Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Interview with Team Reptile Games

Podcast exclusive: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Interview with the Game Director at Team Reptile Games, Dion Koster.
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[@ultrasetradio]

year of bomb rush cyberfunk

[@Studio_4]

Omg it’s Ultra BRC Lies

[@Destrothjaan]

"You got a Graffiti Soul!" JSRF lives on!

[@michaelvega7657]

My brothers and I have been super freaking excited for this game as HUGE fans of Jet Set Radio Future. Super awesome seeing you do this interview

[@thedannypena]

Thank you for watching it. Please share!

[@southpark159753]

You can play JSRF through CXBXr and can crank internal resolution up to 1080p or above to make it look better than actual hardware.

[@SkyBlew]

Wow man... 😶😯 Already knew this game was gonna be special, but after this interview, I'm 100% convinced that *Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is gonna be a GAME CHANGER!!!* 😃🙌🏾💎✨️ I'm truly honored to have my music in this game 😊🙏🏾💙✌🏾🎨⛅️

[@FloofPuppy]

50 Years of Hip hop?! What a time to be alive!!

[@thedannypena]

hell yeah

[@m3llowrush]

thats kind of a subjective estimation, but im pumped anyways

[@tchitchouan]

this is such a nostalgia trip, it's like i'm back in the early 2000's.

[@robertportis6881]

Dude I want this game so bad that everyday I look up multiple videos about it every day over and over again just a few more days.....ugh the anticipation is killing me! 😆

[@evofas]

Dude exact same here!! Not long to wait now!

[@joaopinto3655]

Same bro, everyday I check everything to see if anything new dropped. Literally ecstatic for this game

[@zacksal2269]

Friendly reminder, 3 more days c:

[@theolebrave1713]

I havent been this excited for a game since i was a kid and watching this somehow made me even more excited. I NEED IT NOW

[@joaopinto3655]

Same dude, can’t say the last time I was this hyped for anything

[@solomaxlevelplayer5582]

You have been excited for Elden Ring and you will be for Armored Core 6

[@ians_parks]

Dope interview. A trick system inspired by THPS but with no bailing is gonna be interesting. Also nice to have confirmation of 3 Naganuma Tracks, Steam Deck verified, and an official soundtrack release. 👍

[@thedannypena]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kayisthey]

Def looking forward to that trick system.

[@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777]

My excitement for this game is very similar to when Capcom announced that they were finally bringing Darkstalkers to PC. I never got to play Jet Set Radio, but I always saw it in gaming magazines back then and its style and concept was never replicated in the past 2 decades. The only thing that came close was Sunset Overdrive, but it was more of a shooter than it was a movement style heavy game. Bomb Rush is a style of game this generation needs

[@j377yb33n]

Though if you really can't wait, there's also butterflies and umurangi generation to check out. they're scratching different bits of the same itch

[@ReiHerrera]

there was a game that actually tried to replicate but failed. it was called "Hover".

[@sweetieswifey627]

@@ReiHerrera Hover is more of a "Parkour" and well freerunning type of thing, so still different

[@VGLounge]

Ofc different game is different game. But it's a similar genre of movement and grinding around a city to graffiti against an authoritarian government to the sound of funky breaks @@sweetieswifey627

[@EienNiKenJa]

I've been hyped for this game since I first saw it. I would've Loved to submit some art had I'd known about it. Nabbin this BRC as soon as it goes live on Steam! Much Love and Appreciation for the video!

[@thedannypena]

You and me both!

[@PSYB3RMOTH]

maybe submit some for a future dlc

[@SqwertSoda]

I think I’m gonna buy it just so developers know ps2 style sports arcade are wanted. I normally don’t like skating game, but gah damn it I’ll take any sports arcade games that have some style. Looks so fucking cool.

[@joaopinto3655]

I replayed Jet Set Radio Future in anticipation for this game. This will be a certified classic!

[@Jeraco24]

This dev is doing Gods work. Jet set radio was a huge moment in my life and honestly not sure why. I remember playing it and just loving every singe moment. Something about it just pulled at me, I'm so happy to see some one share that love I'm expecting great things from this and honestly would love if the dev made this into a series maybe a bomb rush 2?

[@jettdunkley]

I think (and very much hope) we will get a 2nd installment because this game is amazing and I the jsrf fans are loving it (like me)!

[@ShuffleBot369]

14:50 Coming from grinding all of the score events from JSRF and THIS, THIS gave me such a sigh of relief, and I am so happy that he's taking this approach compared to the "skate in a square and press buttons" restriction from JSRF scoring. Much love brother, thank you for taking the time to let us see whats cooking in the kitchen! Happy 50th Anniversary! 😊🤙❤

[@kayisthey]

Awesome interview! Happy to get a little peek behind the making of the game.

[@thedannypena]

Thank you!

[@Ryukendragonfist]

My favorite thing to do in JSRF is to chain tricks together. Bombing was cool but I could just vibe to the soundtrack and skate around. This being trick based is exciting me to no end. I skateboard and aggressive inline in real life. I might just cry. Finally a single player game I can enjoy.

[@GunGrave343]

Can you imagine the cosplay that's about to blow up when this game comes out??!

