Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020, 07:15 BST): Team Reptile has provided some extra information over on Twitter. A tweet says Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is on its way to consoles as well - we're guessing this includes the Switch and will let you know if we hear anything else.
Oh, and this happened:
Original article (Thu 23rd Jul, 2020 11:30 BST): Jet Set Radio is a series that deserves better. Sega released the first entry on the Dreamcast 20 years ago (sorry if that revelation has made you crumble to dust), and while it swiftly followed it up with an Xbox-exclusive sequel, the franchise has been dormant ever since.
If you're one of the many people hoping for a new Jet Set Radio entry, then you'll be pleased to learn that Lethal League developer Team Reptile is creating the next best thing – a spiritual successor called Bomb Rush Cyberfunk in which "self-styled crews are equipped with personal boostpacks," and players can "dance, paint, trick [and] face-off with the cops."
As you can see from the trailer, the game really does nail the feel of Jet Set Radio – so much so that some people are fearful that Sega might take notice:
Hideki Naganuma, the composer who contributed to Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future, is also involved, which makes the link to Sega's series even stronger.
It's only been confirmed for Steam so far, but given that Lethal League made its way to consoles (and taking into account the theme and tone of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk) we'd be willing to wager quite heavily that a Switch release will happen in the fullness of time – assuming Dr. Serkan Toto's rather dire prediction doesn't come to pass, of course.
[source store.steampowered.com]
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Awesome that a JSR successor is being attempted by a developer with a proven track record. Although I really enjoyed Hover: Revolt of Gamers (the last indie attempt at a JSR style game) it was clear that the devs bit off a little bit more than they could chew...
I wish Sega would do more with their non-Sonic console games. I would love a new JSR.
@Slowdive I'd take a port of it at this point!
There was no mention of the GBA version of Jet Set Radio in the article.
It does look authentic for sure. Hopefully Sega doesn’t take exception but the fact they actually got Naganuma on board is exciting.
Only 14 seconds of footage and I can already tell they nailed the vibe. And Hideki’s in there... This is a dream come true. I’m sold.
Throw some Lethal League characters in there, maybe ask Sega for their blessing and license some JSR characters...
Team Reptile has to be one of my favorite indie devs when it comes to their style. Their games has a arcadey feeling and has that very urban flare I love so much that some games during the Dreamcast era had, like JSR.
We are in that time where indie devs make the games AAA developers are scared of making.
@Slowdive That too. They made so many great games for the Dreamcast and Gamecube.
Lethal League is so good and criminally underrated, it's ashame that game is not talked about more. That game already carried similar vibes to Jet Set despite the fact it's a completely different genre. I have full confidence Team Reptile will nail this.
Yes please! Looks like they nailed the style and the fact they have Naganuma involved is also promising, since the music was a big part of the Jet Set Radio games. Jet Set Radio is one of my favourite games of all time. I've been wondering why they haven't done a HD collection of the DC original and Future on modern consoles (especially as JSR had an HD port last generation), but I'll happily take this in the meantime.
Sega can sue when they can prove they have any intention of doing anything but sitting on the IP and letting it gather dust. I'll be buying this day one if it plays as well as it looks.
I think with the composer Hideki Naganuma involved, it might be seen as a respectful spiritual successor rather than an infringement--hopefully...
Sure, why not. If SEGA doesn't want to make another Jet Set Radio, we have to look out for an alternative version. This is kinda a trend with games for years.
1. No Banjo-Kazooie? Yooka-Laylee is the answer!
2. No Castlevania? Bloodstained is the answer!
3. No proper Paper Mario? Bugfables is the answer!
@Grandiajet
Yeah, but those days are over. If you are not a blue, fast, sneaker-wearing, radical, chili-dog-eating hedgehog that cracks corny 90-oneliners and tries to act like the coolest thing ever existed on a kids playground, people aren't interested. Even the bad Sonic-games like Sonic 06 sold much better than some of Sega's best non-Sonic-games. Which is really sad... Skies of Arcadia was such a great game!
Well if SEGA does nothing with his (imho) best IP, they at least get a new wakeup call through this.
I am aware that mainly music rights are the problem of re-releasing JSR(F). But I still hope they figure it out and give us a Sega Ages version.
This game here does look amazing. But I would still like to have the real deal.
Also reminded me about an old news where WayForward was also teasing JSR(F)
https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/jet-set-radio-wayforward-director/
Theirs in indie game on the switch similar to JSR called Hover with online play. check it out.
@kickerofelves Love JSR & JGR, but never heard of Hover. Looks a bit dead, and patchy Switch performance. That said, happy to overlook if it's fun. Recommended?
