Guitar Hero II

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Modèle:Infobox VG ps2.ign.com/articles/701/701726p1.html|title=IGN: Guitar Hero II Interview|publisher=IGN|first=Chris|last=Roper|date=2006-04-17|accessdate=2007-05-21}}</ref> and then for the Xbox 360 in April 2007, with additional content not originally in the PlayStation 2 version.<ref> Xbox.com - Guitar Hero II

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. Retrieved on 2007-07-24. </ref>//ps2.ign.com/articles/701/701726p1.html|title=IGN: Guitar Hero II Interview|publisher=IGN|first=Chris|last=Roper|date=2006-04-17|accessdate=2007-05-21}}</ref> and then for the Xbox 360 in April 2007, with additional content not originally in the PlayStation 2 version.<ref> Xbox.com - Guitar Hero II

. Microsoft Corporation  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-24. </ref>

xbox360.ign.com/articles/737/737956p1.html|title=Guitar Hero II Final Tracklist Revealed|date=2006-10-06|last=Roper|first=Chris|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-18}}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of Guitar Hero II can be purchased individually or in a bundle that packages the game with a cherry red Gibson SG guitar controller. The Xbox 360 version of the game is offered in a bundle that packages the game with a white Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller. Both of these controllers are wired, but RedOctane also sells a wireless controller for the PlayStation 2.<ref> Guitar Hero™ Wireless Controller (Guitar Only)

. RedOctane  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. </ref>//xbox360.ign.com/articles/737/737956p1.html|title=Guitar Hero II Final Tracklist Revealed|date=2006-10-06|last=Roper|first=Chris|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-18}}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of Guitar Hero II can be purchased individually or in a bundle that packages the game with a cherry red Gibson SG guitar controller. The Xbox 360 version of the game is offered in a bundle that packages the game with a white Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller. Both of these controllers are wired, but RedOctane also sells a wireless controller for the PlayStation 2.<ref> Guitar Hero™ Wireless Controller (Guitar Only)

. RedOctane  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. </ref>

www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/fashion/15guitar.html|title=Virtual Frets, Actual Sweat: The New Karaoke|publisher=New York Times|last=Zezima|first=K.|date=2007-07-14|accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref> To date, the game has sold over 3.1 million copies.<ref name="sales"> Boyer , Brandon

     (2007-12-14)
   
.    November Sees DS, Wii Swell, COD4, Mario, Assassin's Tops Charts 
. Gamasutra 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-12-19. </ref> It has spawned the "expansion" title Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s for the PlayStation 2. A full-fledged sequel, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, has been released by Neversoft, the makers of the popular Tony Hawk series.<ref> Brightman , James

     (2007-01-16)
   
.    Gamedaily: Guitar Hero Development Goes to Neversoft 
. GameDaily 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> Harmonix, the previous developers of the Guitar Hero series, went on to produce Rock Band, a similar rhythm game that features guitar, drum and microphone gameplay.//www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/fashion/15guitar.html|title=Virtual Frets, Actual Sweat: The New Karaoke|publisher=New York Times|last=Zezima|first=K.|date=2007-07-14|accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref> To date, the game has sold over 3.1 million copies.<ref name="sales"> Boyer , Brandon

     (2007-12-14)
   
.    November Sees DS, Wii Swell, COD4, Mario, Assassin's Tops Charts 
. Gamasutra 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-12-19. </ref> It has spawned the "expansion" title Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s for the PlayStation 2. A full-fledged sequel, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, has been released by Neversoft, the makers of the popular Tony Hawk series.<ref> Brightman , James

     (2007-01-16)
   
.    Gamedaily: Guitar Hero Development Goes to Neversoft 
. GameDaily 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> Harmonix, the previous developers of the Guitar Hero series, went on to produce Rock Band, a similar rhythm game that features guitar, drum and microphone gameplay.

