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Jet Grind Radio pushed the limits of the Dreamcast back when it was first released several years ago. Not only that but it opened up the concept of cell shading to a broad audience and is now used by several developers including Suda 51 and the Tales of team. Let's first discuss the graphics. Back when Jet Grind was released in 2000 the graphics it was showcasing were steller, and the immense amount of style Sega managed to put into the game would not be seen again until Suda 51 released Killer 7 back in 2005. At the time of this review the graphics are still fairly impressive but don't hold up as well as its sequel Jet Set Radio Future released for the xbox back in 2002. The gameplay in Jet Grind Radio is fairly basic. You grind on rails, and tag areas that rival gangs already tagged. It doesn't require much skill but it is simple fun. Jet Set Radio Future would top this in 2002 with faster gameplay and multiplayer. Now let's discuss the music. Cell shading and style may be important aspects of this game, but the music is where it truly shines. Its mix of hip hop and techno make this simple game one of the best on the Dreamcast. It is hard to describe this music because it really does have a unique feel to it, so even if you do not buy this game, do yourself a favor and download or buy the soundtrack. To end this review I would recommend this title to any Dreamcast owner or video game collector, but if you want a quality title I would recommend getting Jet Set Raido Future for the xbox over this.Read full review
The Jet set Radio Series will always hold a place in my heart. With that said, Jet Grind Radio is an excellent game that sort of paves the way for Jet Set Radio Future. I initially bought the game because I fell in love with Jet Set Radio Future and I wanted to learn about the events Leading up to the sequel, and this game does just that. Unfortunately, because of how old this game is, if you're use to the sequel and coming back to this, the controls will seem jerky which often times breaks the flow of the game.Not to mention the overwhelming Linearity you get when you're stripped away of Free Roaming and are required to complete the levels in a pre-set time limit. However, It's completely expected from the time the game was released. Either way, it's a great and memorable game that any fan of the Jet Set Radio series would enjoy even with the flaws.Read full review
This game is very good. I bought this game because I owned it before and just recently found another Dreamcast. The graphics are awesome. The music is cool until you here the same songs fifty times over and over. The controls could be a little better but overall are pretty easy to navigate with. I really like this game because it has 2 things I really love, Inline skating & Graffiti. One of the coolest features is creating your own graffiti. Nothing is cooler than seeing your favorite character spraying your name all over his cartoon city. Overall this is a good game, it's just missing that little something to make it a great game. Thanks
Jet Grind Radio (Jet Set Radio in Europe and Japan) is one of the best games in the Dreamcast library. It's a simple game, yet is pleasantly difficult and fun to play. It has a kind of charm to it that makes it contagious. This game was the first to use a now-popular method of cel-shading graphics, which made it unique back in 2000. The game is about tagging places and people with graffiti to show freedom and individuality with three roller blading gangs. It may send a bad message to some people, but it's really very fun. You can also put together your own graffiti tags, so the artists out there will be satisfied, and they'll fill up their memory cards with new graffiti tags. What makes the game even more fun is pick-up-and-play gameplay that still manages to be gratifying. Jet Grind Radio puts an emphasis on movement, momentum, and fluidity, which are aspects we take for granted in games today like Mirror's Edge and Assassin's Creed. Helping this sense of fluidity and movement are some very funky-looking characters (10 in all) and also an eclectic soundtrack that still stands up today, 8 years later, as one of the best in gaming. The game however, isn't perfect. Some of the problems are the relentless pursuit of the police, and the police chief. They won't chase you so much as they'll camp in one spot you need to get to, and they'll make your life a living hell if you get to that spot, or anywhere near it. Also, the controls can get a little floaty at times, but since this is nowhere near a sim, it'll be forgivable for people who are looking for a good time.Read full review
Action Arcade Graffiti Game! What more could one ask for! Every Dreamcast title is like having a portable arcade in your home.
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