Guitar Hero II comes out today

krabby5
krabby5 Posts: 923
edited May 2007 in Video Games
Since I've gotten older (36), video games don't interest me as much anymore. I have a PS2 and it isn't played all that much anymore. Although I finished Bully this weekend...first game I've played in awhile..maybe my interest is coming back a little..

But I can't wait to play this game tonight!!!

I love the song list..
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2006
    I looked into this and could not beleive the positive reviews on it. IGN gave it a 9.5/10. 25 reviewers gave it a least 4.5/5. Best music game to ever hit any console. If you like rock and have ever played one chord from an "air guitar", than this is the funniest, most adictive game to play.
    GH1 sales were slow because people were intemadated. When word of mouth started speading on the internet, it instantly went platinium.
    I am interested to play this to say the least......
    http://http://ps2.ign.com/articles/743/743905p1.html

    Let me know how you like it. They say it is worth dusting off the PS2 for!!!!!!!
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited November 2006
    I have the first one and can honestly say, I've never had more fun playing a video game...I actually play guitar a little and this is the perfect game for me or anyone who has ever wished they were in a rock band...as corny as that sounds..

    Here's an idea as to how popular this game is: I just picked up the game during my lunch break at Gamestop and there were 4 people in my line ahead of me...a guy in his 50's, a young kid in his teens, a guy in his mid 20's and me (36)...we all were getting Guitar Hero II:D
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2006
    Screw these new gen consoles.;)
    I just bought Guitar Hero I and II. Just got the cordless HAMMER guitar fresh stock from Wal-Mart. It works with both games. Me and my girlfriend are having a freaking blast. Standing up infront of the 10.5' screen, just jamming away. Have the system cranked up. Very good tunes on both games. It is so adictive and you just get better and better. Nailing tough cords and playing a multiplayer is the most fun have had on a video game in a long time.
    More GH products on the way in December.
    With FF12 and games like God of War 2 on the way, i am pretty happy. :D
    Also bought the portiable screen for them slim unit and watched movies on my recent 18 hour road trip.

    I can't believe were on a audio forum and almost noone even knows this game exist.

    PS2 Rules!!!!
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited November 2006
    I have Guitar Hero for my PS2, awesome awesome game. I am waiting a few months for them to release Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360. New style guitar and downloadable songs!
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited January 2007
    Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but they're going to have downloadable songs??? You just might've got me to buy a 360.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    Toxis wrote:
    Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but they're going to have downloadable songs??? You just might've got me to buy a 360.

    They've just said "downloadable content." I imagine there will be songs you can download, but there will be exclusive songs. Comes out in March. :D
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2007
    For XBox 360:

    1. Opening Licks
    Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
    Danzig - Mother
    Cheap Trick - Surrender
    Wolfmother - Woman
    Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight

    2. Amp-Warmers
    Kiss - Strutter
    Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
    Police - Message in a Bottle
    Van Halen - You Really Got Me
    Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son

    3. String-Snappers
    Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
    Alice in Chains - Them Bones
    Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
    Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
    Black Sabbath - War Pigs

    4. Thrash and Burn
    Warrant - Cherry Pie
    **** Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night
    Mathew Sweet - Girlfriend
    Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'
    Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine

    5. Return of the Shred
    Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
    Primus - John the Fisherman
    Sword - Freya
    Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation
    Aerosmith - Last Child

    6. Relentless Riffs
    Heart - Crazy on You
    Stone Temple Pilots - Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
    Stray Cats - Rock This Town
    Allman Brothers - Jessica
    Jane's Addiction - Stop

    7. Furious Fretwork
    Anthrax - Madhouse
    Living End - Carry Me Home
    Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
    Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout
    Rush - YYZ

    8. Face-Melters
    Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
    Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
    Dick Dale - Misirlou
    Megadeth - Hangar 18
    Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird

