Rising Star 2

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Rising Star 2 casts you as a fledgling musician building a band from the ground up. You book local shows hire crew members and juggle practice sessions with side jobs to fund your career. As you climb the ranks you negotiate contracts manage egos and choose between artistic integrity and commercial appeal. Every decision affects your reputation and playlist positions. The game shines in its grind-centric approach to fame tracking everything from instrument proficiency to fan demographics. With 4.5 million hours logged on its predecessor fans praise the realistic tradeoffs between touring studio time and personal relationships. Released in 2020 it remains a staple for PC and Mac players seeking a no-frills career simulator with 27 distinct venue types and 18 skill trees to unlock.