Guitar Hero II (Game Only)

"...I gave the last game a 5 out of 5 and GH2 is vastly superior in virtually everyway.  Cheat Code Central
"...the new features and additions are simply icing on an almost already perfect cake.  Deeko
"...1.21 gigawatts of blazing electric guitar gameplay with a perfect track selection, perfect gameplay, perfect multiplayer, and perfect fun...  Game Chronicles
"Better in every way than the previous game...Unless you hate rock, you need this game.  Games Radar
"...an absolutely stellar release, with too much variety, originality, rewards, and pure fun to even think about missing out on.  Yahoo! Games

GameSpy 10 of 10
Buckethead, why must you torment me so? The KFC-helmeted guitarist's frenetic composition Jordan is far and away the biggest challenge of Guitar Hero II, and one of many pleasant surprises packed into the rocking sequel. Honestly, we'd have been content with some new songs, a practice mode and multiplayer handicapping, but Harmonix and RedOctane have jammed so much more into this sequel, and done it with such style, that we'd give Guitar Hero II 6 stars if we could. With 64 songs, co-op play, bass and rhythm guitar lines, expanded stats breakdowns, widescreen support and even a "lag offset" feature, Guitar Hero II rocks even harder than we hoped it would.

GameDaily 10 of 10
Guitar Hero II, the anticipated follow-up to last year's biggest sleeper hit, wants you to be a rock god. The part air-guitar, part rhythm game for PlayStation 2 delivers more axe grinding action to an entirely new rock 'n' roll soundtrack. The good news -- it's better than we could have imagined...Guitar Hero II on the PlayStation 2 stands tall, with devil horns fully extended on both hands. Visually, the presentation is a knockout, the play list is impressive, and the numerous modes are all worth experiencing, particularly co-op and practice. Denying oneself the glory of Guitar Hero II is unacceptable, even if another instrument is preferred. It's one of the best games of the year, as well as one of the best music/rhythm games ever made. - Robert Workman