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JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future
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8.78 8.96 8.56 8.76 |
| Votes: | 50 |
| Reviews: | 2 |
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| Reviewer: CrimsonClams | Date: Nov 25, 2025 |
| This game is one of the most enjoyable experiences to ever be created. The story is surprisingly good, and pretty much everything else is just as good, if not even better.
Graphics: 10 The graphics are absolutely amazing. The cel shading technique means that even today on a 4k monitor, the game looks beautiful. The thick comic-esque art style makes the game look nice to anyone. In the original Jet Set Radio the characters had a cartoon style to them, and while JSRF still does this the characters look a bit more realistic. The lower poly models look like a style choice instead of a limitation. This game has some of the best graphics ever, and has aged amazingly in this department. Sound: 10 If I could give this game an 11 for the music, I absolutely would. Hideki Naganuma as the main composer ensured that this entire game is filled to the brim with ear-candy. So many popular sounds and memes originate from this game's soundtrack. The original Jet Set Radio had absolutely AMAZING music, especially for its time. But man, this soundtrack just BLOWS it out of the water! 11/10 Gameplay: 8 The gameplay is a massive improvement over the original game. Now having infinite time to roam and play in the streets without stress, the game is a lot easier to handle and get good at. It's also being MUCH more generous in the speed department, being able to grind straight up rails and feeling like a butterfly (no pun intended). It also adds a boost button which gives you a ton of speed but costs 10 spraycans. While the gameplay is a massive improvement it still leaves much to be desired, especially in the camera department. due to Japan's refusal to accept the second control stick as a camera it is a first person "viewer", yet it feels horrible and Janky. Overall: 9 Overall the game is absolutely amazing. As I already said, it's one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever played. It's super fun and I love almost everything about it. It's a joy to play even today, especially if you have a nice 4K or even 1080p monitor. It looks beautiful and it even feels like a native port, other than the fact that there is some pixelation when you boost. It's an amazing game and I would recommend for anyone who hasn't played it to give it a try even if you're not into extreme sports games, because it'll definitely be worth your time. |
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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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