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Game entry

Def Jam: Fight for NY

2004 · Fighting, Sports · PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox · Electronic Arts

Def Jam: Fight for NY is ranked no. 3,966 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,407 and 41% of duels won. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 117 out of 137 (2004).

World rank

no. 3,966

ELO score

1,407

Wins

41%

Duels played

102

About Def Jam: Fight for NY

The ultimate hip-hop fueled fighting game, Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground.

The game features an all-new fighting engine including weapons, interactive environments and five unique fighting styles that can be combined to form dozens of customized hybrid styles for the ultimate edge on the streets.

Def Jam Fight For NY features more than 40 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today, including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, and many more.
* New Fighting Engine -- A new fighting engine challenges you to master multiple fighting disciplines, take advantage of interactive environments, and utilize dozens of weapons to make a name for yourself.

* Three Times the Length of the Original Def Jam VENDETTA -- It's going to take more than 90 fights in 20-plus venues to win control of the streets.

* 40 of the Biggest Hip Hop Artists and Celebrites -- Starring and music by the hottest names in hip hop from Def Jam and beyond -- look for appearances by Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Fat Joe, Flava Flav, Freeway, Ghostface, Ice T, Joe Budden, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and many more.

* Five Brutal Fighting Styles -- Master each fighting style: street fighting, kickboxing, martial arts, wrestling, and submission fighting. Combine up to three styles to create devastating hybrid-styles, complete with new "blazin' moves" to finish off your opponent.

* 22 Interactive Venues -- From destructible environmental objects to rowdy spectators who like to "get involved," the 22 venues are the ultimate weapon.

* Create-A-Street Fighter -- Build your own street-ready fighter and outfit him with thousands of pieces of unlockable licensed gear, tattoos, and even bling from the Jeweler to the stars, Jacob the Jeweler.

* Represent Your Crew Online -- Join a crew and own the mean streets of NYC. Move onto the international stage and take on all-comers with online play for the PlayStation 2.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,407 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Where Def Jam: Fight for NY ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Def Jam: Fight for NY stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 117 out of 137 (2004).

Where Def Jam: Fight for NY ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,966 5,046
Fighting 195 259
2000s 1,049 1,308
2004 117 137

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