Def Jam Vendetta

April 1, 2003(23 years ago)·Full Release

EA Canada, AKI Corporation

Publisher: EA Sports BIG

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Genres: Fighting, Sport

Platforms: PS2, NGC

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ActionSingle playerSplit screenThird personESRB

Summary

This Electronic Arts release explores the unexpected fusion of Def Jam recording artists and underground wrestling, showcasing 3D representations of musicians like Ludacris, Redman, DMX, Scarface, Ghostface Killa, Method Man, and others as playable fighters. Created by AKI Corporation, known for earlier wrestling titles such as WWF No Mercy and WCW/NWO Revenge, Def Jam Vendetta delivers approximately 1,500 animations for each of its 45 characters. The game includes ten distinct arenas, with one mode featuring a dramatic storyline reminiscent of a soap opera, complementing the action-packed suplexes and body slams. Up to four players can take part in various match types, including Singles, Tag-Team, Handicap, or Battle Royale.