Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
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  1. QuagFire101
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    I am so happy this game exists even if it is literally exactly what it says on the tin and not much more than that. It is just a modern JSR game in the style of Future but with modern improvements and an actual STORY. They didn't really do much to piss on the older formula, but if you already REALLY don't like JSR then I don't expect anything here will convert you.
    The one area where they    I am so happy this game exists even if it is literally exactly what it says on the tin and not much more than that. It is just a modern JSR game in the style of Future but with modern improvements and an actual STORY. They didn't really do much to piss on the older formula, but if you already REALLY don't like JSR then I don't expect anything here will convert you.
    The one area where they didn't drastically improve over the originals was the graphical quality and, visual bugs aside, that's perfectly fine considering that
    1. It's clearly part of the art style and charm of the game and
    2. I've given worse looking games a 9/10 before.
    So yeah, JSR is back. Whether from its parent company or not.    … Expand
  2. MagatsuNear
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A complete masterpiece of modern times, a frenetic gameplay, an incredible soundtrack with a varied number of recognized artists, an intriguing story, well developed, without a doubt, this is a Must Play, 10/10
  3. Seidehuhn
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Used to play Jet set Radio Future on the xbox as a child. Love the gameplay and music and overall vibes. Major props to Team Ratpile for once again capturing lightning in a bottle.
    Must have for Nintendo Switch.
  4. Odeh
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Highly recommend for JSRF fans. I used to play JSRF on my og xbox so BRC has it's own identity in addition to having the spirit of JSRF. frankly speaking the game is amazing and I really love it.
  5. usersorei
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    My personal game of the year. Jet Set Radio & Jet Set Radio Future were my childhood but in my opinion? Bomb Rush Cyberfunk surpasses and exceeds both games.

    Team Reptile really outdid themselves on this and I don't think SEGA could surpass it with the new game they're working on. This is the biggest "Screw it, I'll do it myself." moment ever.
  6. Salv-a-Door
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Super fun combos, a really eye catching artstyle with some super catchy tracks to listen to. Easily indie game of the year.
  7. DaveDarkoMusic
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    Ok listen, I've never been a Jet Set Radio fan, but I'm a SUPER fan of skating games, from thps to skater xl. And yeah, this game has a lot of character and the music is superb... but the rest is mediocre AT BEST. Mechanically the game plays itself, no balancing gauges, no complex tricks that you have to work for to connect, no bail... I get it, it's for JSR fans, and good for them if theyOk listen, I've never been a Jet Set Radio fan, but I'm a SUPER fan of skating games, from thps to skater xl. And yeah, this game has a lot of character and the music is superb... but the rest is mediocre AT BEST. Mechanically the game plays itself, no balancing gauges, no complex tricks that you have to work for to connect, no bail... I get it, it's for JSR fans, and good for them if they think this is a good sequel, but it's not a good game, the world is empty, the gameplay is shallow (like a barebones thps arcade mode), the story is meh, graphics are cool but... you know... not that good. As a non fan of JSR I can say it can be mindless fun when you have 10 minutes to waste, but if you want an actual game go somewhere else.
    The crazy thing is people are asking for big companies to focus on games like this, PLEASE NO! This is as much of a game as Scorn, and I LOVED Scorn, but it's a niche game with few gameplay redeeming qualities, made for few people and not that good of a videogame.    … Expand
  8. Ewas228
    Aug 20, 2023
    2
    I played for around 10 hours and can say for sure that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk absolutely overhyped and overpriced. It was made mostly for JetSetRadio fans.

    cons From gameplay trailer was shown a lot of tricks in different locations, but sadly all of these tricks places were scripted. You haven't an opportunity to do long-time combo like in Tony Hawk, because game doesn't have mechanics    I played for around 10 hours and can say for sure that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk absolutely overhyped and overpriced. It was made mostly for JetSetRadio fans.

    cons
    From gameplay trailer was shown a lot of tricks in different locations, but sadly all of these tricks places were scripted. You haven't an opportunity to do long-time combo like in Tony Hawk, because game doesn't have mechanics for this.
    Compare to the original JetSetRadio, locations much bigger, but places where you can do combo less, a lot of free space with nothing.
    The price in $40 I can explain the big amount of licensed music, but anyway for $40 better buy AAA skatesim Tony Hawk 1+2 (brilliant skate sim).

    pros
    The style and music are excellent.