Development

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ps2.ign.com/objects/844/844491.html|publisher=Official Playstation Magazine |date=2006-11-06|accessdate = 2007-11-16}}</ref><ref> Four Song Guitar Hero II Demo Unleashed to the Public

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. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> Features of the demo included four playable songs on four difficulty levels for single player and co-op modes. Demo releases do not feature the ability to flip the notes for left-handed players. Demo versions feature the songs "Shout at the Devil", "You Really Got Me", "Strutter" and "YYZ".<ref name="opm-demo"/>//ps2.ign.com/objects/844/844491.html|publisher=Official Playstation Magazine |date=2006-11-06|accessdate = 2007-11-16}}</ref><ref> Four Song Guitar Hero II Demo Unleashed to the Public

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. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> Features of the demo included four playable songs on four difficulty levels for single player and co-op modes. Demo releases do not feature the ability to flip the notes for left-handed players. Demo versions feature the songs "Shout at the Devil", "You Really Got Me", "Strutter" and "YYZ".<ref name="opm-demo"/>

palgn.com.au/article.php?title=Updated+Australian+release+list,+13/11/06&id=5860&sid=bb3a2c2d3c59977459790dbc88023beb|title=PALGN Updated Australian release list|date=2006-11-13|accessdate=2007-05-21|publisher=Palgn}}</ref> and November 30 2006 in the United Kingdom and Europe.<ref> Spong confirm release UK date

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. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> It was released as both a stand-alone game and as a bundle containing the game and a cherry Gibson SG guitar controller.//palgn.com.au/article.php?title=Updated+Australian+release+list,+13/11/06&id=5860&sid=bb3a2c2d3c59977459790dbc88023beb|title=PALGN Updated Australian release list|date=2006-11-13|accessdate=2007-05-21|publisher=Palgn}}</ref> and November 30 2006 in the United Kingdom and Europe.<ref> Spong confirm release UK date

. Spong 
 
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. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> It was released as both a stand-alone game and as a bundle containing the game and a cherry Gibson SG guitar controller.

xbox360.ign.com/articles/777/777910p1.html|title=Guitar Hero Makes Heroic Return|date=2007-04-03|last=Hatfield|first=Damien|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> and Australia,<ref> Kolan , Patrick

     (2007-04-03)
   
.    Guitar Hero II Thrashes Onto Shelves 
. IGN 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-19. </ref> and then on April 6 2007 in Europe, only as a bundle containing the game and a Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller; this bundle was priced at US$89.99, US$10 more than the PlayStation 2 version (a common occurrence among current-generation and last-generation releases of the same games <ref> Matthews , Matt

     (2007-07-13)
   
.    How Game Prices Are Shooting Higher 
. 2007-11-16 
   

.</ref>). The Xbox 360 version of the game includes 11 exclusive songs and additional content available for purchase through the Xbox Live Marketplace.<ref> TeamXbox: Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 Box Art and Bundle Picture

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. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> The Xbox 360's X-Plorer controller supports an optional foot pedal for effects, based on the game manual, but this is not yet available for retail.//xbox360.ign.com/articles/777/777910p1.html|title=Guitar Hero Makes Heroic Return|date=2007-04-03|last=Hatfield|first=Damien|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> and Australia,<ref> Kolan , Patrick

     (2007-04-03)
   
.    Guitar Hero II Thrashes Onto Shelves 
. IGN 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-19. </ref> and then on April 6 2007 in Europe, only as a bundle containing the game and a Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller; this bundle was priced at US$89.99, US$10 more than the PlayStation 2 version (a common occurrence among current-generation and last-generation releases of the same games <ref> Matthews , Matt

     (2007-07-13)
   
.    How Game Prices Are Shooting Higher 
. 2007-11-16 
   

.</ref>). The Xbox 360 version of the game includes 11 exclusive songs and additional content available for purchase through the Xbox Live Marketplace.<ref> TeamXbox: Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 Box Art and Bundle Picture

 (2007-01-04)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> The Xbox 360's X-Plorer controller supports an optional foot pedal for effects, based on the game manual, but this is not yet available for retail.

