set of reviews since the site re-launch and looks at the sequal to multiplayer genre buster, “Rock Band”.

If you don’t already know, our reviews are short. This isn’t because we don’t have lots to say about games but more because there are 1000 places to get detailed reviews online but not 1000 hours in a day to read them all. Our reviews are quick to the point and we always make a point to include positive and negative points of a game. We have no brand or platform loyality and the guild like a lot of different aspects of gaming.

Each guild member who had time to contribute will give six points and their share of a percentage score, for example this review each member could only give 33.3% maximum.

OK here goes!

Vital Stats

Rock Band 2

Platform: Ps3 (X-Box 360 | Wii | Ps2)

Players: 1-4

Diablos

• Same fun multiplayer appeal the original had
• Attractive visuals including smooth menu animations
• Good set list and downloadable content store and ability to export all of RB1 songs for a few quid
• Ace “create” mode with PC/Net support
• Calibration can be difficult, it was better in RB1!
• Not really a sequel, it’s more of an expansion.
• 23%

Onimi

• As multiplayer party games go, it doesn’t get any better than this.
• Excellent range of songs, from classic oldies to more modern day hits.
• ‘Create a Character’ is full of iconic fashions for you to dress yourself in.
• Paying full price for an expansion would really grind my gears.
• It might seem petty, but I cannot understand why they’d put foreign language songs in there. Too difficult to sing.
• The step up from medium to hard mode on the drums is far too big and hinders progression through the game.
• 20%

Nilhuanwen

• Use of characters is much better- you’re not confined to one instrument
• Still loads of fun
• Customisation is brilliant from characters to band logo to accessories
• I was disappointed with the set list- a few good things but a lot more is stuff I’m not interested in. I still can’t play my personal favourite music even via downloaded content.
• The interface while playing is user friendly and it’s much easier to use than Guitar Hero
• I still absolutly hate the guitar controller that comes with the game
• 22%

Jesta

• Good range of songs
• Creating your character is fun
• Still fun when it’s not your turn
• Can spend a fair amount of time as a coat rack\dust bunny housing estate
• Forced to sing songs you don’t know, which can be horrific
• 13%

Total!

Rock Band is a good game, in general we all agree it is better than GHIII/GHWT but they still need to expand on the DLC, don’t think volume, think genre! We give it a solid 78%