A Fade and a new Job | Def Jam ICON #1
6Def Jam: Icon is a 3D fighting video game developed by EA Chicago and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in March 2007. The game is the third main installment in EA’s Def Jam-licensed hip-hop video game series, and it’s the first game in the series not developed by AKI Corporation1.
Here are some key features of Def Jam: Icon:
Gameplay:
Unlike its predecessors (Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam: Fight for NY), Def Jam: Icon is less wrestling-oriented.
The game’s executive producer, Kudo Tsunoda, felt that wrestling and hip-hop didn’t mesh well together.
However, throws and environmental damage remain in the game.
Gameplay is similar to EA Chicago’s Fight Night: Round 3, emphasizing up-close brawling, blocks, throws, and parries.
There’s no in-game heads-up display by default; players observe physical cues on characters to determine health.
The music and environment play a significant role in the fights, with unique synesthesia-inspired mechanics.
Environments include streets, subways, nightclubs, penthouses, and even BET’s 106 & Park stage1.
Interactive Music and Environment:
The game synchronizes hazards and the entire backdrop to the beat of the background music (BGM).
Events occur on the beats of each song, some of which can be dangerous.
For example, a ruined gas station shoots up a column of fire on every bass hit of a song’s chorus.
Cosmetic changes also occur, like spinning hubcaps on cars twinkling to the beat of each song.
Fighters’ punches and kicks deal more damage if they occur “to the beat,” and rappers become stronger if their songs play.
Players can toss opponents into environmental hazards in sync with the music.
The “turntable” action allows characters to manipulate music and the environment, gaining advantages or weakening opponents1.
If you’re a fan of hip-hop and unique fighting mechanics, Def Jam: Icon might be worth checking out! 🎤🥊
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