Gameplay

Modèle:See also Gameplay is based on the successful formula created for the first Guitar Hero game; the player may use the guitar peripheral to play scrolling notes by holding the corresponding fret button on the guitar neck and simultaneously pressing the strum bar. Alternatively, one can play with the DualShock 2 or Xbox 360 controller by using four shoulder buttons and a face button, mapped to specific fret keys.<ref name="ps2-manual-controller">Modèle:Cite book</ref><ref name="xbox-manual-controller">Modèle:Cite book</ref>

Several changes have been made to the gameplay mechanics for Guitar Hero II: hammer-on and pull-off functionality has been improved, and three note chords have been introduced, scored as triple points if played correctly. There are additional statistics available for a song upon completion, and the scores achieved in either Quick Play or Career mode are saved to the same in-game high-score list.<ref name="gamezone review"/> The handedness of the guitar can now be toggled from the Pause menu when playing a song (previously, this was only available from the game's main menu). For the Xbox 360 version, scores can also be compared with other players through Xbox Live via the Leaderboard feature, and there are 50 Achievements that can be earned in the game.<ref name="xbox-manual-xbl">Modèle:Cite book</ref><ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/>

Career mode

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www.fullspectrumottawa.com/exposure/exposure_guitar_hero_ii_song_list.php| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> The latter is a reference to the film This Is Spinal Tap in which the band performed the song "Stonehenge" on stage with a model of the monument. The venues feature lighting and pyrotechnics that are synchronized with the music.<ref name="GamePro review PS2"/>//www.fullspectrumottawa.com/exposure/exposure_guitar_hero_ii_song_list.php| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> The latter is a reference to the film This Is Spinal Tap in which the band performed the song "Stonehenge" on stage with a model of the monument. The venues feature lighting and pyrotechnics that are synchronized with the music.<ref name="GamePro review PS2"/>

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www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/file/935834/48439 | title = Guitar Hero II (XBOX360} FAQ | work = GameFAQs | author = darkness992 | accessdate = 2007-08-04}}</ref> and better scoring performances are rewarded with more cash.<ref name="worth playing review"> PS2 Review - 'Guitar Hero II'

. Worth Playing 
 
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> In-game money can be used at The Store to buy various items. Some items are available only after completing all songs at higher difficulty levels or 5-star performances.<ref> Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 Cheats

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. Retrieved on 2007-08-04. </ref> Within The Store, the player can purchase new Gibson guitars, guitar finishes, three additional characters, alternate outfits for the eight characters available from the start, bonus songs, and videos.<ref name="xbox-manual-store">Modèle:Cite book</ref> For unknown reasons, the bonus videos are absent from the PAL version of the game. Within the Xbox 360 version, there is also an option to access the Guitar Hero II content on the Xbox Live Marketplace.<ref name="xbox-manual-xbl"/>//www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/file/935834/48439 | title = Guitar Hero II (XBOX360} FAQ | work = GameFAQs | author = darkness992 | accessdate = 2007-08-04}}</ref> and better scoring performances are rewarded with more cash.<ref name="worth playing review"> PS2 Review - 'Guitar Hero II'

. Worth Playing 
 
 (2006-11-16)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. </ref> In-game money can be used at The Store to buy various items. Some items are available only after completing all songs at higher difficulty levels or 5-star performances.<ref> Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 Cheats

. GameSpot

 

. Retrieved on 2007-08-04. </ref> Within The Store, the player can purchase new Gibson guitars, guitar finishes, three additional characters, alternate outfits for the eight characters available from the start, bonus songs, and videos.<ref name="xbox-manual-store">Modèle:Cite book</ref> For unknown reasons, the bonus videos are absent from the PAL version of the game. Within the Xbox 360 version, there is also an option to access the Guitar Hero II content on the Xbox Live Marketplace.<ref name="xbox-manual-xbl"/>

Multiplayer

There are three different multiplayer modes available:<ref name="xbox-manual-mpmodes">Modèle:Cite book</ref><ref name="GameSpot review PS2"/>

• Cooperative

One player plays lead guitar while another plays either bass guitar or rhythm guitar, depending on the song. Both players share a score, rock meter, star power meter, and streak multiplier. Cooperative mode is the only multiplayer mode in which a song can be failed. Star power can only be activated by both players simultaneously.

• Face-Off

This is the same multiplayer mode as featured in the original game, though in Guitar Hero II both players can select their own level of difficulty. In this mode, players alternate between playing sections of the selected song. The scores are weighted so that a player who hits fewer notes on Easy difficulty may not necessarily lose against an opponent on Expert difficulty who hits more notes.

