PlayStation 2 User Reviews

It's a weird premise; a wrestling game with hip-hop stars, but it works. This is one of the most enjoyable fighting games on the PlayStation 2. It's an arcade-style brawler that is more accessible than the WWE titles. "Def Jam" features 46 playable characters and a lengthy story mode in which you level up your chosen fighter. One of the most notable features is the "Blazin" special move. It is an over-the-top attack that is similar to the fatalities in "Mortal Kombat". While the game is lacking in modes and has a tame 'T' rating, it's still a worthy action title. I would rate it with an 8.4 out of 10.

After completing Def Jam Fight For NY I might as well try to play the first previous Def Jam video game title called Def Jam Vendetta. Unlike the second game, which has no character creation for the story mode I get to choose 4 protagonists in the story mode which are Briggs, Proof, Spider, and Tank. Each has its own look, fighting style, and backstory. But somehow despite having to pick any of the four characters. Their own story just completely remains the same. Meaning that it only shows nothing but copy-paste cut scenes instead of showing the proper perspective of any of the protagonist's side of the story. As for the gameplay, it is very difficult to control because it does not have the same controls as Def Jam Fight For NY. But thankfully there is a tutorial option in the monument I can understand the controls. When playing the game with multiple fights I have been I was unsure if it was either the controls of the game or just me. Because the more I proceed with the story the harder the fights that I have been. Turns out that I have only normal difficulty this whole time. So technically it's just me. Because my hands were very painful fighting every opponent I defeated which looks more like a workout. Either way, this is another one of those great Def Jam Games that I would recommend. It's best to play the first game before playing the second.

Might be the only wrestling game i actually like. I remember having a lot of fun playing it with friends.

This hip hop-themed wrestling game from AKI was the only one I ever owned. While the 'T' rating and lack of content held it back from reaching its full potential, "Vendetta" still delivered great fun. One of the better fighting games on the PS2. I would rate this with an 8.4 out of 10.

This game holds up amazingly well. Both as a fighting game and a wrestling game. It's better than it has any right to be. There are moveset issues, some annoying registry problems with reversals/blocks, but overall it's such an enjoyable experience. So bizarre that a wrestling game based around the early 2000s hip-hop scene is genuinely one of the better games in the genre maybe ever. And this isn't even the best one in the series. Worth going back to for sure.

I went in expecting something like Fight for NY (since it was part of my childhood), and I discovered one of the most button-mashing, controller-breaking, frustatingly difficult games I've ever played. The controls are horrible; The upgrades make no true changes to the game. Plus, they're not even explained; what the **** is charisma for?? The camera during tag team matches is horrible; a total clusterf*ck; Lacks a decent tutorial; The story is stupid, and nothing especial. Plus, it treats females like mindless, sex-driven, dirty little sluts who fight over men they haven't even seen before. The graphics are really good, by the way, considering the year it came out, and props for even having a story mode to begin with; a really uncommon feature in fighting games back then. Plus, there's a big roster of wrestlers you can have fun with, in case you actually enjoy this game. And, of course, a good amount of modes and arenas, despite the fact you can't interact in a lot of different ways with them, as they're all just square WWE rings. You can, of course, do the usual: climb up the turnbuckle, use the ropes, etc. I do know alot of people like this title, but my time in it was filled by frustration and the need to just get it done. Despite it's many positive reviews, I believe this is an irritating experience. I really wish I liked it, but due to it's absurd difficulty level (Medium), and frustrating controls, I couldn't. A MEDIOCRE game at best.

The gameplay is fun and challenging. There's a little customization but not much. Story is good.

A delightful game and one of my favorites on ps2. Very cool soundtracks. I passed it about 2-3 times for each of the four characters. But most fun to play with a friend.

I still play the game to this day the first time i played it was on gamecube to me this game is better then tekken tag tournament but i like that game too i still own it i am 13 years old so yea

A Really Good Fighting-Game but DJ FFNY is a bit superior in my opinion. I am hoping for a modern DJ-Game.

One of the best fighting games of all time and one of the best fighting games on PS2 . Normal Graphics , many submissions and grapples and strikes . Awesome characters and enemies . This is wrestling game . Def Jam Vendetta even better than WWE SmackDown Here Comes The Pain . 8/10

I remember when I first started to play videogames, thiswas one of the first games that I ever played, and I have to say, it is one of the most entertaining fighting games ever to come out for the PS2.