Jet Set Radio
SCORE: 66
Jet Set Radio is back on the Playstation 3
(PS3), Xbox 360, Personal Computer (PC), and Playstation Vita. Jet Set
Radio explains right from the start that spraying graffiti is a criminal
act in the real world. Jet Set Radio is a counter cultural, underground,
gang banging, graffiti spraying, high flying, inline skating experience.
The cel shaded graphics look good on the modern day systems. Family
Friendly Gaming was provided a download code on the PS3 for this review.
So the review is based on that version. I am personally not a fan of the
cel shaded style, but I can appreciate the art in this home console
downloadable game. Two things to watch out for in Jet Set Radio -
violence and enticement to lust. Admittedly the second is at a much
lower frequency than the first.
The police are shown as a bit of a joke in Jet Set Radio. They will
chase you down and shoot you for your crimes. Jet Set Radio tells
players to RUN when the police are getting too close. They are a real
damper on committing crimes. Just like in the real world. Although I can
not imagine getting shot that many times and still able to keep going
(in the real world).
The music is a major component of Jet Set Radio. The music ranges across
a variety of styles. With that said there are songs with lyrical issues
that many families will find offensive. I personally appreciate the
upbeat nature of the music in Jet Set Radio. Jet Set Radio includes a DJ
that is a real trip. His name is Professor K, and he has to be seen to
be believed.
The gangs dance around quite a bit. I guess when they are not tagging
areas with their graffiti they are dancing to the music on pirate radio.
I found the controls in Jet Set Radio to be touchy at times. I had
trouble grinding on certain rails, and jumping to certain locations.
More often than not I was able to eventually get where I wanted to go. I
may have gotten shot a few extra times.
Jet Set Radio is for the older members of the family only. I would not
advise this game for kids. It teaches us to rebel against authority. Art
is more important than laws. Jet Set Radio also teaches us the roots of
the franchise. I love the documentary included in Jet Set Radio. I miss
the Dreamcast and Sega as a home console machine maker. Their hand helds
were pretty tight too. Maybe some day they will return like Jet Set
Radio has.
- Paul
Graphics: 62%
Sound: 63%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 71%
Family Friendly Factor: 55%
System: PS Vita/PS3/Xbox 360/PC
Publisher: Sega
Rating: ‘T' - Teen
{Mild Lyrics, Violence}
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