DJ Hero 2
About the Game
DJ Hero 2 is the follow up on the Faux instrument rhythm game DJ Hero . Using either a standard console controller or the turnstyle peripheral designed for the DJ Hero games, players must match the rhythm of the music by 'scratching' the music and whilst matching the on screen prompts in order to score as many points as possible. Much like the similar Guitar Hero sequels, DJ Hero 2 has a new soundtrack including music from Lady Gaga, the Chemical Brothers, Dr.
Gameplay & Core Systems
DJ Hero 2 also has a new game mode entitled Empire which is essentially a single player career. Players step into the role of their up-and-coming DJ and guide them through and DJ their way to the top. players can also create their own nightclub in cities like London and Berlin for their character, which they can tour in as well as promote, increasing players' fame. The multiplayer starts off much like any other rhythm game game, but DJ Hero 2 's has a new rewind feature, in which players have the ability to rewind tracks in multiplayer in order to correct any mistakes they have made. The rewind ability is only awarded when players have done enough to earn it, however, and is only temporary.
Standout Features
- Much like the similar Guitar Hero sequels, DJ Hero 2 has a new soundtrack including music from Lady Gaga, the Chemical Brothers, Dr.
- DJ Hero 2 also has a new game mode entitled Empire which is essentially a single player career.
- London: players can also create their own nightclub in cities like London and Berlin for their character, which they can tour in as well as promote, increasing players' fame.
- DJ Hero: The multiplayer starts off much like any other rhythm game game, but DJ Hero 2 's has a new rewind feature, in which players have the ability to rewind tracks in multiplayer in order to correct any mistakes they have made.
- Using either a standard console controller or the turnstyle peripheral designed for the DJ Hero games, players must match the rhythm of the music by 'scratching' the music and whilst matching the on screen prompts in order to score as many points as possible.
- Players step into the role of their up-and-coming DJ and guide them through and DJ their way to the top.
- The rewind ability is only awarded when players have done enough to earn it, however, and is only temporary.
- DJ Hero 2 also has the standard head to head mode, and also gives another player a chance to handle the vocals of the track, having to match the pitch and timing as well as possible.
Modes & Ways to Play
DJ Hero 2 also has a new game mode entitled Empire which is essentially a single player career. The multiplayer starts off much like any other rhythm game game, but DJ Hero 2 's has a new rewind feature, in which players have the ability to rewind tracks in multiplayer in order to correct any mistakes they have made. DJ Hero 2 also has the standard head to head mode, and also gives another player a chance to handle the vocals of the track, having to match the pitch and timing as well as possible.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Dre and the Prodigy, as well as the standard issue improved graphics for sequels.
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz. Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for DJ Hero 2 | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | FreeStyleGames Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Microphone | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Turntable | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-3 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Wi-Fi Connection | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Music | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Music | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-19 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2010-10-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 19, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-SWBE-USA-B0 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 047875961807 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B003QOWQ6I | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 80827216 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting