DJ Hero 2 sharpens everything: bolder mashups, generous freestyle and snappy online battles. Probably the high point of DJ rhythm games, best devoured with a real mix deck in your hands.
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Category
Rhythm4 players12+
Description
DJ Hero sequel by FreeStyleGames and Activision, October 2010. Turntable mechanics enriched with additional scratching and mixing techniques, over 70 new tracks and online mixing duels. New artist collaborations, enriched sound effects and accessible Party mode. Second DJ Hero deepening first game mechanics.
DJ Hero 2 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Turntable in hand, the player fuses two tracks into a frenzied mix, from hip-hop to electro by way of pop. The mashups, scratches and crossfades turn every track into a heady DJ performance. This bold idea, cut for groove, offers a musical experience as original as it is jubilant.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The sequel enriches the DJ experience with new mashups, a freestyle mode and the ability to sing over the mixes. Scratching, mixing and chaining transitions to the beat of frenzied tracks delivers an instant sense of groove. Original, stylish and fiercely catchy, a rhythm game that pushes the joy of the mix further and turns every session into an electrifying performance.
A FreeStyleGames sequel, DJ Hero 2 enriches the virtual mix with new mashups, sung sections to chain and a versus mode where two DJs face off turntable against turntable. The variety of transitions, the sense of flow and the multiplayer make it a more complete, snappier rhythm game than the first. The reliance on the now rare turntable controller and the closure of online modes limit access. An excellent game for fans of original rhythm, DJ culture and two player music battles on Xbox 360.
