Jet Grind Radio

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2003
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. GameSpy
    71
    An excellent downsizing of a cutting-edge game for a lesser platform, retaining the essential gameplay of the original while deftly imitating its audiovisual aspects.
  2. Game Informer
    70
    All told, this GBA edition is done well enough that fans of the series will be satisfied with the on-the-go experience, but don't expect to be blown away. [Sept 2003, p.125]
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  3. Nintendo Power
    62
    The stylized graphics have a love-them-or-hate-them quality, but the animation is smooth and the music grooves. [Sept 2003, p.137]
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  5. Gamestyle
    60
    A title for the fans to be sure, but anyone else seeking that graffiti buzz should look to the Dreamcast (or Xbox) to really understand, understand the concept of (Jet Set Radio) love.
  6. TotalGames.net
    60
    The rather twitchy controls don’t help matters either, forcing you to persevere through, rather than enjoy, the game.
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  7. G4 TV
    60
    The questionable control layout makes actually enjoying the good points harder than it should be.
  8. All Game Guide
    60
    Despite the problems, players will likely find themselves coming back to the game, because it is just as entertaining as it is frustrating.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#76 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. DavB.
    Aug 11, 2003
    8
    JGR is and always has been one of the most original games ever made. The graffitti system is really entertaining, especially when you can JGR is and always has been one of the most original games ever made. The graffitti system is really entertaining, especially when you can make your own designs. The only complaint is that the learning curve is a bit steep (but manageable). Other than that, JGR is one of the best games for the GBA in a while. I'm giving it an 8, but that's because most GBA titles don't usually rise above a 7 for me. … Full Review »
  2. DavidM.
    May 25, 2003
    10
    As a remake of the popular DreamCast/XBox game, Jet Grind Radio takes its graffiti to a new level now that it has come to GBA, in a As a remake of the popular DreamCast/XBox game, Jet Grind Radio takes its graffiti to a new level now that it has come to GBA, in a miniature/transportable format.… Full Review »
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