Not a traditional fighting game...but a fun, addictive & innovative entry in the next gen of Def Jam figthing.
User Rating: 8.2 | Def Jam: Icon PS3
Def Jam ICON is definitely a unique game with it's combination of features, gameplay mechanics and source material. The game plays well. The fighting can often times come off as simple but is enjoyable and once you get the hand of it and start using background hazards and the full dj mechanics it becomes addictive and quite enjoyable to pummel your oppontents. The music is all on point and the music aspect of coordinating with the backdrops in which you fight is ingenious and a valuable asset if put to good use while playing. Timing a throw or strong blow into a gas pump or into a broken smashed up speaker system and seeing your opponent fly across the room from the explosion is just plain cool. The story plays well and is very engaging and has a good number or twists to bring the adventure to life. The record exec features and trying to make money while keeping artists, girlfriends and lawyers happy is all well placed and well executed. For those that are familiar with mainstream hip hop outside of video games the events in the story and the character customization options are all in place and faithful to the source material. Graphics are on point and every character is easily recognizable with good voicework and accurate character models. The only downfall if any is that the gameplay when actually fighting at the root of it is overly simple but it fits once you work in the aspect of the music and environment as weapons. Overall a fun game and must have for any fan of hiphop music.
