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JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future
| Graphics: Sound: Gameplay: Overall: |
8.58 8.72 8.42 8.56 |
| Votes: | 95 |
| Reviews: | 1 |
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| Reviewer: ReesesInPieces | Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
| Jet Set Radio Future is a work of art. A counterculture masterpiece, overlooked by many and treasured by the few. This game has shaped my outlook on art, music, and culture more than any other piece of media. It's an experience you'll never forget, and I can't wait to tell you all why you should play this game.
Graphics: 10 The cel-shading from the original game has been refined here, giving the game a visual style appealing to the eyes. The bright, bombastic colors from the original game have shifted to a more muted color palette, giving JSRF a more realistic appearance while still keeping an expressive artstyle. Graffiti looks amazing in-game, distorting to properly display over complicated surfaces, and done extremely well by a team of talented artists. Overall, I believe the graphics in Jet Set Radio Future are perfect, a visual treat for the eyes. Sound: 10 Voice acting is done well, particularly Billy Brown as DJ Professor K. Sound effects are sufficient enough, not being too loud or obnoxious. The sounds for menu navigation and graffiti spraying are particularly satisfying to hear. The soundtrack in JSRF spans a wide array of genres, including big beat, trip-hop, J-rock, trance, and alt-rock. Shape Da Future brings in intense techno, Aisle 10 will get stuck in your head, and Teknopathetic uses voice changers to create entrancing lyrics. 29 out of the 30 songs in this soundtrack will always be worth listening to, and you'll never get tired of hearing them. And then there's Birthday Cake by Cibo Matto, the sole reason I debated giving Sound a 10 out of 10, but it's pure stupidity makes for ironic enjoyment, so it gets a pass. Anyways, Gameplay: 8 The gameplay has been improved significantly from the original. A new trick system is introduced, making it easier to gain momentum and traverse the environments. Hidden collectables are everywhere, which will test your knowledge of the game's systems and movement. New missions for each stage add an additional layer of replayability, offering a real challenge. Movement is upgraded with the Boost mechanic, sacrificing spray cans for an increase to movement. A new gameplay loop is introduced in the form of cop fights, which are... fine. Multiplayer offers several new game modes, such as races and graffiti wars. Overall the gameplay in JSRF is a huge step up from the original, and stands on its own right. Overall: 10 Holy cannoli this game is amazing. I love everything about it, I could never say a single bad thing about this game. It is an overlooked gem. Play it now. Remember, Graffiti is Art. |
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