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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title=Def Jam Rapstar
|title=Def Jam Rapstar
|image=Def Jam Rapstar Game Cover.jpg
|image=Def Jam Rapstar Game Cover.jpg
|developer=[[4mm Games]]
|developer=[[4mm Games]], [[Terminal Reality]]
|publisher=[[Konami]]<ref name=publisher>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/22878/konami-brings-def-jam-rapstar-to-wii|title=Konami Brings Def Jam Rapstar To Wii|last=Yeoung|first=Karlie|publisher=Nintendo World Report|date=2010-04-09|accessdate=2016-03-30}}</ref>
|publisher=[[Konami]]<ref name=publisher>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/22878/konami-brings-def-jam-rapstar-to-wii|title=Konami Brings Def Jam Rapstar To Wii|last=Yeoung|first=Karlie|publisher=Nintendo World Report|date=April 9, 2010|access-date=March 30, 2016|archive-date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414173611/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/22878/konami-brings-def-jam-rapstar-to-wii|url-status=live}}</ref>
|engine=
|engine=
|released={{vgrelease|NA|October 5, 2010|EU|November 26, 2010}}
|released={{vgrelease|NA|October 5, 2010|EU|November 26, 2010}}
|genre=[[Music video game|Music]]
|genre=[[Music video game|Music]]
|modes=[[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|modes=[[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game#Local multiplayer|local multiplayer]]
|platforms= [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]]<ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/data</ref><ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/data</ref>
|platforms= [[PlayStation 3]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/data|title=Def Jam Rapstar Release Information for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=September 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909050036/http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/data|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Wii]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/data|title=Def Jam Rapstar Release Information for Wii - GameFAQs|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=April 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424225726/http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/data|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Xbox 360]]
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'''''Def Jam Rapstar''''' is a [[music video game]], based on rapping, developed by [[Terminal Reality]].<ref name="Team Xbox Hands-On">{{cite web |url=http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2338/Def-Jam-Rapstar/p1/ |title=Def Jam Rapstar Hands-On Preview (Xbox 360) |first=Dale |last=Nardozzi |publisher=Team Xbox |date=2009-06-03 |accessdate=2009-06-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611193133/http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2338/Def-Jam-Rapstar/p1 |archivedate=2009-06-11 }}</ref> The game was released on October 5, 2010 in North America, and on November 26, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="EU Launch">(2010-11-26) [http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/65821/MAKE_THE_WORLD_YOUR_STAGE_WITH_DEF_JAM_RAPSTAR.php "MAKE THE WORLD YOUR STAGE WITH DEF JAM RAPSTAR"], [[Gamasutra]]. Retrieved 2011-01-26.</ref><ref name="Official_Newsletter">{{cite web |url=http://defjamrapstar.com |title=Official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter |first=Larry |last=Hester |publisher=4mm Games |date=2010-02-22 |accessdate=2010-02-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211233201/http://www.defjamrapstar.com/ |archivedate=2010-02-11 }}</ref>
'''''Def Jam Rapstar''''' is a [[music video game]] based on [[rapping]], developed by [[4mm Games]] and [[Terminal Reality]].<ref name="Team Xbox Hands-On">{{cite web |url=http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2338/Def-Jam-Rapstar/p1/ |title=Def Jam Rapstar Hands-On Preview (Xbox 360) |first=Dale |last=Nardozzi |publisher=Team Xbox |date=June 3, 2009 |access-date=June 9, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611193133/http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2338/Def-Jam-Rapstar/p1 |archive-date=June 11, 2009 }}</ref> It was released on October 5, 2010 in North America and on November 26, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="EU Launch">(2010-11-26) [http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/65821/MAKE_THE_WORLD_YOUR_STAGE_WITH_DEF_JAM_RAPSTAR.php "MAKE THE WORLD YOUR STAGE WITH DEF JAM RAPSTAR"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204101902/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/65821/MAKE_THE_WORLD_YOUR_STAGE_WITH_DEF_JAM_RAPSTAR.php |date=December 4, 2010 }}, [[Gamasutra]]. Retrieved January 26, 2011.</ref><ref name="Official_Newsletter">{{cite web |url=http://defjamrapstar.com |title=Official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter |first=Larry |last=Hester |publisher=4mm Games |date=February 22, 2010 |access-date=February 22, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211233201/http://www.defjamrapstar.com/ |archive-date=February 11, 2010 }}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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''Def Jam Rapstar'' is a rap-themed [[karaoke]] game.<ref name=Curses>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5543679/curses-dont-count-but-courage-does-in-the-next-rap-game |title=Curses Don't Count, But Courage Does In The Next Rap Game |last=Tolito |first=Stephen |date=June 19, 2010 |publisher=Kotaku |access-date=June 18, 2010 |archive-date=June 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619043651/http://kotaku.com/5543679/curses-dont-count-but-courage-does-in-the-next-rap-game |url-status=live }}</ref> There are two modes, Career and Party modes. The Career mode is in five stages. Each stage has eight tracks for the player to master, including a New Song Challenge which is unlocked as the player progresses through the stage. The Party mode allows players to simply pick an individual song and perform it.

