Guitar Hero 2

Guitar Hero 2 was one of those Flash games you'd find on a school computer or a free gaming site. It arrived during a time when browser games offered quick, simple versions of bigger console titles. This one captured the basic idea of the popular rhythm series in a format you could play anywhere.

You control a cursor that moves across a track of colored notes. Your main objective is to press the correct keys, typically G, H, J, and K, as the notes reach the target line. The game tracks your accuracy, and missing too many notes will cause you to fail the song. The pacing starts slow, letting you get used to the four lanes, but the difficulty ramps up quickly with faster note sequences and chords. It feels like a focused test of timing and coordination.