Rock Band 2
Release Date: September 14, 2008
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Rock Band 2 is a continuation of a music game created by Harmonix studio - authors of the first two parts of Guitar Hero and many other similar productions.
Rock Band 2 is a sequel to the music game created by Harmonix – the developers of the first two Guitar Hero games and many other similar productions. The game, much like the first one, allows the players to become a member of a rock band (lead guitarist, bass player, drummer, or singer) and climb the virtual music world ladder or play in the multiplayer mode with friends.
Rock Band 2 also utilizes controllers which are similar to real instruments. They are slightly changed compared to their counterparts from the previous game, but the equipment from the first Rock Band is still compatible with the sequel.
The gameplay rules are not significantly different. Still, there are sequences of chords appearing on the guitar necks, between them there’s the drum track, and on the top of the screen, the melody for the singer along with the lyrics. In the background, we can see our virtual avatars which are fully customizable.
Rock Band 2 introduces many minor improvements to its predecessor. The Harmonix staff will be carefully follow forum feedback and gather info as to what the players like and what they didn’t. The entire production is an attempt to make everything innovative from the first game perfect.
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Rock Band 2 Summary
Game Series: Rock Band
Platforms:
PlayStation 3 October 19, 2008
Xbox 360 September 14, 2008
Nintendo Wii December 18, 2008
PlayStation 2 December 18, 2008
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Rock Band 2 System Requirements
PlayStation 2
Supports: memory card 8 MB
Xbox 360
Supports: Xbox Live
PlayStation 3
Supports: PlayStation Network
Game Expansions for Rock Band 2
Rock Band Country Track Pack
Expansion
Party
July 21, 2009
Rock Band Country Track Pack is another addition to Rock Band (and its second part), introducing to the gameplay, according to the name, country style songs.
AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack
Expansion
Party
November 2, 2008
AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack is an extension of the hit Rock Band music game, also cooperating with its second part. The add-on is addressed mainly to the fans of the title band.