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PS2 | Simulation | Guitar Hero II

Boxart for Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero II 9 screen shots
  • GRAPHICS: 4.00
  • SOUND: 5.00
  • CONTROL: 4.75
  • FUN FACTOR 4.50
  • AVG USER SCORE 4.8
  • AVG CRITIC SCORE 4.6
Winner of the GamePro Editor's Choice Award

Guitar Hero II Description

Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.

Everyone Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language.

Recently Added

News: Guitar Hero: Rock the 80s edition unveiled for PS2

Activision reveals the next title in the Guitar Heroes series, which will pay homage to the music, celebrities and bad haircuts of the 1980s.

News: Charitable Guitar Heroes II controllers up for auction on eBay

Activision and Red Bull team up with various celebrities to auction off custom Guitar Heroes Controllers to benefit the charity MusiCare.

News: Video game sales see a sharp rise in February

Sales of video games in February expected to see a much larger rise than previous months, predicts industry analysts.

News: [UPDATE] RedOctane comments: Neversoft takes over Guitar Hero

In a surprise move, Activision developer Neversoft has announced they are seeking developers for an as-of-yet-unannounced Guitar Hero game.

News: Big league hero no match for guitar gods

The Detroit Tigers temporarily went down a man this year thanks to Guitar Hero's addictive gameplay.

Review

Review: Guitar Hero II

The best rhythm game around is back to rock you like three hurricanes!

Previews

Hands-On: How to Rock Guitar Hero II

We break down every track on the Guitar Hero II demo -- expert guitar and bass parts explained in detail!

Hands-On: Guitar Hero II

We grind axes in our hands-on preview of Guitar Hero II

Screen Update: Guitar Hero II

Art for the second Guitar Hero game!

Cheats

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Secret Bass Guitars

Super-sweet secret bass guitars such as the Cream SG, the Hofner, and more for you to play!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Pro Face Off Mode

Unlock the Pro Face Off mode for Guitar Hero II which allows for two guitar heroes to play all of the notes in a song!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Secret Guitars

Sick of just any old guitar? Want to jam with a fish guitar? Maybe a viking guitar is what you desire. Multiple Guitar Hero II secret guitar cheats here!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Performance Mode

Get rid of the HUD with this cheat so you can get the full live concert experience! Try the Performance Mode cheat!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Multiple Head Cheats

Head into the Guitar-shredding sequel with these cheats that can give you a horse head, change the crowd into a bunch of monkeys, and more!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Air Guitar

Rock on with your invisible guitar! Here is the Air Guitar cheat for Guitar Hero 2 on PS2!

Cheats: Guitar Hero II - Hyper Speed

Get your turbo on with this cheat that unlocks Hyper Speed for Guitar Hero II!

News

News: Guitar Hero: Rock the 80s edition unveiled for PS2

Activision reveals the next title in the Guitar Heroes series, which will pay homage to the music, celebrities and bad haircuts of the 1980s.

News: Charitable Guitar Heroes II controllers up for auction on eBay

Activision and Red Bull team up with various celebrities to auction off custom Guitar Heroes Controllers to benefit the charity MusiCare.

News: Video game sales see a sharp rise in February

Sales of video games in February expected to see a much larger rise than previous months, predicts industry analysts.

News: [UPDATE] RedOctane comments: Neversoft takes over Guitar Hero

In a surprise move, Activision developer Neversoft has announced they are seeking developers for an as-of-yet-unannounced Guitar Hero game.

News: Big league hero no match for guitar gods

The Detroit Tigers temporarily went down a man this year thanks to Guitar Hero's addictive gameplay.

News: Gamepro's Guitar Hero II Contest!

Calling all rock stars!

News: Wireless Guitar Hero Controller (PS2) in November

If you've been anxiously waiting to jam to your favorite Guitar Hero songs without being tethered to your PS2, you've only to wait a little while longer.

News: Guitar Hero II Bonus Tracks Revealed

As if the 40 licensed tracks from Guitar Hero II's career mode wasn't enough, 24 bonus tracks have been revealed.

News: All 40 Guitar Hero II Tracks Revealed

RedOctane has announced the complete list of 40 licensed tracks for Guitar Hero II. Goodie goodie gum drops.

News: Guitar Hero II Tracklist: All Secrets Revealed...Almost

In the latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, RedOctane has revealed yet another 12 tracks for the highly anticipated shred-fest Guitar Hero II.

News: Activision pays $100 million for RedOctane

It's official: Activision is now the proud owner of RedOctane, publishers of the mega-hit Guitar Hero.

News: Red Octane: "Very Likely" Chance for Other Music Games

Guitar Hero developer Red Octane has told Next Generation that there is a "very, very likely" chance the company will develop further instrument-based games, much like their hit Guitar Hero series.

News: 7 Tracks from Guitar Hero II Announced

Partial Guitar Hero II soundtrack revealed, to be playable at E3

News: Guitar Hero II Officially Announced

The sequel to the popular guitar rhythm game to hit this fall, complete with new tracks, instruments, and more...

Features

Feature: Guitar Hero II Controller Roundup

Guitar Hero II has landed, and GamePro has the lowdown on all the new Guitar Hero controllers!

Feature: 7 Songs You Won't (But Should) See in Guitar Hero II

Call us crazy, but we're betting dollars to donuts you won't see these seven songs in Guitar Hero II. Read on to find out why!