Def Jam Vendetta Hints VIII (PS2)

Def Jam Vendetta is a videogame developed by Aki USA Inc. and published by Electronic Arts. It was created for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony and for the GameCube, and launched in April 2003. The game is classed as an action title played from a third person perspective, and features a lot of wrestling matches.

Def Jam Vendetta, which is part of the Def Jam franchise, made a name in the gaming industry because it managed to mix wrestling mechanics with interesting characters. The title was not set to be a simulation of wrestling matches, focusing on the arcade element, outrageous moves, and appealing graphical elements.

The fighters featured in the game are very interesting, with all the artists who worked for the Def Jam Recordings label making an appearance. While playing, you can fight with: DMX, Ludacris, Method Man, N.O.R.E., Redman, Scarface, WC, Ghostface Killah and others. There are some 40 playable characters in the game, and they can perform around 1,500 moves. The main idea is to acquire the money and the power needed to get respect in the underground wrestling business. The game has a cinematic story mode and an arcade fighting mode.

Def Jam Vendetta got pretty favorable reviews from the gaming press but until now the franchise has received no new entries.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Easy knockout

The easiest way to score a quick K.O. in under five minutes (unless fighting someone like WC or Scarface) is by submission techniques. Start the match by slamming your opponent against the mat. While they are down, perform a mat grapple. This not only causes limb damage, but it quickly lowers health and raises momentum. Repeat this until your opponent's health is in the danger zone. Once your opponent's health is in the danger zone, perform two or three taunts, if not already in Blazin mode. Once in Blazin mode and opponent's health is past danger, perform your character's Blazin attack. If your opponent is big, like Arii or Scarface, or if you are in a tag team or three to one match, it will take more than five to ten minutes.

Easy submission

Grapple an opponent, then keep on getting them in submissions. When their head, leg, or arm health runs out, you will automatically win.

Easy tag team or handicap matches

If you grapple your opponent, press L1 to turn them around. You may be able to press either Circle or Triangle. Circle will lead to you locking the opponents’ arms with yours for your partner to strike them. Triangle will lead to you picking up your opponent onto your shoulders for your partner to strike from the top ropes. However, if your opponent has a lot of health, you will most likely drop backwards when trying to pick them up.

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