• Pro Face-Off

Players play the full lead guitar track on the same difficulty. For the PlayStation 2 mode, this is available upon completion of any career level,<ref name="ps2-manual-proface">Modèle:Cite book</ref> while for the Xbox 360 version, the mode is unlocked after completing the career mode at Medium level or higher.<ref name="xbox-manual-proface">Modèle:Cite book</ref> The score system is identical as the song could be played alone, but songs cannot be failed in this mode.

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Practice mode

Practice mode is a new addition to the game, allowing a player to practice certain sections of a song ("Verse 2," "Chorus," "Bridge 3," etc.) on different difficulties and instruments.<ref name="1UP.com review Xbox 360"/> Practice mode gives the player the ability to toggle the speed of the notes (Full Speed, Slow, Slower and Slowest) and does not stop a song no matter how many mistakes are made. Players can play the bass guitar lines on most songs. On others, a rhythm guitar line is available instead.<ref name="xbox-manual-practice">Modèle:Cite book</ref>

Soundtrack

Main article: List of songs in Guitar Hero II

ps2.ign.com/articles/737/737921p1.html|work=ign.com|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> Among the featured tracks are "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen, "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, "Woman" by Wolfmother, "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath, and "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Xbox 360 version of the game contains 10 exclusive tracks, including "Billion Dollar Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter, and "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden, not included in the PlayStation 2 version, in addition to downloadable songs that can be purchased on the Xbox Live Marketplace in 3-song packs for 500 Microsoft Points (US$6.25) per pack. In addition to exclusive tracks, the Xbox 360 version features a reorganized set list that provides a more balanced progression in difficulty.<ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/>//ps2.ign.com/articles/737/737921p1.html|work=ign.com|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> Among the featured tracks are "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen, "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, "Woman" by Wolfmother, "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath, and "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Xbox 360 version of the game contains 10 exclusive tracks, including "Billion Dollar Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter, and "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden, not included in the PlayStation 2 version, in addition to downloadable songs that can be purchased on the Xbox Live Marketplace in 3-song packs for 500 Microsoft Points (US$6.25) per pack. In addition to exclusive tracks, the Xbox 360 version features a reorganized set list that provides a more balanced progression in difficulty.<ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/>

www.deeko.com/ps2/reviewdetail.asp?id=752| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> Cover songs are credited on screen with the phrase "as made famous by" (for example, "Surrender, as made famous by Cheap Trick"), while the original songs are credited with "as performed by" (for example, "John the Fisherman, as performed by Primus").//www.deeko.com/ps2/reviewdetail.asp?id=752| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> Cover songs are credited on screen with the phrase "as made famous by" (for example, "Surrender, as made famous by Cheap Trick"), while the original songs are credited with "as performed by" (for example, "John the Fisherman, as performed by Primus").

Modèle:See also xbox360.ign.com/articles/764/764899p1.html|title= Guitar Hero II 360 Interview|last=Kolan|first=Patrick|publisher=IGN|date=2007-02-14|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> including many of the songs from the original Guitar Hero a week after the release of the game.<ref name="Guitar Hero 2 Xbox 360 Hands-On Impressions"> Pfister , Andrew

     (2007-01-08)
   
.    Guitar Hero 2 New songs and new guitar on 360 -- in-depth impressions. 
. 1up 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref><ref> Kuchera , Ben

     (2007-01-21)
   
.    Ars Technica: Guitar Hero 1 songs in Guitar Hero 2, and the best interview answer ever... twice! 
. Ars Technica 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref><ref name="IGN review Xbox 360"/> Four such packs have been released since April 11, 2007.<ref name="major nelson 3 song packs"> Hryn , Larry

     (2007-04-11)
   
.    GH II: Song Packs (3 of 'em) 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref><ref> Hryn , Larry

     (2007-07-11)
   
.    Guitar Hero Track Pack 4 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref> Two addition packs featuring new content to the Guitar Hero series have also been released, and includes songs from My Chemical Romance,<ref> Hyrb , Larry

     (2007-08-14)
   
.    In Game Content: Guitar Hero II 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. </ref> Protest the Hero, Trivium, and Atreyu.<ref> Hyrb , Larry

     (2007-09-28)
   