    As for the unlockable bonus tracks, RedOctane tells us that it wants to keep those songs a secret until release as to not spoil everything for the fans. Sounds good to us, though we're certainly interested to know simply what caliber of tracks will be included. Good things come to those who wait however, and luckily we have less than a month to do so.
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited February 2007
    So I went to best buy to today to pick up a few movies (had to get the office space special edition on sale:D ). Anyways, I checked out the games section and they had guitar hero hooked up. Along with some great songs, this game was very fun to play(much better than that **** donky konga crap, nice try nintendo). I ended up spending at least 45 minutes playing it. I am not really a fan of those rhythm games, but whenever I'm "rockin" Sweet Child of mine, I can't help but love it:cool: . Now I am finally (after 4 years) regretting I sold my ps2... very fun game

    Oh, by the way. If any of you care. Those insignia speakers that most considered a great bargain, are now 80.00(which still isn't bad I guess). I got them for 35.00, I guess BB and insignia finally wised up...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2007
    Well, now you can buy a 360 since it's coming out for that soon.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2007
    Demiurge wrote:
    Well, now you can buy a 360 since it's coming out for that soon.
    Which is a much better deal than a $99 PS2 inwhich the game is already established.;)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2007
    What? I couldn't hear you, there's a Sony execs dong in your mouth. :confused:
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2007
    No, its common sense. Bill Gates gobbler.:confused:
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited February 2007
    Damn guys...lmao....Dong's and gobblers...man you guys crack me up.


    BTW- Pre-ordered my GH II, for the 360.....guess the puts me in the Gates gobbler camp.
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited February 2007
    Demiurge wrote:
    Well, now you can buy a 360 since it's coming out for that soon.

    Like I said before, as soon as the 360 drops its price, I'll buy one...

    Have you guys played this game without using the guitar? Is it even worthing getting without one?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2007
    It's more fun with the guitar, and for me it's easier, but I might not be the best gauge since I have played for many years.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited February 2007
    I only played GHII a little bit when a friend brought his over, but I am hooked. It is a must buy for me for the 360.
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  • Dean guitar pla
    Dean guitar pla Posts: 117
    edited February 2007
    It's a cool game... as long as you are not a guitar player

    Being such, I find it very boring
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2007
    If some can easily nail 100% with 5 frets with little to no pratice, if your not a rock star your in the wrong business........... IMHO
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited February 2007
    Dean guitar pla wrote:
    It's a cool game... as long as you are not a guitar player

    Being such, I find it very boring

    I can play guitar as well...but this game still rocks for me..
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited February 2007
    Same here
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2007
    Well, I think I will be getting this game too. Since I own pretty much every other game for the 360, and this game gets ridiculous reviews, I might as well.

    I'm going to have to close the blinds when I play though. I don't want my neighbors watching me.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited March 2007
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Well, I think I will be getting this game too. Since I own pretty much every other game for the 360, and this game gets ridiculous reviews, I might as well.

    I'm going to have to close the blinds when I play though. I don't want my neighbors watching me.

    don't worry, yer wife or girlfriend will still laugh at you..mine does:D
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2007
    I went to Gamestop today to buy it but they were sold out :( Poor pathetic, nerdy me.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited April 2007
    AGHHH To bad ****....I'll cut a few cords in your memory!


    BTW- LOVE the GAME!!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    www.redoctane.com/ has the XBOX 360 version with guitar bag:


    Guitar Hero II™ Xbox 360™ Single Player Bundle
    Our Price: $89.99 find a coupon and get free shipping



    Guitar Hero II™ Xbox 360™ Multi Player Bundle
    Our Price: $149.98 with free shipping


    engtaz
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    Man this looks fun, but I dont even know how to hold a guitar, much less strike a tune.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    My 6 year old is doing good at it. My 12 year is pretty good at it.

    engtaz
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited April 2007
    I don't know about the downloadable content pricing structure, though.

    3 songs for $6.25? and you have to buy them in 3's..

    so if you were to buy all of GH I songs (45 or so), it would cost you almost $100..

    hmmmm..
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2007
    Just a bit more expensive than iTunes. *shrug*
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited April 2007
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Just a bit more expensive than iTunes. *shrug*

    true..but these are covers of songs that are already available in GHI..

    I can see both sides, but it just seems high :confused:
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