I think this is actually probably the best Rock Band and music game in general (take that, Guitar Hero!) Like most music games, how much you like the game really depends on how much you like the soundtrack. With songs from Paramore, The Donnas, Jimmy Eat World and more, how could you go wrong? I wish they gamemakers didn't feel like they had to make the female costumes so skimpy, but so it goes. The language is no more harsh than what you would hear on primetime TV, with more serious words bleeped out. Just be aware that when kids hear the songs, they'll probably want to buy them for themselves and/or buy more songs online for the game, where they can find more explicit language online than what is put in the game. Also, the game costs a lot. Since I didn't have the original before I got this one, I paid about 200 bucks to get this one, which included the game itself, microphone, drums, and one guitar (if you want another one, that's another ninety bucks) and takes up a lot of space, even if you get the racks for guitars, (my parents are contstantly telling me to get my "instruments" out of the way) which costs even more money (I've probably blown about 400 dollars or more on all the stuff that's needed for the complete Rock Band experience). If you like music, but just aren't skilled enough to play a real instrument, this is the game for you.

best game ever but does has some language so watch for little kids 11 and up

Rock band 2 and 3 are both great games. The only concern i have in 2 is the start up screen. my mother found it to be quite violent. I felt the same and I felt like it almost didnt belong in the game. So as long as you skip that and a couple of the bikini's and halter tops in the rock shop and with the exception of some mild lyrics this game is for all ages.

5+ All the profanity is replaced with similar sounding words anyways.

this game is a must own on the wii. it has fun songs to play, you even can download some from a selection they give you!

And if its only one song, who gives a crap if its even explicit? They take out the "real bad" cuss words anyway. Now, rockband 2 gives you the feel of a real guitar, of real singing, and almost the feel of the drums. I know some kids who are 5 yrs old and play it. They love it.

and the fake drums are pretty cool. Granted, the green pad broke within five minutes of playing, but it turned out to be a short circuit, and I haven't had any problems with the machinery since. Really fun and cool.