.    Marketplace Roundup for September 28, 2007 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-09-29. </ref> There have also been individual track downloads featuring songs from European bands Los Rodríguez, Pleymo, and Soilwork.<ref name="xbox360dlc20071015"> Hryb , Larry

     (2007-10-15)
   
.    Marketplace Roundup for October 15, 2007 
. majornelson.com

. Retrieved on 2007-10-15. </ref>//xbox360.ign.com/articles/764/764899p1.html|title= Guitar Hero II 360 Interview|last=Kolan|first=Patrick|publisher=IGN|date=2007-02-14|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> including many of the songs from the original Guitar Hero a week after the release of the game.<ref name="Guitar Hero 2 Xbox 360 Hands-On Impressions"> Pfister , Andrew

     (2007-01-08)
   
.    Guitar Hero 2 New songs and new guitar on 360 -- in-depth impressions. 
. 1up 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref><ref> Kuchera , Ben

     (2007-01-21)
   
.    Ars Technica: Guitar Hero 1 songs in Guitar Hero 2, and the best interview answer ever... twice! 
. Ars Technica 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref><ref name="IGN review Xbox 360"/> Four such packs have been released since April 11, 2007.<ref name="major nelson 3 song packs"> Hryn , Larry

     (2007-04-11)
   
.    GH II: Song Packs (3 of 'em) 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref><ref> Hryn , Larry

     (2007-07-11)
   
.    Guitar Hero Track Pack 4 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref> Two addition packs featuring new content to the Guitar Hero series have also been released, and includes songs from My Chemical Romance,<ref> Hyrb , Larry

     (2007-08-14)
   
.    In Game Content: Guitar Hero II 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. </ref> Protest the Hero, Trivium, and Atreyu.<ref> Hyrb , Larry

     (2007-09-28)
   
.    Marketplace Roundup for September 28, 2007 
. Major Nelson's Blog 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-09-29. </ref> There have also been individual track downloads featuring songs from European bands Los Rodríguez, Pleymo, and Soilwork.<ref name="xbox360dlc20071015"> Hryb , Larry

     (2007-10-15)
   
.    Marketplace Roundup for October 15, 2007 
. majornelson.com

. Retrieved on 2007-10-15. </ref>

Featured instruments

www.modernguitars.com/archives/001852.html| format = HTML| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> including the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, Gibson Flying V, (these three being the only ones available from the start) Gibson Sonex 180 and Gibson Explorer. Oddities such as the double necked Gibson EDS-1275 and unusual looking Gibson Corvus also make an appearance. Several available finishes are also recognizable from popular guitarists, including Zakk Wylde's bullseye Les Paul. As play progresses, several custom shaped guitars become available, although some are notable in the real world such as the USA and Battle Axe (a similar looking bass is played by Gene Simmons, and the guitar was played by John Christ of Samhain/Danzig fame). Basses, such as the Music Man StingRay, Gibson Thunderbird, and the Höfner bass, as made famous by Paul McCartney, the bassist for the Beatles, are also available for co-op play.//www.modernguitars.com/archives/001852.html| format = HTML| accessdate = 2007-07-24 }}</ref> including the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, Gibson Flying V, (these three being the only ones available from the start) Gibson Sonex 180 and Gibson Explorer. Oddities such as the double necked Gibson EDS-1275 and unusual looking Gibson Corvus also make an appearance. Several available finishes are also recognizable from popular guitarists, including Zakk Wylde's bullseye Les Paul. As play progresses, several custom shaped guitars become available, although some are notable in the real world such as the USA and Battle Axe (a similar looking bass is played by Gene Simmons, and the guitar was played by John Christ of Samhain/Danzig fame). Basses, such as the Music Man StingRay, Gibson Thunderbird, and the Höfner bass, as made famous by Paul McCartney, the bassist for the Beatles, are also available for co-op play.

