Possibly as straight-forward as a sequel can get. Guitar Hero II builds upon the roaring foundation of the original game, and simply adds more to the experience, that's especially the case for the diverse music.

There isn't a lot to say about this experience, although its expanded multiplayer features were nice, such as the added bassline for all the songs. A slumbering beast that will soon awaken . . .

Also, the X-plorer guitar that came with the Xbox 360 port is amazing. It's still the best peripheral ever made for modern rhythm games.