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''Def Jam Rapstar'' is a rap themed karaoke game.<ref name=Curses>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5543679/curses-dont-count-but-courage-does-in-the-next-rap-game |title= Curses Don't Count, But Courage Does In The Next Rap Game|last=Tolito |first= Stephen|date=June 19, 2010 |publisher= Kotaku|accessdate=June 18, 2010}}</ref> The game uses radio versions of all its tracks to secure a T rating by the ESRB. Players are not penalized for cursing, but it is not a required part of the game.<ref name=Curses/> There are two modes, either Career or Party modes. The Career mode is in five stages. Each stage has eight tracks for the player to master, including a New Song Challenge which is unlocked as the player progresses through the stage. The Party mode allows players to simply pick an individual song and perform it.


==Development==
==Development==
Executive Vice President Paul Coyne of 4mm Games, said, "Internally, we used [''[[Get On Da Mic]]''] as the architectural model of how ''not'' to do" ''Def Jam Rapstar''.<ref>As quoted in Xav de Matos, "[http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/overheard-e3-get-off-that-mic-rapstar/ Overheard@E3: Get off that mic, Rapstar!]," ''Joystiq'' (Jun 4th 2009).</ref><ref>Announced in the official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter "[http://www.defjamrapstar.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605150414/http://www.defjamrapstar.com/ |date=2009-06-05 }}"</ref>
Executive Vice President Paul Coyne of [[4mm Games]] said, "Internally, we used [''[[Get On Da Mic]]''] as the architectural model of how ''not'' to do ''Def Jam Rapstar''."<ref>As quoted in Xav de Matos, "[http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/overheard-e3-get-off-that-mic-rapstar/ Overheard@E3: Get off that mic, Rapstar!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620231742/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/overheard-e3-get-off-that-mic-rapstar |date=June 20, 2010 }}," ''Joystiq'' (June 4, 2009).</ref><ref>Announced in the official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter "[http://www.defjamrapstar.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605150414/http://www.defjamrapstar.com/ |date=2009-06-05 }}"</ref>

