Everyone has seen those movies of the underground fighter who finds out that the fight game may have been more then he could handle and Def Jam Icon is probably the perfect game to exemplify that. Unlike the previous Def Jam, where you were a no name fighter trying to establish yourself in Fight Club like atmosphere, the primary thrust of the game is the Build-A-Label mode, where you create a character and attempt to climb the ranks of the music business to become a record mogul.

You’ll find yourself constantly going up against some rival producer who sends his artists and thugs against your rappers to intimidate and harass you. You’ll beat up their rappers to settle beefs and chase away thugs of other studios. Plus, like other Def Jam titles, you’ll attract the eye of various good looking ladies, and have to balance their affection while still holding court over your growing musical empire, while dealing with the loss of your mentor, who’s gunned down in front of you on the street.

Forget blazing moves, weapons or customizing your fighting game in Icon, which were features of the previous Def Jam titles. In Def Jam Icon, music is the weapon that you’ll take advantage of in the game. In fact, it’s the primary weapon since many of the other fighting mechanics are relatively limited and the environmental hazards can be incredibly powerful. You have a number of quick and strong attacks, which you’ll often use to string together quick combos that will set you up for either a grapple which you’ll use to throw enemies across the stage, or for fast takedowns to keep your opponent guessing.

Def Jam Icon is a franchise which many people thought would not last but it is now one of the most known in the gaming industry. It may be because of its addictive game play and great storyline but one thing for sure it is a must buy.