Jet Set Radio

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Eurogamer Spain
    Oct 8, 2012
    90
    Even after all those years Jet Set Radio is still superb, thanks to the impressive and timeless design of its graphics, sound and game mechanics.
  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Sep 20, 2012
    90
    The infectious beats of DJ Professor K washed all our frustrations away in no time. [Nov 2012, p.85]
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  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Nov 12, 2012
    85
    The Dreamcast classic returns. In HD! The soundtrack is still brilliant. Depending on who you ask, the gameplay might not have aged as well. But for any true nostalgic fan, Jet Set Radio is still the best rollerblading game around. [November 2012, p.92]
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  5. PlaySense
    Oct 15, 2012
    80
    Far from a bad game, Jet Set Radio HD suffers from long loading times, silly controls and overall repetitiveness.
  6. Push Square
    Sep 18, 2012
    80
    The HD upgrade has given an already visually impressive title a fresh lick of paint, and the fact that Sega has been able to secure almost all of the original soundtrack means that it sounds as good as it looks. Fuse this effortlessly cool presentation with some engaging and challenging gameplay and you've got one of the few genuinely timeless classics of the past few decades.
  7. IGN
    Sep 17, 2012
    75
    The "video" or "music video" portion of Jet Set Radio amounts to something so special that I think anyone who truly believes in the artistic potential of the medium should experience it.
  8. Machinima
    Sep 17, 2012
    75
    The artistic aspects of the game are timeless, and I'd recommend the game without batting an eye to anyone that's interested in quirky games or unique visual design. People that just want a fun game though, that's trickier. By all means play it if you missed it the first time around, just understand that the value is in theme and presentation rather than timeless gameplay.
  9. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2012
    70
    Uniquely, irresistibly charming. [Dec 2012, p.114]
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  10. Thunderbolt
    Oct 18, 2012
    70
    Jet Set Radio is by no means a perfect game, nor was it originally, but it's the world, its ideas and that same unique energy that keep it relevant today.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 13, 2012
    70
    It looks and sounds as amazing as it ever did, but even if the control issues are a little more obvious now this is still a fantastically energetic and imaginative arcade game.
  12. Gaming Age
    Sep 17, 2012
    67
    Overall, it's a pretty solid port of a fun but flawed game. JSR certainly paved a path for future games with its super-unique art style and soundtrack, but it's hard to say that the controls and physics found within stand the test of time as well as the rest of the package. I definitely think its worth checking out if you have any love for the game from your youth, but if you've never experience the series before I'd hold off until a demo becomes available.
  13. Game Informer
    Sep 11, 2012
    65
    While Sega clearly put some effort into this reissue, an HD coat of paint can't correct the Jet Set Radio's fundamental control flaws and repetitious design. I'm sure this sounds like heresy to Dreamcast faithful, but it's the truth: This game wasn't that good in the first place.

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#72 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#87 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 66
  3. Negative: 15 out of 66
  1. nerrstyBthirsty
    Sep 21, 2012
    10
    I've been waiting on this game for years. It was by far my favorite Dreamcast game, and with PSN and XBLA releasing titles such as Crazy TaxiI've been waiting on this game for years. It was by far my favorite Dreamcast game, and with PSN and XBLA releasing titles such as Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure, I had always wondered to myself, "WHY IS THERE NO JET SET RADIO?!" Alas, it's finally here, and alas, it's the most perfect version of the game. Sure, it has the framerate drops of the original. But that just adds to the exact feel of the game as I played it religiously so many years ago on my black sports edition Dreamcast. This version of the game also includes much, much better camera control. You can turn the auto camera reset off and the graffiti camera off for when you're painting small tags around the beautifully rendered, gorgeously HD remastered cities. I loved this game as a kid, and I love it now. For me, it was 'the' Dreamcast game to have back then. Now, it's simply one of my favorite games of all time, in hindsight. It's so near perfect it makes me sick with happy. It looks great. It sounds great. It controls great. IT'S GREAT. If you ever played this, buy it. If you never had the chance to play this, just go ahead and buy it. You'll be in for a nice surprise. Sure, a game about rollerblading around a city doesn't sound fun. But the game doesn't control Tony Hawk style. Not at all. It controls more like a platformer, where you're given the simple task of marking your territory with a set amount of spots to tag with your paint cans throughout the levels. Don't let the childish, cartoon absurdity fool you. Deep down, this game is as gritty as 90s culture wanted you to believe it was. It's centered around gang warfare, living in a police state, and a lust for power, just to name a few. It's, quite simply, one of the best overlooked gems ever made, and I'm definitely not the type of person to throw that term out there. I can't say enough good things about Jet Set Radio, so I'll stop for now. Just do yourself a favor and spend the 9 or 10 bucks on it. You won't be sorry.… Full Review »
  2. supermegablox
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time, i bought it because i heard its music was good, and it has amazing music. its nothing like most otherThis is my favorite game of all time, i bought it because i heard its music was good, and it has amazing music. its nothing like most other games music, its similar to that of Sonic Rush and The World Ends With You.… Full Review »
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 8, 2013
    4
    I can see why so many love this game, but honestly it just was not for me. The game's bizarre style and unique gameplay reminds me of aI can see why so many love this game, but honestly it just was not for me. The game's bizarre style and unique gameplay reminds me of a Suda51/Grasshopper Manufacture game. The soundtrack is also crazy and excellent. It's the gameplay that turns me off from this title.

    Cheap hits, irritating time limits, and awkward controls ruin an otherwise charming experience for me. The gameplay is completely unique. You skate around spray-painting buildings while dodging rival gangs and cops. It's unlike anything I've ever played before, so you may find it refreshing, but I just found it irritating thanks to the flaws I previously mentioned. The controls are loose and I never really felt like I was totally in control of my jumps, which is especially irritating when you need to be precise to stick a landing. Enemies in this game only serve the purpose of getting in your way and slowly chipping away at your health bar. They aren't really an issue but it did make me wish that more health cans were scattered throughout the levels. By far the worst issue with this game are the constrictive time limits in each level. They constantly made me rush through levels and were really the only reason I had to restart levels. I never really had any fun playing the game at all.

    Like I said before this game just wasn't for me, but who knows you might find that you love this game. I question though whether or not most of the praise for the game comes from those who played the game back on the Dreamcast and are nostalgic. When it comes down to it I appreciated the game's style, but did not appreciate it's gameplay. Do with that info what you will.    … Full Review »
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