Def Jam Vendetta

Def Jam Vendetta Description

A rough and tumble game of underground street fighting, so-called honour, and respect, Def Jam Vendetta is one of Electronic Arts' more mature and graphic gaming ventures. It's no holds barred here, so prepare yourself for one of the toughest, most enduring rides of your life as a fighter. This beat-em-up adventure, in which you must fight to survive and your means to live, plays host to 45 roughneck characters and 12 Def Jam artists including Method Man, Redman, Scarface and Capone... you see where this is going? There are some 1,500 moves to learn, spread across several fighting techniques, which include reverse kicks, martial arts swings, choke holds and elbow blocks. However, familiarising yourself with such a vast library of moves and then learning how to string some of your moves together takes time and lots of practice. Introducing an extra element of strategy is a unique momentum and health system that changes based on the players' status. The better they play, the more strength and stamina they have. And if you perform well enough for long enough you'll unleash a special attack upon your opponent that can sometimes render them unconscious. Graphically, Def Jam is a fine game to look at. It abandons the traditional and predictable ring-and-stadium environment in favour of more varied and dark fighting locales. It's refreshing and can make the world of difference to how the game is perceived. Arcade-style gameplay is something Electronic Arts is very good at, and with Battle and Survival modes, a selection of match types and sound design from DaneTracks (responsible for some of the sounds heard in The Matrix and 8 Mile) included for the finished article, Def Jam Vendetta is one of the most diverse and atmospheric beat-em-ups we've seen for a long time.

Unique, original storyline that compliments gameplay action - the plot thickens through the circuit.

Over 45 characters, including 12 Def Jam artists: DMX, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, NORE, Scarface, Ghostface Killah, Capone, Keith Murray and WC. Also featuring Christina Milian and Funkmaster Flex.

More than 10 highly detailed underground worlds, built straight from the mean streets: places like DMX's Junkyard and Scarface's Speakeasy.

Continuous play with over 1,500 unique moves including a variety of fighting techniques (reverse kicks, punches, martial arts swings, choke holds, elbow blocks, knee bunts, etc.) and hyper realistic EA SPORTS BIG-style moves that are dynamic with realistic finesse and style.

Dozens of signature special moves and player taunts. All moves referenced directly from each Def Jam artist.

Unique momentum and health system that will change based on the player status (i.e. players doing well will "feel" their strength increase / evolve into a blazin' special move; and players that are getting beat will see their health impact their moves, eventually becoming slower and weaker).

One original intro/victory sequence per Def Jam artist.

The hottest beats from the streets: new hit songs from Def Jam Records.

Three game modes: Battle, Story and Survival.

Four match types: Single, Tag Team, Free For All and Handicap.

Sound design by DaneTracks (The Matrix, 8 Mile).