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Reception

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The PlayStation 2 version of Guitar Hero II was welcomed with very positive reviews. It received a 10/10 review in the December 2006 issue of Official PlayStation Magazine and was awarded the Game of the Month award. The game received a rating of 9.5/10 from IGN,<ref name="IGN review PS2"/> ranking higher than the original game in the series and amongst IGN's highest rated PS2 games ever. IGN would later include it on their 2007 list of "The Top 100 Games of All Time" at #49.

www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=16209&type=mov&pl=game|publisher=Gametrailers|date=2007-01-11|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> GameSpot reviewed the PlayStation 2 version with a rating of 8.7/10,<ref name="GameSpot review PS2"/> and the Xbox 360 version 8.9,<ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/> both slightly lower than its predecessor. Game Informer gave it a 9 out of 10, while its "second opinion" rating was better, at 9.25/10. According to Game Rankings,<ref name="Game Rankings score PS2"/> the average critic score of Guitar Hero II is 93%, making it the 9th best reviewed game of 2006.//www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=16209&type=mov&pl=game|publisher=Gametrailers|date=2007-01-11|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> GameSpot reviewed the PlayStation 2 version with a rating of 8.7/10,<ref name="GameSpot review PS2"/> and the Xbox 360 version 8.9,<ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/> both slightly lower than its predecessor. Game Informer gave it a 9 out of 10, while its "second opinion" rating was better, at 9.25/10. According to Game Rankings,<ref name="Game Rankings score PS2"/> the average critic score of Guitar Hero II is 93%, making it the 9th best reviewed game of 2006.

www.got-next.com/reviews_read.php?id=603 | title = Guitar Hero II 360 Review | publisher = Got-Next | first = James | last = Cunningham | date = 2007-04-29 | accessdate = 2007-11-16}}</ref> As of April 3 2007, the Game Rankings score is 94%.<ref name="Game Rankings score Xbox 360"/> The popular G4 television show X-Play gave both versions of the game a 5 out of 5. Additionally, the Australian Xbox Magazine has also awarded the game, for the first time, an 11/10, in a reference to This Is Spinal Tap.//www.got-next.com/reviews_read.php?id=603 | title = Guitar Hero II 360 Review | publisher = Got-Next | first = James | last = Cunningham | date = 2007-04-29 | accessdate = 2007-11-16}}</ref> As of April 3 2007, the Game Rankings score is 94%.<ref name="Game Rankings score Xbox 360"/> The popular G4 television show X-Play gave both versions of the game a 5 out of 5. Additionally, the Australian Xbox Magazine has also awarded the game, for the first time, an 11/10, in a reference to This Is Spinal Tap.

Common praise for the game by critics is aimed at the new multiplayer and practice modes.<ref name="1UP.com review Xbox 360"/><ref name="worth playing review"/> Common critiques concern the song list, which includes more hard rock and metal than the previous game, deeming it less accessible to casual players.<ref name="1UP.com review Xbox 360"/> Other common critiques concern the quality of the covers.<ref name="GameSpot review Xbox 360"/>

www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/major-nelson-talks-guitar-hero-downloads-halo-3/|title=Joystiq - Major Nelson Talks Guitar Hero Downloads, Halo 3|accessdate=2007-05-21|last=Yoon|first=Andrew|date=2007-04-12|publisher=Joystiq}}</ref>//www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/major-nelson-talks-guitar-hero-downloads-halo-3/|title=Joystiq - Major Nelson Talks Guitar Hero Downloads, Halo 3|accessdate=2007-05-21|last=Yoon|first=Andrew|date=2007-04-12|publisher=Joystiq}}</ref>

wii.ign.com/articles/780/780829p2.html | title = Rocking on with Guitar Hero|publisher=IGN|last=Burman|first=Rob|date=2007-04-16|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> Huang stated that the decision to pack the songs in three was made to keep the cost of the tracks down. Though Huang felt the pricing was fair, he noted afterward "we do listen to the fans and take any feedback we receive seriously."//wii.ign.com/articles/780/780829p2.html | title = Rocking on with Guitar Hero|publisher=IGN|last=Burman|first=Rob|date=2007-04-16|accessdate=2007-07-26}}</ref> Huang stated that the decision to pack the songs in three was made to keep the cost of the tracks down. Though Huang felt the pricing was fair, he noted afterward "we do listen to the fans and take any feedback we receive seriously."

