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Closing Comments
If you bought Wu Tang: Shaolin Style and have been scared off of rapper fisticuffs ever since, don't worry, Def Jam Vendetta represents both the culture and the clash to the highest degree. Besides, word on the streets is that Method Man himself thought the Wu-Tang Clan game was whack, so you're not alone. When it comes to two-player action, you'll be hard-pressed to find a smoother, slicker slobberknocker than this wrestler. It's the game that makes The Rock look like a pebble and is a must-buy for all fans of the genre. And, as you can see by the score, it's the highest rated wrestling game on the site.
-- Jon Robinson
Presentation
Flashy and full of bling-bling, you'll want a two-way pager after playing through Story mode.
9.0
Graphics
You'll be the one shouting "Oh My Goodness" when you see the rapper models. Too bad there's the occasional torso through the rope glitch that seems to plague all Aki wrestlers.
8.8
Sound
Blazin' beats and rhymes, although why the soundtrack was limited to just 15 songs remains a mystery.
8.5
Gameplay
Wrestling games don't get any smoother or more complete in terms of in-ring capabilities and ease of control.
9.3
Lasting Appeal
Def Jam will always be something in your library to play in two or four-player. And you'll have to play the story mode at least twice to unlock all the fine chick pictures.
8.5
OVERALL SCORE (not an average)
8.9
Closing Comments
If you bought Wu Tang: Shaolin Style and have been scared off of rapper fisticuffs ever since, don't worry, Def Jam Vendetta represents both the culture and the clash to the highest degree. Besides, word on the streets is that Method Man himself thought the Wu-Tang Clan game was whack, so you're not alone. When it comes to two-player action, you'll be hard-pressed to find a smoother, slicker slobberknocker than this wrestler. It's the game that makes The Rock look like a pebble and is a must-buy for all fans of the genre. And, as you can see by the score, it's the highest rated wrestling game on the site.
-- Jon Robinson
Presentation
Flashy and full of bling-bling, you'll want a two-way pager after playing through Story mode.
9.0
Graphics
You'll be the one shouting "Oh My Goodness" when you see the rapper models. Too bad there's the occasional torso through the rope glitch that seems to plague all Aki wrestlers.
8.8
Sound
Blazin' beats and rhymes, although why the soundtrack was limited to just 15 songs remains a mystery.
8.5
Gameplay
Wrestling games don't get any smoother or more complete in terms of in-ring capabilities and ease of control.
9.3
Lasting Appeal
Def Jam will always be something in your library to play in two or four-player. And you'll have to play the story mode at least twice to unlock all the fine chick pictures.
8.5
OVERALL SCORE (not an average)
8.9
