Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover

Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover is a fighting game for the PlayStation Portable. The game is a port of Def Jam: Fight for NY. In addition to nearly all...
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8.5
very good
 

Game Overview

Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover is a fighting game for the PlayStation Portable. The game is a port of Def Jam: Fight for NY. In addition to nearly all of the features seen in the original game, The...

The Bottom Line

The PSP knuckles up for a handheld version of EA's hip-hop styled brawler, based on and expanded over the console game Def Jam: Fight for NY. Playing as the hottest artists and celebrities in Hip Hop including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit, you'll be able to unravel the events that lead to Def Jam Vendetta and find out how D-Mob got to rule NYC. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, where players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew. Players can create their own fighter with gear from Def Jam University, Phat Farm, Brand Jordan, Ecko Unlimited, Enyce, Rocawear, Sean John, State Property, Reebok, and more. Players can also battle in 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

The newest Def Jam fighter may be an update of a nearly two-year-old game, but this PSP brawler still packs a punch.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Packs just as much heat as the original - the same fighters, the genius mechanics, and one of the best and most fluid fighting systems ever created.

IGN review logo
81/100
score

Takeover offers one of the best fighting packages on the system. It packs an intuitive fighting system and varied characters, not to mention an in-depth storyline.

Game Specs

Memory
1968 kb

Modes
Challenge, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:8/31/2006
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Canada
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
8
Sound
7
Concept
7
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover
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