DJ Hero hit stores to a great reception in Fall 2009, packaged with a superb turntable controller and boasting a multitude of exclusive mixes. Here at On-Screen, we loved the variety, interesting graphics and longevity on display, giving the original an 8/10. It comes as a large surprise, then, for this reviewer to be upping the score by a whole mark one year on with the sequel, DJ Hero 2. Literally everything has been improved in some form: the graphics get even closer to real life while maintaining their cool, animated tone; the mixes (combinations of two songs) feature even more famous artists such as Lady GaGa and Queen than before and most importantly the occasional control glitches that were present in the first game have for the majority been ironed out. In contrast to Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock (5/10), which seemed to show an ageing franchise that deserved a rest (having started in 2003 and released over 20 titles!), DJ Hero 2 seems to indicate that the newly built series can only go from strength to strength. Admittedly, at times the difficulty can spike and make a decent star rating feel a little too out of reach, but that doesn't stop DJ Hero 2 from being the best music-rhythm title out on the market by a clear mile. Surprise of the year? It could well be.
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