    P.S. Maybe game is just not for me. I was excited from the first till the last trailer, and even bought on day one, but was very disappointed after all.    … Expand
  9. svks_man_1988
    Aug 22, 2023
    3
    Ill start with what I liked... the music? Totally fab, and it fits the vibe so well. The way you move? Super fun, like, fantastic even. And, oh my gosh, the story? It's all like, intricate and stuff, and it's got this, like, heart right on its sleeve, you know?

    But, like, let's not get too carried away. Those combat moments? Ugh, they stick around like an annoying guest who just won't    Ill start with what I liked... the music? Totally fab, and it fits the vibe so well. The way you move? Super fun, like, fantastic even. And, oh my gosh, the story? It's all like, intricate and stuff, and it's got this, like, heart right on its sleeve, you know?

    But, like, let's not get too carried away. Those combat moments? Ugh, they stick around like an annoying guest who just won't leave the party. And, like, seriously, the pacing? It's like, so not my vibe, you know? It's like they're trying to be all epic but end up being a major buzzkill.

    But hey, if you're willing to, like, put on your rose-colored glasses and ignore all those, like, issues, you might just find a skating dream in there somewhere. It's, like, kinda unique, I guess. Just, like, don't say I didn't warn you about the not-so-great parts... 5/10    … Expand
  10. postmasterpaat
    Aug 22, 2023
    1
    Uh, listen up folks, especially you die-hard Segaheads. So, like, if you've got these, uh, sentimental holes in your gamer soul, you know what I'm saying? Like, remember Jet Set Radio? Yeah, that classic gem that went MIA after the Xbox era? Well, guess what? There's this thing called Bomb Rush Cyberfunk that's supposed to, like, fill that void or whatever. And guess what again? It, like,Uh, listen up folks, especially you die-hard Segaheads. So, like, if you've got these, uh, sentimental holes in your gamer soul, you know what I'm saying? Like, remember Jet Set Radio? Yeah, that classic gem that went MIA after the Xbox era? Well, guess what? There's this thing called Bomb Rush Cyberfunk that's supposed to, like, fill that void or whatever. And guess what again? It, like, brings some new jazz to the mix too. I mean, it's like stumbling upon a long-lost Dreamcast treasure trove, and, you know, most of it's actually pretty sweet. Can you believe it? It's like those Team Reptile folks totally get the whole love thing.… Expand
  11. wiski
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Love it. I only ever played Jet Set Radio and not Jet Set Radio Future, so I can only compare it to the first (I saw people say BRC is closer to JSRF). In JSR I always hated how slow I was when not grinding, and BRC alleviates that. Yes, on the ground you're not fast, but you're not slow either, and you can build a good bit of speed with leaning into grinds for boosts, the jump boost andLove it. I only ever played Jet Set Radio and not Jet Set Radio Future, so I can only compare it to the first (I saw people say BRC is closer to JSRF). In JSR I always hated how slow I was when not grinding, and BRC alleviates that. Yes, on the ground you're not fast, but you're not slow either, and you can build a good bit of speed with leaning into grinds for boosts, the jump boost and the boost pack that uses fuel. I am really enjoying the gameplay, especially after figuring out the manual button (right trigger) to help keep combos going and how to do boost tricks (hit the boost button then a trick right after). The game is a lot of fun, and is super easy to run. (I average around 475 fps at 3400x1440 with max settings and my RX 6800.

