Def Jam Fight for New York

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Turn 40 of the biggest names in hip-hop into street brawlers -- from Busta Rhymes and Method Man to Ice T and Slick Rick
• Fight it out in 22 interactive venues, complete with destructible environments and spectators who jump into the fight
• Create your own fighting style based on multiple systems and moves -- ad create new blazin' moves to finish off the punk you're facing
• Build your own street-ready fighter and outfit him gear, tattoo, even bling from Jacob the Jeweler

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00020V5AW
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 20, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,720 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Def Jam: Fight For NY turns any player into a hip-hop legend. Step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of New York's hip-hop underground. You've got to survive 90 fights in over 20 venues, with a new fighting engine and dozens of weapons. Make a name for yourself on the streets of New York, to prove you're the king(or queen) of hip-hop!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Def Jam Scores a Blazin' Knockout!!, November 12, 2004

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Scott Sloan (Vacaville, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Def Jam Fight for New York (Video Game)

From an older gamer Def Jam's Fight For New York was a breath of fresh air on the standard fight game scene. I am too old to memorize the obscenely complex patterns of the Old School Mortal Kombat games, and Killer Instinct and all that ensuing madness. Fight For New York reminds me of the simple controls of the original Street Fighter series. Punch, Kick, Grapple, and a couple of Blazin moves to remember was pretty much it for basic game-play.
The game i think really shines in Story mode pitting you as the hero working for the big, bad Big Guy D-Mob trying to beat down D-Mob's biggest foe Crow, and his countless Hip Hop soldiers. I am unfamiliar with the previous game but i did read that D-Mob is a carry over from Vendetta. Creating your own figher is fun, and i think really helps to immerse the player into the game. You can outfit with him with all sorts of real world fashions (all the stuff i can't afford, and couldn't pull off anyway), jewelry, haircuts, and tattoos. I think that had to be a large portion of the appeal of this game the buying and wearing of the supercool gear. Not mention the satisfying feeling of delivering a perfectly timed, and exectued Blazin' move to achieve a K.O.
I was able to finish the game in 6 hours, and found it VERY satisfying even though the end scene feels a tad rushed, and could have been fleshed out just a little more. I am not well versed in the genre but i believe that from other reveiwers that this game is a Who's Who of the Hip Hop culture though i am a HUGE fan of Henry Rollins who plays himself as your personal trainer (nice touch Henry, thank you!!)
My only complaint, and as minor as it is I think it is worth mentioning just for a second. The language is very strong, and while i don't have a problem with it. I am sure that it will turn some people purple with rage, and hope that it does not start some sort of new video game ratings craze similar to the GTA phenom, but then any publicity is good publicity. EA could have offered a toggle for language, but other then that. I think that it is a great game, and well worth the time, and money spent.
Great Graphics
Great Soundtracks
Great bare-knuckled fight action
Solid A++ for the fan of the Fighting Game Genre

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beat 'em Up Old and New School Style!, November 8, 2004

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Coding Genius "CG" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Def Jam Fight for New York (Video Game)

I haven't been into fighting games since the mid-90s, but I picked up DJFFNY because I was really interested in the ability to customize your own fighter and many of the celebrities you can play as this game.

You create your own fighter, customizing everything from skin tone to hair color. If you aren't the creative type, or just want to start playing, you can choose one of the pre-made characters.

Within the story mode of the game, you unlock additional clothing, jewelery, tattoos, and haircuts as you win matches against opponents. You also unlock development points (similar to those in SSX 3 or Tony Hawk) which can then be used to develop your physique, your moves, and your fighting style.

The soundtrack is great, as are the graphics and the voiceovers. There is a lot of blood whenever you smack someone around, and the sound effects when you clobber your opponent with a bottle or a pipe really sound painful.

The one thing that suprised me was the amount of swearing used. I'm not a prude, but does there really need to be a four-letter word used every time someone sends you an email?

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a deep game...well at least the story mode is!, May 24, 2004

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"thereal_amcgoo" (Shelbyvill, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Def Jam Fight for New York (Video Game)

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).