Def Jam Vendetta

Overview

The unlikely combination of Def Jam recording artists and underground wrestling is the subject of this Electronic Arts release, which features the 3D likenesses of such musicians as Ludacris, Redman, DMX, Scarface, Ghostface Killa, Method Man, and more as playable characters. Developed by AKI Corporation, whose previous experience in the genre includes titles WWF No Mercy and WCW/NWO Revenge, Def Jam Vendetta offers an estimated 1,500 animations for each of the 45 included characters. A total of ten different venues are available, and one of the featured modes offers a storyline complete with soap opera-style drama to go along with the suplexes and body slams. Up to four players can compete in Single, Tag-Team, Handicap, or Battle Royale matches.

Developed by

AKI Corporation, EA Canada

Published by

EA Sports BIG

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Split screen

Player perspectives

Third person

Themes

Action

Series

Def Jam

Release dates

• Nintendo GameCube: Apr 1, 2003
• PlayStation 2: Apr 1, 2003