Guitar Hero II is a classic for a reason, bringing the thrill of rock stardom right to your living room. Want to crank up the fun even more? Dive into the world of Guitar Hero Ii Cheats and unlockables! This guide will give you all the secrets to enhance your gameplay, from unlocking awesome guitars to activating hilarious visual effects and even making the game easier or more challenging.
Unlock Secret Guitars and Basses
Want to shred on some unique axes? Guitar Hero II is packed with secret guitars that you can unlock by completing specific in-game tasks. Head to the shop and check out these guitars once you’ve met the requirements:
- “Snaketapus” Guitar: Beat Hard Mode to unlock this serpentine six-string.
- “The Log” Guitar: Become a true guitar hero and 5-star every song on Expert difficulty to wield this unconventional instrument.
- Battle Axe Guitar: Conquer Expert Mode to unlock this powerful-looking guitar.
- Casket Guitar: Finish Medium Mode to add this morbidly cool guitar to your collection.
- Eyeball Guitar: Prove your Hard Mode mastery by 5-starring every song to get this eye-catching guitar.
- Fish Guitar: Even Easy Mode has its rewards! Beat Easy Mode to unlock the slippery Fish Guitar.
- USA Guitar: Show your patriotic pride by 5-starring every song on Easy Mode to unlock the stars and stripes guitar.
- Viking Guitar: Raid and pillage your way to 5-starring every song on Medium Mode to unlock this Norse-themed guitar.
But the unlockables don’t stop at guitars! If you’re rocking out in Co-Op mode, you can unlock these basses:
- Cream SG Bass: Get 5 stars on 20 songs in Co-Op to unlock this classic bass.
- Gibson Grabber Bass: Beat 20 Songs in Co-Op Mode to add this punchy bass to your arsenal.
- Gibson SG Bass: Beat 10 Songs in Co-Op mode for this iconic bass sound.
- Gibson Thunderbird Bass: Power through 30 Songs in Co-Op mode to unlock this thunderous bass.
- Hofner Bass: Conquer every song on Co-Op mode to unlock this legendary bass, famous for its use by Paul McCartney.
- Lava Pearl Musicman Stingray Bass: Get 5 stars on 10 songs in Co-Op to get your hands on this vibrant bass.
- Natural Maple Gibson Grabber Bass: Achieve 4 stars on all co-op songs to unlock this natural beauty.
- Natural Sunburst Gibson Thunderbird Bass: Reach 5 stars on every song in Co-Op for this stunning sunburst finish bass.
Cheat Codes for Visual Effects and Gameplay Tweaks
Enter these codes at the title menu to activate fun visual effects and gameplay modifications. You can usually enter the code again to deactivate the effect.
- Air Guitar: Y, Y, B, O, Y, B – Makes your guitar invisible for a true air guitar experience!
- Crowd has Eyeball Heads: B, O, Y, O, Y, O, B – Turn your audience into a sea of eyeballs for a bizarre concert atmosphere.
- Crowd has Monkey Heads: O, B, Y, Y, O, B, Y, Y – Replace your fans’ heads with monkeys for some simian support.
- Flaming Head: O, Y, O, O, Y, O, Y, Y – Set your guitarist’s head ablaze!
- Horse Head: B, O, O, B, O, O, BO, O, B – Give your crowd (or maybe even your guitarist?) horse heads for a truly unique show.
- Hyper Speed De/Activate: Orange, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Orange, Yellow – Speed up the note highway for an intense challenge or to practice faster sections.
- Performance mode (Guitar God Mode?): Yellow, Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Yellow, Orange, Yellow, Yellow – Removes the HUD (Heads-Up Display) for a more immersive, distraction-free performance.
PAL Region Codes: If you’re playing the PAL version of Guitar Hero II, use these codes instead:
- Air guitar: B, Y, O, B, Y, Y
- Crowd has Eyeball Heads: Y, O, B, O, B, O, Y
- Flaming Head: Y, Y, O, Y, O, O, Y, O
- Horse Head: B, O, O, B, O, O, B, O, O, B, O, O, B, O, O, B, O
- Hyper Speed: Y, O, B, O, Y, O, B, O
- Monkey Head Crowd: Y, Y, B, O, Y, Y, B, O
- Performance Mode (no HUD): Y, Y, O, Y, Y, B, Y, Y
- Unlock all songs: Blue, Yellow, Orange, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Blue, Yellow, Blue, Yellow
Glitches and Special Gameplay Techniques
Guitar Hero II also has a few interesting glitches and gameplay mechanics you can exploit:
- “R0kk_0n” Glitch (Song Part Swapping): This glitch allows you to play any song section over any other song. While complex to execute consistently, it can lead to bizarre and hilarious musical combinations. The steps involve using practice mode, unplugging and replugging your controller at specific times. It’s recommended to search for video tutorials online for a visual guide.
- Hyperspeed Activation via Controller Sequence: For a unique way to activate Hyperspeed, try this sequence at the main menu (while highlighting “Career Mode”): Triangule, Square, X, Square, Triangule, Square, X, Square. Repeat this quickly until a message appears to confirm Hyperspeed is activated.
Play with the Scythe Guitar on Any Character
Want Grim Ripper’s signature scythe guitar but prefer a different character? Here’s a trick:
- Select Grim Ripper as your character.
- Choose a second character who has an alternate outfit unlocked.
- The second character will now wield the Scythe guitar (unless you manually change the guitar in the options).
Make Grim Ripper Play a Gibson Les Paul
Give the Grim Reaper a classic rock makeover!
- Select Grim Ripper in Career mode.
- Exit Career mode.
- Go to Quick Play mode and play any song on any difficulty (you can quit once the song starts).
- Return to Career mode. Grim Ripper will now be playing a Gibson Les Paul with the Cherry Sunburst Classic skin. You can switch back to the Scythe in the “Change Guitar” menu.
With these Guitar Hero II cheats and secrets, you’ll be rocking out like never before! Experiment with different codes and unlockables to find your favorite ways to enhance your gameplay and become a true guitar hero legend.