If you would have told me this wasn't a trailer for a new Jet Set game I would have called you a liar!
@shazbot I would definitely recommend Hover even though it's a bit rough around the edge. Don't worry about the inactive community, the MMO elements are completely optional and not that engaging. I played 90% of the game in offline mode.
@Grandiajet
You mean like Yakuza? Or Puyo Puyo? Or Sakura Wars? Or Valkyria Chronicles? Or the Shining series?
Because those are all series SEGA has released games on console for in the last 2 years.
@RushDawg Like Skies of Arcadia, good Monkey Ball, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Beach Spikers.
Looks awesome! Definitely something to look forward to.
@Grandiajet
Don’t move the goal post. You said “non-Sonic” console games and I gave you a list of recent non-Sonic console games.
Sorry if Yakuza, Puyo Puyo, Valkyria Chronicles and Sakura Wars aren’t to your liking. Doesn’t mean that SEGA only makes Sonic games for console. In fact, most of their console games are non-Sonic.
@RushDawg I'm not moving any 'goal post'. I said 'I wish Sega would do more with their non-Sonic console games. I would love a new JSR.' Doing more includes the games I mentioned. I never said Sega aren't doing anything, I said I wish they would do more. I also never said anything about not liking the games you mentioned.
Why are you so upset by my comment?
Honest question. When did we all start accepting rip offs?
@GrailUK I guess it depends how much is paying homage, and how much is just a rip off. Sega haven't done anything with JSR in years so I'm looking forward to this.
@RareFan That's sadly true. It would be nice if they just ported those games to more consoles. JSR and SoA on the Switch would be amazing. I also think those games could find a bigger audience on a better selling platform that the Dreamcast.
@Grandiajet I don't know. I honestly don't know how I should feel. It's like that death by snu snu scene in Futurama lol.
Sega is the reason why studios are afraid to make taxi games.
@Grandiajet what was Sega's XBOX exclusive at the start of that generation? I remember it was a cel shaded alien blasting third person shooter with platforming elements that looked great, but had supposedly janky controls. Never played it, but I remember that as a one off IP. They could include that too
@GrailUK
In 1972 when Pong ripped of the Magnavox Odyssey Table Tennis game.
@Grandiajet
Who said I am upset? I am just correcting you on the fact that SEGA, contrary to popular belief, does release a lot of non-Sonic games. Most of their output is non-Sonic.
I hope this JSR rip-off is actually good, unlike Hover.
Hover was sort of promising the same thing but it never really developed into much, more of an open world multiplayer platforming game than anything else.
Lethal League is a great game that I have been very impressed by, so this looks a lot more promising and I will definitely be looking forward to how it develops.
@Grandiajet Glad to know there’s at least 1 more person who likes Beach Spikers; everyone I have ever shown or mentioned the game to had never heard of it before! A HD port would be amazing, especially considering how few volleyball games are there in general.
Cool, my Jet Set Radio is broken so maybe now's the time to get it replaced.
@SuperRetro64 Hahah! Good answer.
@Falien Me and my old flatmate got really in to it. We played all the time
@RushDawg I didn't need correcting as I didn't say what you thought I said. Have a good weekend.
@shazbot I'm not sure which game that is. I've just had a look online and can't find it. Sounds interesting
@Grandiajet Now that work is over, I took time to go hunting. It was called Gun Valkyrie,
@Severian Naganuma was involved with Hover as well, and nobody seemed to notice that one.
Between this and Balan Wonderland, it’s almost like having a Dreamcast 2.
@shazbot I think you’re possibly referencing Gun Valkyrie. Matches your description, except it wasn’t particularly cell-shaded. I loved that game. Janky controls and all.
If it comes to Switch, I'll probably get it. I liked Hover, but it wasn't quite as good as JSR. Hopefully, this turns out to be as good as JSR.
@RareFan
Yakuza
Sakura Wars
Panzer Dragoon
Persona
Shin Megami Tensei
Streets of Rage
Alex Kidd
......You sure Sega is just focusing on Sonic? Especially since we haven't heard anything Sonic related for a while?
I don't know why people are worried about Sega suing them for this game, they're not Nintendo, and this isn't a fan game, so we're good
Judging by SEGA's stance on fangames, I highly doubt SEGA will legally intervene. I don't even think there's really even a need to, but even still.
This game looks so sick, and it actually prompted me to check out Team Reptile's other game, Lethal League Blaze, which is also sick, and a game you should absolutely play
i dont think i ever played jet set radio..
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