

The versatility and power in a street fighter's haymaker punch will make early fights a breeze, and will let you quickly build up enough dev points to power up your character and learn other styles. To start out your underground fighting career, choosing the street fighter style will make your first fights easier than with any other style.


Though four of the five styles definitely have their advantages (the fifth, martial arts, is just about worthless), not all are best to start out with. Immediately after picking your character's visual style, you're left to make a decision that will affect the rest of your thug life-you choose the fighting style that will be your core. Below are all the tips you'll need to fight your way through this grueling nightmare, including strategies on competing in free-for-all battles, and helpful suggestions for spending your development points most wisely. Of course, pure fighting talent won't pave the road to success without a bit more specific knowledge of the story mode. You'll have to exercise all of the strategies and tactics detailed in the earlier portions of this guide to make it through. The story mode of Def Jam FIGHT for NY is the heart of the game, and it's a rough and constant battle to the top of the underground world.