Sales

www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156365|title=NPD Releases December Numbers, Fanboys Riot|date=2007-01-11|accessdate=2007-07-27|publisher=1up|last=Klepek|first=Patrick}}</ref> selling 805,200 units. It was outsold only by Gears of War for Xbox 360, which sold 815,700 units.<ref name="1UP NPD 2006"/> It was the fifth best-selling video game of the fiscal year of 2006, with 1.3 million copies sold. It was also the third best-selling game for the PlayStation 2, behind Madden NFL 07 and Kingdom Hearts II.<ref name="1UP NPD 2006"/>//www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156365|title=NPD Releases December Numbers, Fanboys Riot|date=2007-01-11|accessdate=2007-07-27|publisher=1up|last=Klepek|first=Patrick}}</ref> selling 805,200 units. It was outsold only by Gears of War for Xbox 360, which sold 815,700 units.<ref name="1UP NPD 2006"/> It was the fifth best-selling video game of the fiscal year of 2006, with 1.3 million copies sold. It was also the third best-selling game for the PlayStation 2, behind Madden NFL 07 and Kingdom Hearts II.<ref name="1UP NPD 2006"/>

news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070712/wr_nm/gamesexpo_activision_dc;_ylt=ApxJtTdQy_TT9_YHguMnK1MK77EF | title = Activision to stick to "Guitar Hero" song price | date = 2007-07-12 | accessdate = 2007-07-13 | publisher = Reuters }}</ref> On September 11 2007, Activision reported that with over 650,000 downloads, the music packs qualified as "multi-platinum" under RIAA's definitions.<ref> Fahey , Mike

     (2007-09-11)
   
.    Guitar Hero II DLC Goes Multi-Platinum 
. Kotaku 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-09-11. </ref>//news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070712/wr_nm/gamesexpo_activision_dc;_ylt=ApxJtTdQy_TT9_YHguMnK1MK77EF | title = Activision to stick to "Guitar Hero" song price | date = 2007-07-12 | accessdate = 2007-07-13 | publisher = Reuters }}</ref> On September 11 2007, Activision reported that with over 650,000 downloads, the music packs qualified as "multi-platinum" under RIAA's definitions.<ref> Fahey , Mike

     (2007-09-11)
   
.    Guitar Hero II DLC Goes Multi-Platinum 
. Kotaku 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-09-11. </ref>

As of December 14, 2007, over 3.1 million copies of Guitar Hero II have been sold.<ref name="sales" />

Technical issues

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www.gamestooge.com/2007/04/13/guitar-hero-ii-360-its-not-the-guitar-its-the-software/|title= It's Not the Guitar, It's the Software!|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2007-07-27|last=Schommer|first=Derrick|publisher=Gamestooge}}</ref><ref> RedOctane post information Guitar Hero II patch

. Guitar Hero Forums 
 
 (2007-04-13)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref> However, this patch may have caused some unintended side effects. Starting on April 16, 2007, numerous users began reporting lockups and failures of their system (such as the Red Ring of Death) after downloading and installing this patch, causing them to require hardware repair service through Microsoft. RedOctane stated, "We're aware of the problem and we're looking into it."<ref> Bramwell , Tom

     (2007-04-16)
   
.    RedOctane admits to Guitar Hero II patch problem 
. Eurogamer 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. </ref>//www.gamestooge.com/2007/04/13/guitar-hero-ii-360-its-not-the-guitar-its-the-software/|title= It's Not the Guitar, It's the Software!|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2007-07-27|last=Schommer|first=Derrick|publisher=Gamestooge}}</ref><ref> RedOctane post information Guitar Hero II patch

. Guitar Hero Forums 
 
 (2007-04-13)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-27. </ref> However, this patch may have caused some unintended side effects. Starting on April 16, 2007, numerous users began reporting lockups and failures of their system (such as the Red Ring of Death) after downloading and installing this patch, causing them to require hardware repair service through Microsoft. RedOctane stated, "We're aware of the problem and we're looking into it."<ref> Bramwell , Tom

     (2007-04-16)
   
.    RedOctane admits to Guitar Hero II patch problem 
. Eurogamer 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. </ref>

References

External links

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www.guitarherogame.com/gh2/ Official site]//www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/guitarhero2 Guitar Hero II reviews] at Metacritic www.guitarherogame.com/gh2/ Official site]//gaming.wikia.com/index.php?title=Xbox_360_Achievements:_Guitar_Hero_II A list of Xbox 360 Achievements for Guitar Hero II]

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