In using [[music censorship|censored]] [[radio version]]s of every song in its setlist, ''Rapstar'' becomes the first ''Def Jam'' game to be rated Teen by the [[ESRB]] since ''[[Def Jam Vendetta]]''. Players are also not obligated to sing profanities, and missing any does not affect their score.<ref name=Curses/>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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| X360 = true
| X360 = true
| na = true
| na = true
| EuroG_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-24-def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (Xbox 360)|last=Parkin|first=Simon|website=[[Eurogamer]]|date=2010-11-24|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| EuroG_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-24-def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (Xbox 360)|last=Parkin|first=Simon|website=[[Eurogamer]]|date=November 24, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=March 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301113353/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-24-def-jam-rapstar-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GI_PS3 = 7.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/def_jam_rapstar/b/ps3/archive/2010/10/14/review.aspx|title=Def Jam Rapstar (PS3)|last=Gonzalez|first=Annette|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=2010-10-14}}</ref>
| GI_PS3 = 7.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/def_jam_rapstar/b/ps3/archive/2010/10/14/review.aspx|title=Def Jam Rapstar (PS3)|last=Gonzalez|first=Annette|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=October 14, 2010|access-date=July 10, 2011|archive-date=October 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017151002/http://gameinformer.com/games/def_jam_rapstar/b/ps3/archive/2010/10/14/review.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS3 = B−<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/def-jam-rapstar|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Morse|first=Blake|publisher=[[Game Revolution]]|date=2010-11-11|accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS3 = B−<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/def-jam-rapstar|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Morse|first=Blake|publisher=[[Game Revolution]]|date=November 11, 2010|access-date=February 26, 2014|archive-date=March 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301172555/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/def-jam-rapstar|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameRev_X360 = B−<ref name=GameRev/>
| GameRev_X360 = B−<ref name=GameRev/>
| GSpot_PS3 = 7.5/10<ref name=GSpot>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6281383/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Watters|first=Chris|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=2010-10-10|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS3 = 7.5/10<ref name=GSpot>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6281383/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Watters|first=Chris|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=October 10, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=October 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020085455/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6281383/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_WII = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6285587/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (Wii)|last=Watters|first=Chris|website=GameSpot|date=2010-12-17|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GSpot_WII = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6285587/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (Wii)|last=Watters|first=Chris|website=GameSpot|date=December 17, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=December 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225233048/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-6285587/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_X360 = 7.5/10<ref name=GSpot/>
| GSpot_X360 = 7.5/10<ref name=GSpot/>
| GT_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/waesci/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (X360)|publisher=[[GameTrailers]]|date=October 20, 2010|accessdate=2016-03-30|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007060144/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/waesci/def-jam-rapstar-review|archivedate=2013-10-07|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GT_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/waesci/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (X360)|publisher=[[GameTrailers]]|date=October 20, 2010|access-date=March 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007060144/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/waesci/def-jam-rapstar-review|archive-date=October 7, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS3 = 8/10<ref name=GameZone>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/def_jam_rapstar_review_xbox_360_playstation_3|title=Def Jam Rapstar review|last=Workman|first=Robert|publisher=GameZone|date=2010-10-13|accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS3 = 8/10<ref name=GameZone>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/def_jam_rapstar_review_xbox_360_playstation_3|title=Def Jam Rapstar review|last=Workman|first=Robert|publisher=GameZone|date=October 13, 2010|access-date=February 26, 2014|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081921/http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/def_jam_rapstar_review_xbox_360_playstation_3|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_X360 = 8/10<ref name=GameZone/>
| GameZone_X360 = 8/10<ref name=GameZone/>
| GB_PS3 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB>{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-323/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|publisher=[[Giant Bomb]]|date=2010-10-07|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GB_PS3 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB>{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-323/|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|publisher=[[Giant Bomb]]|date=October 7, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=March 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306034206/http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/def-jam-rapstar-review/1900-323/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GB_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB/>
| GB_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB/>
| IGN_PS3 = 7.5/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/08/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (PS3, X360)|last=DeVries|first=Jack|website=[[IGN]]|date=2010-10-07|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| IGN_PS3 = 7.5/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/08/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar Review (PS3, X360)|last=DeVries|first=Jack|website=[[IGN]]|date=October 7, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=March 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320044726/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/08/def-jam-rapstar-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_X360 = 7.5/10<ref name=IGN/>
| IGN_X360 = 7.5/10<ref name=IGN/>
| ONM_WII = 63%<ref>{{cite journal|title=Def Jam Rapstar|magazine=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]|date=December 2010}}</ref>
| ONM_WII = 63%<ref>{{cite journal|title=Def Jam Rapstar|journal=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]|date=December 2010}}</ref>
| OXM_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite journal|title=Def Jam Rapstar|magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]]|date=December 25, 2010}}</ref>
| OXM_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Def Jam Rapstar|magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]]|date=December 25, 2010}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev1 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev1_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=Guardian/>
| rev1_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=Guardian/>
| GR_PS3 = 76%<ref name=GRPS3>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for PlayStation 3|publisher=[[GameRankings]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GR_PS3 = 76%<ref name=GRPS3>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for PlayStation 3|publisher=[[GameRankings]]|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=October 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025062850/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/960419-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GR_WII = 70%<ref name=GRWII>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Wii|publisher=GameRankings|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GR_WII = 70%<ref name=GRWII>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Wii|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=October 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025045409/http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/960420-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GR_X360 = 76%<ref name=GRX360>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/960418-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Xbox 360|publisher=GameRankings|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| GR_X360 = 76%<ref name=GRX360>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/960418-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Xbox 360|publisher=GameRankings|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=October 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025071959/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/960418-def-jam-rapstar/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC_PS3 = 75/100<ref name=MCPS3>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews|title=Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for PlayStation 3|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| MC_PS3 = 75/100<ref name=MCPS3>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for PlayStation 3|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=May 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501074957/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews|url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC_WII = 65/100<ref name=MCWII>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/def-jam-rapstar|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Wii Reviews|website=Metacritic|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| MC_WII = 65/100<ref name=MCWII>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Def Jam Rapstar for Wii Reviews|website=Metacritic|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=May 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501095032/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/def-jam-rapstar|url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC_X360 = 74/100<ref name=MCX360>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews|title=Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for Xbox 360|website=Metacritic|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref>
| MC_X360 = 74/100<ref name=MCX360>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for Xbox 360|website=Metacritic|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=May 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501074959/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/def-jam-rapstar/critic-reviews|url-status=live}}</ref>
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The PlayStation 3 version received "generally favorable reviews", while the Xbox 360 and Wii versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPS3/><ref name=MCWII/><ref name=MCX360/>
The PlayStation 3 version received "generally favorable reviews", while the Xbox 360 and Wii versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPS3/><ref name=MCWII/><ref name=MCX360/>


