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DEF JAM: FIGHT FOR NY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: May 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

TAKE NO NOTICE OF WHAT THE OTHER 1 STAR REVIEW SAID! THIS GAME IS GONNA BE OFF DA CHAIN. EA HAVE CONFIRMED THAT IT WILL HAVE 70 CHARACTERS, 5 DIFRENT FIGHTING STYLES, 22 ARENAS/VENUES, CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYER, ONLINE PLAY AND 35 OF THE 70 CHARACTERS R RAPPERS! BUSTA RHYMES, XZIBIT, METHOD MAN, REDMAN, SLICK RICK, LIL KIM, LUDACRIS, CARMEN ELECTRA, FLAVA FLAV, AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON!! I HAVE SEEN 2 VIDEOS OF ACTUAL GAMEPLAY OF THE GAME AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED. B SURE 2 PICK THIS GAME UP WHEN IT DROPS IN SEPTEMBER 2004. IF U R STILL NOT SATISFIED WITH WHAT I HAVE SAID, GO 2 WWW.GAMESPOT.COM AND CHECK OUT DA SCREENSHOTS AND DA VIDEOS!

It's a deep game...well at least the story mode is!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 12
Date: May 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

All of what UK friend said was true: 70 characters,22venues,5 different fighting styles which you can make hybrid moves that combine three of the styles,and yes,you can make a your own fighter.However all of these fall short to the story mode.The story's like this:This time you r fighting FOR D-Mob;you remember him the guy you put in prison in the last game.Well anyway if you lose a match forget it you don't get another chance at it.This story mode branches into an epic,it changes based on your choices,so weather or not you beat Crow(the new top dog played by...well...Snoop Dogg)is all part of the drama.And your girlfriend will also effect the story in many ways.
One last thing,your clothes and bling effect weather the potentual girlfriends and crowds like you.If the crowds like you they'll help you.For enstance,they can hold your opponent while you hit them with a wepon(oh yeh you can use wepons in this one).

Stereotypes ? Yes. Still looks fun to play even 4 a min.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: September 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I agree with what the reviewer said about sterotypes. He must be an old head like me who remembers when rap had a positive message and sought to break down sterotypes. I dont think you would have seen PRT or BDP Brand Nubian in this type of game. Seems now those same foundation layers are turning those sterotypes into profit. Using your own wife as a "girlfriend" Come on Russell, I knew you had a lisp but are you that against women? I guess this type of ignorance is ok if it puts money in your pocket...but if you perpetuate them, dont be mad when you are called on them. If you gotta keep up the "thug/bling bling" image, at the end of the day, you havent done much to motivate and change the game.

On the flip side, if you take it strictly as entertainment, it looks like it will be a blast to play. Maybe not game of the year, but I gotta see flavor flav take on rollins! Im too old to be swayed by marketing anyway. And in my opinion, hip hop culture has been partially destroyed years ago.

The problem is the effect this has on kids...or anybody who listens to rap. Im slightly offended, but Ive been upset with hip hop cultures decay for years now, so I guess this is par for the course. Kids, just dont try this at home...and parents,watch what your kids are playing..nuff said
Peace

Yep, this is what it's come to..............

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 16
Date: September 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am not offended by this game in the least. I am, however, dissapointed that some people will actually BUY this! A game where the object is to get in fights, acquire "bling", and acquire women. (And yes I do mean acquire, same as the other objects)Nice move putting your wife in the game as one of the girls (prizes) also, taht is among the classiest things I have seen in a while. I don't have a problem with violence in games or other things of the like as long as it is all in good fun. But give me a break, what kind of moron do you and your agent have to be to allow yourself to be represented in this manner? No wonder so many rappers are actors, most of them live an act.

Unbaised Opinion

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: September 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

It seems the first reviewer already has a biased opinion about this game before he has even seen or played it.How is it that everytime a game where the central characters are African-Americans or Hispanic there is this cloud of negative opinion? (ex. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas) What difference is it that the characters are rap musicians? Corporate Hollywood has been cashing in on their properties for years with games based on their movies so why can't Def Jam cash in on their properties?Also, what separates WWF or WWE games with their women characters in their scantily clad outfits and their bra & panties matches from the women characters in Def Jam Vendetta? Nothing really. They are trying to add role playing elements into a tired formula of wrestling games is what I see. In most role playing games your character outfits himself with all type gear and accessories and in some games you even get to interact or get involved with members of the opposite sex (The Sims, Fable) So don't dismiss this game based on some uninformed opinion, but rather pick up a game magazine or watch G4TechTV for a unbaised review of ths game.

