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2008 PlayStationXbox

Rock Band 2 lets you play rock songs as a band using plastic guitar, bass, drums and microphone. The fun comes mostly from playing together with friends, with precise rhythm timing and a big song library.

What defines Rock Band 2:

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Guitar Hero 5

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2009 PlayStationXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Gameplay comes before story

A rhythm game where you play famous rock songs on plastic instruments, solo or as a four-piece band with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Its party-friendly design lets players drop in and out at any time.

Guitar Hero World Tour

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game where you form a full rock band with plastic guitar, drums and microphone and play along to rock songs in time. It shines brightest as a party game with friends.

Green Day: Rock Band

Co-op or multiplayer

A rhythm game played with plastic instruments, devoted entirely to Green Day's punk rock. Play the band's hits solo or with friends as a full band, alongside virtual versions of the members.

DJ Hero 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game where you use a turntable controller to mix dance, pop and hip-hop hits into live mashups. Vocal modes and DJ battles make it a good fit for party nights.

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A greatest-hits collection of tracks from the early Guitar Hero games, rebuilt for the full band with guitar, drums and vocals. It is all about rhythm timing and classic rock and metal songs from Nirvana to Slayer.

Guitar Hero

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The rhythm game classic where you play along to rock songs on a guitar-shaped controller. Precise timing, rock-star fantasy and a strong soundtrack drive the fun, especially with friends.

Band Hero

Co-op or multiplayer

A pop-flavored Guitar Hero spinoff where you play along to chart hits with plastic instruments and vocals. It shines as a full-band party game with friends and family.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game where you play Van Halen classics and tracks from other rock acts on a guitar controller, including Eddie Van Halen solos. Great for rock fans and party sessions with friends.

Dance Central

Gameplay comes before story

A Kinect dance game where you use your whole body to copy choreographies to well-known pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. You learn the moves step by step and can perform solo or with friends.

Dance Central 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A Kinect dance game where you mimic choreographies to popular songs using your whole body. New additions include voice control and a two-player mode, both cooperative and competitive, with drop-in/drop-out play.

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