    The soundtrack is awesome, the gameplay is awesome, the visuals are awesome... Just an awesome game. I've heard some people complaining the game is too short (around 15 hours?) or too expensive for an Indie game ($40). But really, there is no reason an Indie game needs to be ultra cheap just because it's not a AAA game, especially considering how many AAA $70 games come out unfinished and busted, while BRC has no issues I've noticed or heard of. On top of that, games like Spider-Man Remastered only took me under 20 hours to beat, play all the DLC's and collect all the collectibles and Ratchet & Clank: ARA is only around 10 hours, and both of those games sell for more than BRC does. Just because they're AAA games it's okay for them to charge a lot and be short, but it's not okay for BRC to be around 15 hours while still charging less?

    Pros:
    - great soundtrack
    - great visuals
    - no performance issues or bugs I've seen
    - really fun gameplay
    - trick/combo system works well
    - character changes aren't reset when you quit and load back into the game (don't need to change characters all the time if you want a specific one)
    - Ultrawide support in menus and general gameplay

    Cons:
    - would be nice to have a dance pad in the home base (for changing characters)
    - camera can get wonky at times when moving fast around corners
    - combat is pretty 'meh', but at least it's not frustrating
    - no Ultrawide support in cutscenes    … Expand
  12. JayDynamiteVice
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    So I'll start this off right away and say yes I am a Jet Set Radio fan so you're not going to get the perspective of someone who stumbled on this game not knowing what it's even based on. That being said I will try to remain objective on this one but can't make any promises. So I remember seeinv the trailer for this game and said to myself wow, this is it this is the closest we've got to aSo I'll start this off right away and say yes I am a Jet Set Radio fan so you're not going to get the perspective of someone who stumbled on this game not knowing what it's even based on. That being said I will try to remain objective on this one but can't make any promises. So I remember seeinv the trailer for this game and said to myself wow, this is it this is the closest we've got to a true spiritual successor to JSR and that was me hyped. Fast forward to now the game is here and it's in my hands and it's everything it needed to be finally scratched that JSR itch I've been having since Future back in 2002. So much for objective so far but don't worry I have some points to make against the game. So gameplay wise it's what you want simple, easy to control and as a fan of JSR very familiar which was nice. The mechanics are great the rocket boosts are fun to experiment with to find different ways to use it to your advantage like crossing larger gaps or just keeping your multiplier going. Soundtrack is great Hideki Naganuma returns yet again with his signature funky and jazzy style which for some reason to me feels both nastolgic and timeless, only complaint is I wish the selection of music was more varied in each area a lot of repeat tracks. Thankfully I play on PC so I have access to a mod that allows custom soundtracks which would have actually been a great edition for the PC release. Visually it looks fantastic JSR always had this amazing sense of style about it and an art style that has aged gracefully especially JSRF and the same could be said for BRC in the future. Now the story seems like a bit of an afterthought it almost seems like they wanted to go into this deep narrative but kinda pulled out in the middle and I think a strong emphasis on narrative in a game like this is unnecessary JSR made it simple, you're in a gang called the GGs who skate and throw up Graffiti, there are other rival gangs who do the same and you're fighting against them as well as the Police and their loose cannon Chief/Captain and all story updates told by DJ Professor K. BRC kinda takes this approach to their story but it feels like they're taking it way too seriously and just doesn't come across how I think they wanted it to. With all that said this game is a ton of fun and I highly recommend it especially to fans of JSR but I alsa say to those who never played JSR before to not feel discouraged and give it a try you won't regret it.… Expand
  13. grihajedy
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    Before the game, I first checked out the masterpiece original - "Jet Set Radio" (2000) and got stuck in it for many hours, which, to my surprise, is sold also in Steam, and for only $8, only the second part remained unavailable-exclusive to the original Xbox (except emulators).
    0 doubt that it was inspired by it, this is a exact copy, except that the "Jet Set" consisted of tiny challenge    Before the game, I first checked out the masterpiece original - "Jet Set Radio" (2000) and got stuck in it for many hours, which, to my surprise, is sold also in Steam, and for only $8, only the second part remained unavailable-exclusive to the original Xbox (except emulators).
    0 doubt that it was inspired by it, this is a exact copy, except that the "Jet Set" consisted of tiny challenge levels with thoughtful game design, but here we have more open locations where you can return and farm all the graffity like "Tony Hawk", well, also in battles with bosses you will be forced to beat your opponent on points by doing a combo of tricks, which is not difficult for the first time, but for someone it can become a problem at the next levels, because no one forced you to score points in the Jet Set Radio game - you just had to reach all the graffiti without dying, while there were more and more cops on the map ,and the level kind of "narrowed",
    And, in general, this is a simpler and more casual version, there is an auto-grind, the faster tutorial, the mechanics are a little more responsive - 20 years later engines have become simpler, there is no difficulty in drawing graffiti now, there is new system with drawing a "key" from lines, in which it is simply impossible to make a mistake, pthe police can't catch you anymore because the locations are too big, and there is nothing funny in them, of course, in the original game there almost every skirmish with the police had a unique animation,
    The world in the game is not particularly developed, the visuals are basic for the engine, very specific designs of people, huge legs - that's okay, but the angularity is clearly not for everyone,
    But there is at least some story about finding yourself when you are an ordinary template robot, and about the opposition of groups, of course, as well as good black humor, at least in the beginning,
    Some police robots now hook you with chains and pull you towards them - this is cool rly, no questions,
    Oh, and you can change seats on foot, although it's useless, but this way you can fight better, since there is a 3-button combat system, consisting of the same buttons with which we do tricks, you can stun cops by spray, but it was also in the sequel - Jet Set Future,
    The music is as basic as the visual, you get tired of it rather than relax, although I would not say that the "Jet Set" has a memorable ost, but it had its own atmosphere - that’s for sure,
    By no means am I saying that the game is bad, it's done well, if you want a casual indie-medium JSR-like game and the price doesn't bite you, then take it.

