Guitar Hero II

Also known as: Guitar Hero 2, GH2

The sequel to Guitar Hero has 55 new songs and the option to jam with friends on bass, rhythm or lead guitar tracks. Unless you hate rock, you need this game.

Available on: PS3 , Xbox 360 , Wii , PS2, PC
Genre: Family
Release date: November 07, 2006
Published by: RedOctane 
Developed by: Harmonix 
Franchise: Guitar Hero
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player VS
2 player CO OP

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Monday 16 October 2006 Guitar Hero's instantaneous appeal started with the guitar itself: the chunky, tactile plastic talisman that so effortlessly drew players out of themselves and into the music. The same shouldn't be true of the sequel - available sans controller, it's a refinement and expansion, all about the songs. But the new, cherry-red variant that ships with Guitar Hero II will prove tempting to many who never bought a second controller first time round (and maybe even some who did). » Read Full Guitar Hero II preview
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ESRB Rating
Guitar Hero II is rated:
Teen
Lyrics
PEGI Rating
Guitar Hero II is rated:
Rating Pending