Hmm. Rappers beating the shit out of rappers and scoring with hotties. This game has it all. Def Jam Vendetta starts off with your brother dragging your dead ass out of retirement and back into the world of underground fight clubs, wherein you proceed to beat the hell out of everyone who gets in your way. At various points throughout the game, you're confronted with one of the licensed artists signed on by EA (Ludacris, DMX, Scarface, Methodman, Redman, etc.).
If that's not enough to get you started, then perhaps it's time to check your pulse. Of course, I could mention that you can collect girlies and watch them get into some pretty mean catfights along the way. Too bad it's only T-rated... But it does show a realistic side of a realistic underworld filled with the realistic portrayals of rap artists pummeling rap artists. Then again, it would be nice to see Eminem get his ass kicked by your girlfriend. Guess you can't have it all, but you can have a lot of fun with Def Jam.
Combining a killer soundtrack and an off-the-hook cast, EA has a winning combination with Def Jam Vendetta. I cannot think of any game I would rather be playing right now than this one. DJV is by far one of the best fighters I've seen. And somehow EA came up with the magical formula to make it work.
If this still isn't enough to get you to check out Def Jam Vendetta, then perhaps you should just put down the magazine, back away slowly, and no one will get hurt. Seriously, the only thing I can even think of this game needing is more. More characters, more moves, more girls, and a bit more speed during game play. Other than that, this game truly belongs in your collection.