Def Jam Vendetta  (Games, PS2)

Touting itself as too gangster for the Garden (in the words of its kingpin D-Mob) Def Jam Vendetta takes you on a head-slamming gut-busting tour of the underground hip-hop fightclub circuit. No blow is too low in this testosterone-spiked world featuring the music and likenesses of Def Jam artists such as Ghostface Killah Redman and Ludacris--not to mention a whole host of the nastiest most lowdown fictional thugs youd imagine the hardcore rap world has to offer. Everyones lying in wait to see if you are for real or just another wannabe player.

Def Jam Vendetta offers three game modes: Battle where its just you against up to three takers Survival in which you fight all comers until you lose and--where the real meat of the game takes place--Story in which you fight as one of four brawlers. The journey begins at the Face Club where you step in for your injured pal Manny. From there you move on to other venues such as DMXs Junkyard and Ludacriss Club Luda and climb the ranks to the ultimate showdown with D-Mob. The route there isnt a cakewalk but the more battles you win the more money you make to upgrade your fighting attributes. Victories also bring the ladies calling. They literally fight for your attention--win a fight by playing as the newest girl to approach you and youll unlock pictures of her in your photo gallery.

Action inside the ring is gritty and furious as you can lay down a multitude of moves and combinations with names like Hurtin Unit Spittin Teef Ghetto Thuggin and Death Row Delivery to name just a few. Momentum is key in building toward Blazin Mode in which you can utilise your signature move for the sure KO. In the meantime though theres still plenty of fun to be had in decking your opponents and watching them moan and writhe about in pain.

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Underground street-fighting game< li>Over 45 characters including 12 Def Jam artists< li>Over 10 highly detailed worlds built straight from the mean streets< li>Continuous play with over 1500 unique moves and a variety of fighting techniques< li>Dozens of signature special moves and player taunts referenced directly from each Def Jam artist< li>One original intro victory sequence per Def Jam artist< li>Unique momentum and health system< li>New hit songs from Def Jam Records< li>Three game modes four match types< li>< ul>