Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GamingBolt
    Sep 4, 2023
    70
    Bomb Rush Cyberfunk may come across as nostalgia bait and falter with the tagging, combat and difficulty. However, as a homage to Jet Set Radio, it succeeds while offering some neat little twists.

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  1. Jt0429
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    Good-
    Nails the atmosphere and aesthetic of Jet Set Radio, especially with the cutscenes. Interesting story with involving characters.    Good-
    Nails the atmosphere and aesthetic of Jet Set Radio, especially with the cutscenes. Interesting story with involving characters. Controls feel nice and responsive.

    Bad-
    Not very challenging, and mechanics like tagging feel overly simple. Combat gets the job done but still feels awkward. Gameplay loop can feel repetitive when it comes to challenging rival gangs.

    Thoughts-
    If Bomb Rush Cyberfunk achieves anything, it’s in proving that there’s truly no such thing as “The End” on the streets. It’s a story that will live on, hopefully creating as many interpretations of Jet Set Radio’s legacy as it does glorious homages. Maybe it could serve as a base for Team Reptile to flesh out its ambitions and flex its design muscles. For now, I’m content in basking in the nostalgia, even if it doesn’t outright transport me back to the glory days of the Dreamcast.    … Full Review »