Setting the record straight...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: September 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I really dont understand why people have so much negative things to say about this game. When Tony Hawk wants some hip hop music to play the background of his games, thats cool. When GTA 3, and GTA Vice City had hip hop apart of its experience, it was cool. Think of all these games that have hip hop as the backdrop, but the second Def Jam has hip hop as the forefront of the gameplay, its a problem. I think Def Jam was pretty bold to market another game towards hip hop fans old and new. I've played the game, and even if sucked (which it really doesnt) the concept is still ground breaking in my eyes. I dont even listen to most of the artist in the game, because most of hip hop nowadays doesnt go along with the lifestyle I live. However, the lifestyle portrayed in GTA is far from my everyday grind, but it was still fun to steal cars, and shoot cops for no reason. All Im trying to say is that its just a game (a very good one at that), and sometimes people take games just a little too seriously. It's for our entertainment, just like movies, television, and music. Just take it for what it is....a solid title that plays off what people love (and hate) about hip hop. I see the same stereotypes in DJV:FFNY in WWE games, but it never causes this much of a stink. I love hip hop culture, and regardless of this games shallowness (in the storyline, not the gameplay...the gameplay is ill), I still think the game is dope, and good for hip hop culture, and its fans. Besides, I think "Parapa The Rapper" did far more damage to hip hop culture than this game ever will.....

where're the real reviews?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: September 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I would like to read reviews rather than social commentaries about this game. Does anyone out there has something to say about game play, etc?

help me

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: September 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

ok i have all game systems and i was wondering what system its best for i played the one on gamecube and it was good but someone plz tell me what system its better for

GREAT Fighting Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First let me say the following:

1. I am not a fan of hip-hop. Nothing wrong with it, just not my thing.

2. I don't particularly care for wrestling games.

3. I never get excited about games that let you collect money so you can buy gobs of extras (clothes, etc).

That said, this game goes completely against what I normally like. This game has hip-hop dripping off the disc, it's a fighting/wrestling game, and a big part of the game is buying yourself clothes, jewelry, etc. This game is by far one of the most addictive games I'm played recently. Most fighting games get boring after a while, but with a great mix of martial arts, wrestling, jiujitsu, and kickboxing, this game doesn't get dull or repetitive.

PROS

- The assortment of styles and moves you can perform is incredible.
- The game presents itself in such a manner that you actually care about the story and your character.
- The graphics and sound are GREAT. I've seen review sites give it an 8/10 for graphics, which I don't understand; this game looks better than most on the shelves.
- Buying clothes and jewelry is actually - I hate to admit it - fun in this game.
- Somewhat interactive fighting arenas.

CONS
- Controls feel sluggish at first, at least until you "train" to get your speed up to par. After that, they feel great.
- At least for me, the game's medium (default) difficulty was VERY hard and VERY frustrating... after I put it on easy, I felt challenged but I didn't feel like my hands were tied behind my back.
- Game isn't as interesting once it's been beaten. You continue to fight, but without the story taking place, you don't feel as close to your character.

Lastly, THIS GAME IS NOT SUITABLE FOR MINORS! PERIOD. I'm 27 years old, and this game cracked me up (you can't take it too seriously people), but kids shouldn't be allowed within 50 feet of it. It's littered with foul language (and not to mention INTENSE violece), but truthfully, it actually adds to the game's atmosphere. Just keep your kids away from it.

In a nutshell, if you like a good fighting game, you're almost sure to like this one. At least rent it for a day and see what you think.

"Blazing" up the charts!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: October 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

BLAZING UP THE CHARTS...
Well, Def Jam Vendetta is back, but, this time, it's "The Fight for New York"... This game has it all... A great storymode, an awesome multiplayer mode, and more options than you'll know what to do with...
You can create your own character and guide him through different levels/events that will score you money/experience points/girlfriends/etc... You can use your money/experience points to unlock new characters/levels, bling bling ; ), secret moves, etc. This game is very deep, and it will keep you busy for a while, trying to unlock everything... The difficulty level is adjustable, so, you will not get bored fighting at the same level... The control is great, the player models are seamless, and the levels are well laid out... I highly recommend this game for anyone who is a fan of wrestling/fighting games/or just the hip hop industry in general. (so you can fight as your favorite entertainer)

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