Def Jam: Fight for NY is a fighting game developed by EA Tiburon, and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube in 2004. It is the sequel to 2003’s Def Jam Vendetta and is the second in the Def Jam series.
The game is set in New York City and allows players to create their own character and participate in martial arts matches with famous figures in the hip hop world. The game plays like other fighting games, with melee, ranged, and special attacks.
Def Jam: Fight for NY features freestyle fighting gameplay. Players can use hand, foot, object attacks, as well as surrounding items to defeat opponents. The game also features a complex combo system that allows players to perform powerful attack chains.
Def Jam: Fight for NY was highly regarded by critics and players, with praise for the gameplay, graphics, and music. The game has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.