''[[The Guardian]]'' gave the Xbox 360 version four stars out of five and called it "an absolute must. If you've found yourself mouthing the words to A Milli on the tube, there's a huge amount of fun to be had here. And while it doesn't have the universal appeal of its more mainstream counterparts, the potential of its online feature means it could well become a huge sleeper success."<ref name=Guardian>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/nov/25/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar - review|last=Arnott|first=Jack|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=2010-11-25|accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref>
''[[The Guardian]]'' gave the Xbox 360 version four stars out of five and called it "an absolute must. If you've found yourself mouthing the words to A Milli on the tube, there's a huge amount of fun to be had here. And while it doesn't have the universal appeal of its more mainstream counterparts, the potential of its online feature means it could well become a huge sleeper success."<ref name=Guardian>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/nov/25/def-jam-rapstar-review|title=Def Jam Rapstar - review|last=Arnott|first=Jack|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=November 25, 2010|access-date=February 26, 2014|archive-date=March 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303044542/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/nov/25/def-jam-rapstar-review|url-status=live}}</ref>


[[IGN]] gave the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game a 7.5 out of 10. They praised the scoring accuracy and the features, but criticized the censorship in the songs as the game went for a "Teen" rating.
[[IGN]] gave the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game a 7.5 out of 10. They praised the scoring accuracy and the features, but criticized the censorship in the songs as the game went for a "Teen" rating.
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==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.defjamrapstar.com/}}


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Def Jam Rapstar
Developer(s)4mm Games, Terminal Reality
Publisher(s)Konami[1]
Platform(s)PlayStation 3,[2] Wii,[3] Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: October 5, 2010
  • EU: November 26, 2010
Genre(s)Music
Mode(s)Single-player, local multiplayer

Def Jam Rapstar is a music video game based on rapping, developed by 4mm Games and Terminal Reality.[4] It was released on October 5, 2010 in North America and on November 26, 2010 in Europe.[5][6]

Gameplay

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Def Jam Rapstar is a rap-themed karaoke game.[7] There are two modes, Career and Party modes. The Career mode is in five stages. Each stage has eight tracks for the player to master, including a New Song Challenge which is unlocked as the player progresses through the stage. The Party mode allows players to simply pick an individual song and perform it.

