Def Jam: Fight for NY
Xbox

Def Jam: Fight for NY

Released 9/21/04
Genre : Fighting
RENT
Get 30 Days FREE Rentals
Try Before You Buy. Swap Anytime. Cancel Anytime.
Unavailable
GameFly Members Save More
Save 5-10% more with Member Rewards
ESRB Rated M: Mature 17+
Content Descriptors
  • Blood
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language
  • Violence
Interactive Elements
No Interactive Elements
8.3
GameFly
from 1095 users
84
metacritic
Rule New York's hip hop underground with your fists in Def Jam: Fight For NY! Battling for lordship of the underground, you will ruthlessly take down your enemies, using a powerful combination of brawn, martial arts skills, and weaponry. Nothing will stand in your way as you beat a path to the throne! Featuring over 40 larger-than-life hip hop artists and personalities, including Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul, Carmen Electra, Slick Rick, Redman, Lil' Kim and Ludacris, and jamming to a slamming hip hop soundtrack, Def Jam: Fight For NY is the ultimate street-fighting party game.

Similar to this Title

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance on Xbox
Released 8/24/05
Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance
Crusty Demons on Xbox
Released 6/26/06
Crusty Demons
Fable on Xbox
Released 9/15/04
Fable
Black on Xbox
Released 2/27/06
Black
Dead or Alive Ultimate on Xbox
Released 10/28/04
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus on Xbox
Released 3/20/03
Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus
Kabuki Warriors on Xbox
Released 11/23/01
Kabuki Warriors
Bad Boys Miami Takedown on Xbox
Released 9/15/04
Bad Boys Miami Takedown
Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure on Xbox
Released 2/15/06
Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects on Xbox
Released 9/21/05
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
Vietcong: Purple Haze on Xbox
Released 9/16/04
Vietcong: Purple Haze
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload on Xbox
Released 9/16/04
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
Deathrow on Xbox
Released 10/24/02
Deathrow
Indigo Prophecy on Xbox
Released 9/21/05
Indigo Prophecy
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey on Xbox
Released 4/19/06
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Fight Night: Round 3 on Xbox
Released 2/21/06
Fight Night: Round 3
Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay on Xbox
Released 4/13/05
Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay
Men of Valor on Xbox
Released 10/20/04
Men of Valor
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home on Xbox
Released 10/15/03
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home
Blitz: The League on Xbox
Released 10/18/05
Blitz: The League
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes on Xbox
Released 9/21/05
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes
Chicago Enforcer on Xbox
Released 2/24/05
Chicago Enforcer
Medal of Honor: European Assault on Xbox
Released 6/8/05
Medal of Honor: European Assault
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect on Xbox
Released 3/22/05
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness on Xbox
Released 11/2/05
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

User Ratings (1095)

Sign In to Rate
8.3
9-10
7-8
5-6
3-4
1-2

User Reviews (25)

