Rockband 2

One of my roommates just purchased the game, so we've created a band and are currently "touring the world" haha. We collectively bought the Rockband 1 set with all the instruments and just bought Rockband 2 on top of that. It was a hefty price, but it's very fun. I liked Rockband 1, but I think that the second is a much improved version and well worth the 60 dollars if you have the equipment already. Creating a character and rocking out with friends is a blast. The downloadable content is impressive, plus 20 free songs for just buying the game. So far I'm a big fan of Panic Attack by Dream Theater, Hungry Like the Wolf, and Eye of the Tiger.... the vocals are fantastic. So if you liked Rockband 1 you'll love this game, the guitar seems like it's improved and less picky... the difficulty is ramped up a bit... and it's just plain fun. So I recommend it if you have the equipment, if not I'd say wait till mid October to get the bundle with the newer equipment.

Good to hear that you like it. I was 'planning' on getting it for the PS3 when it comes out in October. The music seems like it is rather diverse. I'm glad the original equipment works for it or I don't know if I would of gotten it or not.

Chameleon wrote:

Good to hear that you like it. I was 'planning' on getting it for the PS3 when it comes out in October. The music seems like it is rather diverse. I'm glad the original equipment works for it or I don't know if I would of gotten it or not.

It is quite the selection... they range from songs like Spirit In the Sky to insane metal. I didn't expect the game to have such a wide range of types of music, some you'll love, a few you may hate. Another cool thing is "Battle of the Bands" which is a challenge for your band or solo players. You have to compete through a setlist in a certain way to try and post the best score online. It's cool because you can compete against everyone, or have a small competition among your friends.

Its on my list to get. I was not sure until the compatibility thing came out, but as a bonus you will be able to import the songs from rock band (1).

I usually play Bass so so but my brother in law has gotten good enough that he is practicing the impossible songs on drums.

I got this game for the PS3. For the most part, I find the gameplay the same as the first Rock Band. I haven't played it much, but the two big differences I've noticed so far is the career and how you gain fans along with the money which then earns you new venues to play at. Also, you can have one or more people join you in your career which actually helps out in earning those fans and money. I haven't played online yet, so I don't know if there is a difference there. You also get to download twenty free songs, but I've never heard of any of them. There is a wider variety of music genre on this one then the first one.