Development

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Executive Vice President Paul Coyne of 4mm Games said, "Internally, we used [Get On Da Mic] as the architectural model of how not to do Def Jam Rapstar."[8][9]

In using censored radio versions of every song in its setlist, Rapstar becomes the first Def Jam game to be rated Teen by the ESRB since Def Jam Vendetta. Players are also not obligated to sing profanities, and missing any does not affect their score.[7]

Reception

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The PlayStation 3 version received "generally favorable reviews", while the Xbox 360 and Wii versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[25][26][27]

The Guardian gave the Xbox 360 version four stars out of five and called it "an absolute must. If you've found yourself mouthing the words to A Milli on the tube, there's a huge amount of fun to be had here. And while it doesn't have the universal appeal of its more mainstream counterparts, the potential of its online feature means it could well become a huge sleeper success."[21]

IGN gave the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game a 7.5 out of 10. They praised the scoring accuracy and the features, but criticized the censorship in the songs as the game went for a "Teen" rating.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Yeoung, Karlie (April 9, 2010). "Konami Brings Def Jam Rapstar To Wii". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar Release Information for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs". Archived from the original on September 9, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar Release Information for Wii - GameFAQs". Archived from the original on April 24, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Nardozzi, Dale (June 3, 2009). "Def Jam Rapstar Hands-On Preview (Xbox 360)". Team Xbox. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2009.
  5. ^ (2010-11-26) "MAKE THE WORLD YOUR STAGE WITH DEF JAM RAPSTAR" Archived December 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Gamasutra. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  6. ^ Hester, Larry (February 22, 2010). "Official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter". 4mm Games. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
  7. ^ a b Tolito, Stephen (June 19, 2010). "Curses Don't Count, But Courage Does In The Next Rap Game". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010.
  8. ^ As quoted in Xav de Matos, "Overheard@E3: Get off that mic, Rapstar! Archived June 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine," Joystiq (June 4, 2009).
  9. ^ Announced in the official Def Jam Rapstar newsletter "[1] Archived 2009-06-05 at the Wayback Machine"
  10. ^ Parkin, Simon (November 24, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review (Xbox 360)". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  11. ^ Gonzalez, Annette (October 14, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar (PS3)". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  12. ^ a b Morse, Blake (November 11, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  13. ^ a b Watters, Chris (October 10, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  14. ^ Watters, Chris (December 17, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review (Wii)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  15. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar Review (X360)". GameTrailers. October 20, 2010. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  16. ^ a b Workman, Robert (October 13, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar review". GameZone. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  17. ^ a b Gerstmann, Jeff (October 7, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review". Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  18. ^ a b DeVries, Jack (October 7, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar Review (PS3, X360)". IGN. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  19. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar". Official Nintendo Magazine. December 2010.
  20. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar". Official Xbox Magazine. December 25, 2010.
  21. ^ a b Arnott, Jack (November 25, 2010). "Def Jam Rapstar - review". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  22. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar for PlayStation 3". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  23. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar for Wii". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  24. ^ "Def Jam Rapstar for Xbox 360". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  25. ^ a b "Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for PlayStation 3". Metacritic. Archived from the original on May 1, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  26. ^ a b "Def Jam Rapstar for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on May 1, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  27. ^ a b "Def Jam Rapstar Critic Reviews for Xbox 360". Metacritic. Archived from the original on May 1, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
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