    :) Subscribe on my Steam`s Curator`s page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41977550/    … Expand
  14. Toxic_Pyro12
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Super fun game with great soundtrack that unfortunately feels like some story was cut down near the end
  15. hyliancete
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Simply magnificent and an excellent evolution for the Jet Set Radio formula. Outstanding soundtrack, visuals, and gameplay. Very recommended.
  16. mallfiend
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the problem with a game like this is that it is very boring and i didn't like it… Expand
  17. Hotdoglover69
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    A true spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio! This is definitely one of my favorite games of the year and I hope this game sparks future sequels.
  18. tmokyo08
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    good game bad reviews are lying i dont jnow what else to type im just trying to hit the word min
  19. XenoSpider
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Yoooo! This game hits almost every note right, except one. Great music, fun gameplay mechanics with some new bits added to the mix, and beautiful world/character design that callback to the classic JSRF. Storytelling.... It could be a lot better. If this dev thinks about making a sequel, I hope this becomes a major production point. Everything else was perfect!
  20. Ljum1223
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Too good to be this low rated, its too good, from style,performances,gameplay,graphics and to the soundtrack and audio, its just perfect game to have some fun!
  21. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GameCrate
    Oct 2, 2023
    60
    There’s no doubt that some Jet Set Radio fans hungry for more will enjoy Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. I’ve been waiting for this series’ return in spirit along with the rest of them, but in the end, it did little more than inspire nostalgia for the original, gorgeous though it may be.
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  2. Vgames
    Sep 15, 2023
    80
    Being hip is cool again. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk trades its graphical fidelity and pixel counts for excellent gameplay loop and incredible music - all wrapped up in a neat and true Jet Set Radio spiritual successor.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Sep 9, 2023
    70
    And while its camera and controls are a huge improvement over its predecessors, the odd hiccup still persists. But most of the time, with the soundtrack - a mix of laidback house, hip-hop, and funk - doing its thing in the background, and the world gradually opening up to you, it's easy to fall into a pleasant trance for long stretches. [Issue#389, p.118]
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