Jet Grind Radio

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2000
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 122
  3. Negative: 11 out of 122
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  1. JT
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    AWESOME. That's all that can be said.
  2. PeterF.
    May 1, 2006
    10
    This is positively amazing for a game this early, especially for the Dreamcast.
  3. MasterKevin
    May 4, 2002
    10
    It is AWESOME!!!
  4. [Anonymous]
    Mar 31, 2002
    10
    This game still rocks. A superb execution of gameplay, controls, environment, characters, music, and style, this game is reason enough to buy a Dreamcast. This will be a classic.
  5. KevinS.
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    I think this game is too tight because of the music.
  6. alexwance
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing, there are no analogues and I think there will not be! Everything is perfect in the game, from the stunning character design and locations to the music! I really miss the JSR series, SEGA will release an HD remaster!
  7. MashuKiddo
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    probably my 3rd favorite game of all time, this game is a true dreamcast representative, this game has a pretty important role in what sega puts in some of their games (not including sonic, because that would be pretty redundant to include a game like that in a review like this) it actually is a staple of sega, i dont see why Naganuma left sega/smilebit! just a "gem glowing in the dark forprobably my 3rd favorite game of all time, this game is a true dreamcast representative, this game has a pretty important role in what sega puts in some of their games (not including sonic, because that would be pretty redundant to include a game like that in a review like this) it actually is a staple of sega, i dont see why Naganuma left sega/smilebit! just a "gem glowing in the dark for other games" it features a graphic style named "cel-shading" which makes games look cartoony. this game rocks.… Expand
  8. Daniel_N
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    I’m very familiar with the Xbox version, and I’ve played a little of the Dreamcast version, and this game is just flawless! Both console versions are 10 out of 10!
  9. gandoulf
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is my best game ever. The gameplay is so perfect. It's the first video game on cel shading !
  10. neojotic
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Great graphics and great sound! Best of all it's extremely innovative and unique.

    There's really no game like this one! Amazing characters and levels and the music is funky and fits the aesthetic perfectly. It's a Sega classic for sure and has inspired a new game that will be releasing this year.

    Jet Grind Radio is what a perfect game looks like.
  11. SirXyonder777
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    A great game that is lots of fun! It feels like it hasn't aged at all, even though it's been 21 years since it came out!
  12. JafarYellow
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    This game should be the best dreamcast game ever! SEGA, You should make sequel for this game.
  13. napsterbad
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    This is genuinely one of the best games to ever be released. It has an amazing soundtrack and a art style that hasn't been replicated since its release. The gameplay is very rewarding and is VERY repayable but one problem plagues the game, the camera. the button to spray graffiti and the button to reset your camera are both bound to the left shoulder key which leads to some really reallyThis is genuinely one of the best games to ever be released. It has an amazing soundtrack and a art style that hasn't been replicated since its release. The gameplay is very rewarding and is VERY repayable but one problem plagues the game, the camera. the button to spray graffiti and the button to reset your camera are both bound to the left shoulder key which leads to some really really annoying problems on some missions. Even with the messed up camera angles I think this game is my current favorite, i think all of the personality of the game and the gameplay more than make up for it.… Expand
  14. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Great game, great soundtrack, great artstyle, unique gameplay, this game is incredible and a cult classic for a reason.
  15. JonG.
    Aug 21, 2003
    9
    A great game that was fun and engaging, until i got stuck in the second part of the second chapter in that area with the big train tracks and the ninja guy chasing you- does anybody know how to beat that?
  16. JrDouble
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    Great graphics and style and definitely one of the best games on the Dreamcast. It is only head back by its frustrating controls.
  17. BetterThanSonic
    Nov 30, 2015
    7
    This game is really fun but I have to take some points off because it has references to the Sonic games. However, the cool graphics and fun game play are good enough to help you look past them.
  18. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    AKA Jet Set Radio, this rather unique offshoot of the skateboarding genre sees you tagging various locations around a future Japan with some gorgeous-looking cel-shaded graphics and a super-cool soundtrack. Perhaps a little repetitive but quirky and fun.
  19. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    6
    Decent but not great. I got it from church today but it is ready for you baby I love it too babe hope
  20. Stan
    Jun 27, 2004
    5
    This game COULD have been awesome. It has great looks, great sounds, great level design... but it controls so poorly, and the camera is so bad, it gets nearly unplayable sometimes! You may not notice in early levels, but later JGR just ceased to be fun.

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
5
#5 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
5
#5 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CheckOut
    90
    A game that lets you live out those teenage fantasies we've all had about joining a gang, rollerblading through the streets with total abandon and tagging the hell out of anything with a flat surface.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    A visually gorgeous game that combines awesome graphics, fresh gameplay, irresistible music, and incredible design in a polished package that is a true original.
  3. Dreamcast HQ
    80
    Maybe I'm just being picky, but I found the camera positioning quite annoying at times, especially in the last section of the final boss.
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