Sign In to Review
Most HelpfulMost Recent
10
Beat Down Brilliance
Wow ive played this game like 60 times. I still aint bored of it. The fighting is hard but once u get it down its very fun and presents a challenge. About time a fighting games proves a challenge. The number of characters are awesome. You have people from exhibit to sean paul to elephant man to busta rhymes. Each Fighter even has his own special moves and abilities so its like almost endless possibilities. Now the career mode is fantastic. Like almost unlimited customization from pants and shirts to jewelry and hats. This game is worth the buy not rent. Its even pretty cheap now that its kinda old.
ragingamer (member since 2007)
reviewed on 11/2/08
8 agree
10
Great Fighting Game
Any fan of hip-hop should give this game a try..even if you dont like hip-hop you should still give it a try.With a deep storyline and the ability to create your own character and deck them out with all types of gear for your character
Xzibit911 (member since 2004)
reviewed on 4/13/06
4 agree
8
Just Plain Ol' Head Kickin' Fun
Graphics: The graphics aren't drop-dead gorgeous. But they are definitely very good, each of the characters is very recognizable and the special effects are rather impressive. One of the most beautiful aspects of the graphics though is the animation. Each flawlessly fluid throw, punch and flying kick looks like it has some power behind it, and you might find yourself grimacing in delight at the brutality of some of the hits. It's hard to imagine capturing some of this with motion capture equipment.<br><br>Sound, Music & Voiceovers: In addition to the brutal looking hits, the sound really brings them to life. It's definitely over the top, and it shouldn't be any other way. The voiceovers are also really comprehensive. EA got quite a few of the many celebs you'll see to do voiceover work for the game. And as you would expect with a game with hip-hop and rap stars taking up the cast, EA Trax has brought a pretty decent collection to the table, all of which works really well with gameplay.<br><br>Control & Camera: There isn't a whole lot to say about the spot on camera and controls. The camera moves quite fluidly to give a good angle and view of everything you need to see to win the fight. The controls don't have anything in the way of delay or frustration. They are very simple to learn and not incredibly difficult to master. And there isn't any need to remember hundreds of meticulous combos, which is most definitely a welcome change in fighting games.<br><br>Gameplay and Presentation: Each fight is an absolute spectacle to play. Counters to vicious bat swings are one of the many awesome moves you'll be able to perform. The character creation system is wonderful and provides many options to deck out your fighter's look and fighting skills. The story won't win Oscar's, but it's better than you would think, and not derivative in the least.<br><br>Def Jam is a visceral, incredible experience that warrants a sequel more than any other fighter on the market.
NRGundlah (member since 2005)
reviewed on 4/24/06
4 agree
10
UFC fans will LOVE this!
If you're into MMA fighting, you'll realize this game is one of a kind. You get to use real Muay Thai techniques (clinch, knees, elbows, shin kicks, shield defense) and the only game I've seen with so many Jiu-Jitsu techniques (armbars, kneebars, guilliotine, RNC, triangle choke, kimura, etc.) You can create your fighter to combine different styles to make him well rounded as a striker and grappler. Absolutely above and beyond my expectations! If you're a UFC or PrideFC fan, you'll love this game.
UFCfan (member since 2007)
reviewed on 5/11/07
1 agree
8
DeF Jam
I Really Thought this game was very good the graphics are O.K but the other graphics outside are bad. They focus more on the moves and the player Graphics overall the game is Very good
Dddran (member since 2008)
reviewed on 7/27/08
0 agree
9
Just plain fun
This is a really good game. The voice acting is great. The are a lot of fighting styles to learn to use. And where else can you set up a match to beat the mess out of an artist you just can't stand. The story line to this game is great as well as the sound track. This was an over all great game. The only reason I gave it a nine is because there was no on-line capability. I've had the game for like a year and me and my friends still enjoy playing against each other or a new challenger. And last but certainly not least the blazing moves are incredible. Oh and I'm forgetting the active environment. You can ram people heads into walls, get the crowd to help you with moves and pick up weapons in the area. This fame is definitly worth renting.
JayP10 (member since 2006)
reviewed on 6/11/06
0 agree
9
Excellent Game
This is a great fighting game. Characters are fun to make, fun to fight with, and fun to customize with accessories.<br><br>Fighting is fun and the blazing moves are exciting to use.<br><br>This game is way better than the latest Def Jam Icon and I believe it is worth a purchase.
Slammed (member since 2008)
reviewed on 6/1/08
0 agree
9
Take That, Snoop Dogg!
I liked the ability to make my fighter the way I wanted him to be. Though I could never find a voice to match his look.<br><br>This game is great. I like having the control over how my character looks and fights. I especially liked the ability to purchase upgrades in strength, health and other various things.<br><br>It can be a little difficult to new comers, but if you can make it through the game once, you'll find that the second time through will be a breeze. And, it's worth a second play through.<br><br>Good game!
OKRecords (member since 2007)
reviewed on 12/31/07
0 agree
10
Ok review
i think the game is very good but parts of it are very trickey so people with anger issues i wouldnt<br>suggest you buy this game rent it it almost made me throw it out the window
SuperFight (member since 2007)
reviewed on 10/8/07
0 agree
8
GREAT GAME
I THINK DJFFNY IS A GREAT GAME I WAS A LITTLE DISPLEASED AT THE CONTROLES BUT ONCE I GOT THE HANG OF THEM I GOT OVER IT THE STORY LINE IS GREAT AND THE NUMBER OF CHARECTERS IS ASSTOUNDING
gerinbrock (member since 2007)
reviewed on 7/29/07
0 agree

Game Details

Players4PublisherElectronic ArtsRatingMature 17+

Specs & Requirements

ModesStory, Versus, Survival, TrainingAudio/VideoIn-Game Dolby Digital

Customers Frequently Rented

Popular Rentals in the last 6 Months
Halo 2 on Xbox
Released 11/8/04
Halo 2
Burnout 3: Takedown on Xbox
Released 9/8/04
Burnout 3: Takedown
Madden NFL 06 on Xbox
Released 8/9/05
Madden NFL 06
Gears of War on Xbox 360
Released 11/9/06
Gears of War
Mortal Kombat Deception on Xbox
Released 10/5/04
Mortal Kombat Deception
Fight Night: Round 2 on Xbox
Released 3/2/05
Fight Night: Round 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2 on Xbox
Released 11/16/04
Need for Speed: Underground 2
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Xbox 360
Released 11/7/07
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
X-Men Legends on Xbox
Released 9/22/04
X-Men Legends
God of War on PlayStation 2
Released 3/22/05
God of War
Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360
Released 4/28/08
Grand Theft Auto IV
Saints Row on Xbox 360
Released 8/28/06
Saints Row
Forza Motorsport XBOX on Xbox
Released 5/3/05
Forza Motorsport XBOX
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas on Xbox 360
Released 11/21/06
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction on Xbox
Released 1/10/05
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
Ninja Gaiden on Xbox
Released 3/2/04
Ninja Gaiden
BioShock on Xbox 360
Released 8/20/07
BioShock
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 on Xbox
Released 9/21/04
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
NBA Live 2005 on Xbox
Released 9/29/04
NBA Live 2005
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition on Xbox
Released 4/12/05
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
Fable on Xbox
Released 9/15/04
Fable
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 on Xbox
Released 11/17/04
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2
Mass Effect on Xbox 360
Released 11/19/07
Mass Effect
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Xbox 360
Released 3/21/06
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Call of Duty 3 on Xbox 360
Released 11/7/06
Call of Duty 3