Product ReviewsDef Jam: Fight for NY (Sony PlayStation 2, 2004)

Def Jam FFNY review

Nowhere worth the price the scalpers are charging for it but I will always have fun playing it. I still think this game is as rare as they make it out to be. It also was in great condition but the packaging was too tightly wrapped.Read full review...

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Scratches on disc

Fun game & was shipped immediately. I noticed a few minor scratches on the disc which did not appear to be a problem until I started playing story mode. Right after the Ice-T fight the game gets stuck on a loading screen and I’ve tried restarting story mode multiple times to no avail. For the $70 price tag I’m disappointed I’m not getting the full experience. Had to buy another copy of Def Jam Fight For New York.Read full review...

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Rap, Hip-Hop and Wrestling!!!

Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: P.K. The Green

It's nice when a company has faith in it's unique franchises. And with a company as big as E.A., you would have faith too.

I'm talking about Def Jam: Fight for NY. Boasting some of the biggest names in both hip-hop fashion and talent (who lend their voices to the game) really adds to the authenticity of the culture the game portrays.

The fighting engine is easily compared to the classic wrestling titles on the N64. This is a good thing, as some will say these are some of the best games of the genre.

There are 5 fighting styles, which as you progress, allow mixing between them. With unlockable's including wrestlers, venues, and merchandise, there is plenty to keep you playing. Fans of fighters and hip-hop shouldn't miss this one.

Score: 8.5/10Read full review...

Street Fight!!!

Pros
+ Not just another wrestling game.
+ More immersive than the first.
+ Tons of recognizable celebrities you can either choose to be or beat down.

Cons
- It's all about the rappers but at least it's not about rapping.
- Lots of button-mashing.
- No online play.

Comments
Fight for NY continues the Def Jam series & gives your standard wrestling games a run for their money with it's trademark street style fighting mixed with wrestling. And you don't have to see grown men wearing spandex. Def Jam is also much faster paced than any other wrestling game out there & the finishing moves are amazing.

Verdict
Must play for any wrestling fan. Must have for any fan of fighting games.Read full review...

Great fighter game, with great gameplay.

I first played this game at a friends house when it had recently come out, around 2004. 5 year later, I find myself still loving it, and finding more ways to enjoy it.

Being able to chose your fighting style, definitely adds a big amount to the game, that the original Vendetta was missing. What style(s) you choose, and the order you choose them, really effect the way you have to use them to your advantage to defeat your opponent. Every opponent has there distinct personality. Even fighters with the same fighting style, use them differently, and have different levels of how aggressive they are towards you. Some are on you right away, other let the fight come to them.

The many different venues you have to fight in, make it interesting. Some have the crowd which gets in on the fight, or an environment which makes the fight more entertaining, like destroying your opponents cars. Some venues make certain fighting styles work harder to KO your opponent. Such as a martial artist in a wrestling ring. Others cater an advantage to it.

The use of real life characters in the game, as people you must fight make it seam more realistic, and authentic. It also gives a new twist, over fighting people who actually are boxers, or Pro Wrestlers.

The Game play can seam a bit tricky at first, but like most fighting games, timing, and watching what your opponent does really help you understand the game, and how to beat it. Definatly one of my favorite games of all time. I typically go for first person shooters like Call of Duty, or RPG's like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. But I found this game to be amazing.

Overall, it's not to difficult, and it's not too easy. Having 3 levels of difficulty make it so your uncle could play it, and enjoy it, or true hardcore gamers also could.Read full review...

Great!

This game is Hilarious and Hours of fun. Tons of different modes, venues, fight styles, special moves, and clothing styles to make it unique to every player. Very satisfied with my purchase.

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Def Jams Fight for NY

Good game, the game was functional story telling is good as it should no skips no scratches no problems on the disk. The cover still looks good , it got delivered earlier than expected. I would recommend this game to everyone.Read full review...

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Very Impressive

Yo, I been lovin' this game fo' the longest time but I never had a copy to claim my own. The graphics are hella awesome, the gameplay go hard, the soundtracks are perfect, and the value is the best! To me, this is the best thing since sliced bread!Read full review...

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One of the best games of the PS2 era

Easily the best of the Def Jam series. A very compelling story with great fights and amazing graphics for the time that the game was released. It's a huge shame that the game didn't get any bigger than it did.Read full review...

Still the best fight game of the 21st century

Always a great classic game for anyone from the 90's and 80's. Story is movie worthy and graphics, fighting, fighting styles, and play itself is better than most fighting games you'd see even today. Always a favorite for me, top 3 easily.Read full review...

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