[@TheRealRobertBlarg]

To me this is ABSOLUTELY the Jet Set Radio Future sequel we never got -- but from the sounds of it, it's probably slightly more accurate to call it JSR 6 or 7. I say that NOT to minimize the hard work, love, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and unique flair that Team Reptile put into this. In my mind, I'm going to simply pretend this is in the same universe, just in New Amsterdam instead of Tokyo-to. I think its evident that Dion especially, but the entire crew, is making this not just because they want to make a new JSR but because they genuinely enjoy all the themes that JSR just happened to include too. That said.... I DO hope it's moddable though because integrating some -ahem- 'visitors' from Japan, customizable characters, and adding -ahem- extra tracks from Japan.... would be amazing.

[@JBF086]

This is a must buy. Such jet set radio vibes. Such a unique take for a videogame

[@maxlights6021]

KNX HAS A TRACK IN THIS GAME??????? HELL YEAH!!!!

[@kmc672]

omgggg

[@DipolarApathy]

Man basically turned the story of Dorohedoro into JSRF lol Excellent interview and I can’t wait for this game to drop

[@thedannypena]

Thanks for watching it.

[@AlbertoBalsalme]

True connoisseur talk!! One of the most unique and stylish manga out there, def amongst my favorite, and the anime adaptation was really neat too, I hope they will animate the rest of the story. I hadn't made the connection at all before you mentionned it but Dorohedoro this game and the Jet Set titles that came before it indeed all do carry this DIY HIP-HOP spirit and sense of style in beautifully inspired ways. Great taste friend!

[@rockkiller124]

This game's OST will be legendary just as if not more than Lethal League Blaze

[@NF_Redux]

as someone who *still* plays Jet Grind Radio & THPS 1 & 2 on my old Dreamcast, i cannot wait to check out Bomb Rush! 🔥🔥🔥

[@londiebrondie]

24:17 TYSM FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION 🙏

[@thedannypena]

No problem!

[@CNTconnoisseur]

I've been waiting for this game for 20 years, JSR3. Thank you!

[@soupzz_]

jaw literally dropped when i heard brockhamton and anderson paak

[@arodrigueznyc1]

This game is great for the 50th birthday of hip hop

[@PSYB3RMOTH]

im looking forward to playing this. jsrf was my number one game as a kid living in japan excited for the mixtape music player too. thats dope

[@Lerosemp6]

so hard to express how happy this game is bout to the drop and hearing whos on the soundtrack is so ham hopping they drop a vinyl lp of the ost

[@InflatableConan]

I haven't been this happy since Shemmue III was announced. Let's get scratchin'.

[@cameronwiley9412]

I love JSRF and therefore I think I already love this game. It looks great.

[@Infinite_exhilaration]

Easily the title I’ve been exhilarated the most for since it’s unveiling! August 18th can’t come soon enough!

[@SAZERU]

same here lad!

[@SuperBlackfox22]

Amazing interview, can’t wait for the game, Long live hip hop and video games culture

[@sirraken]

When I played "Megabyte Punch" 10 years ago, I never estimated that BRC comes true someday....... But now, It's real

[@MoikaloopTV]

Man got me all excited when he said multiplayer.... fuck

[@swordmaster4396]

Its cyberfunk week my dudes… ahhhhhhhbhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@thedannypena]

Let's go!! 🙌

[@crusiethmaximuss]

Just finished replaying Jet Set Radio and saw this in the Steam section of similar games... I can't wait to play this!!! It looks awesome!!!

[@loadiee]

jet set radio was my first ever favorite game! i am SOOOOOO EXCITED FOR THIS!!

[@raidenstark315]

I just bought, what a great game for us the jet set radio fans

[@sebastienpautot]

Can't wait to play this, I've been following this game for a loooong time

[@DatBoiAntix]

Amazing interview. My wallet's been ready for this game since I heard about it in 2020.

[@ZedAmadeus]

It's so fun seeing all that excitement on his face talking about it-really fun interview! :D

[@emanueldelacruz1049]

My heart hasn't been pumping like this since... my first date! I was so nervous, I forgot to wear my underwear, baby!

[@thedannypena]

You got this!

[@OfficialNo44]

im in the small crowd that never played jet set radio or JSRF ( i mean i tried emu JSRF but emu seem to hate it on my end) but i got into the funky music and ive been into graffiti for years, tried getting to skating a while ago im not a good skate boarder, but jet set concept got me to buy some blades and pick up skating a bit. but ive had the game on my wishlist on steam since 2021 and i all was looking at it for a release date (and when i say on my wishlist it has stayed on the top 3 games) ENA is 2nd place to Bomb Rush Cyberfunk which is 1st

[@backlogbusters]

Glad to hear more about this game ahead of release besides the trailers, so excited to finally play it! Great interview!

[@thedannypena]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@enriquepinero707]

I am hyped to get this game on the Switch. My only wish; was that this game also had some form of splitscreen coop or a small vs mode on the Switch). Will get this at some point.

[@kleox5452]

Been waiting 3 years finally a week left 🙌

[@thedannypena]

Almost there!

[@kleox5452]

​@@thedannypenahopefully they'll add multiplayer in later updates

[@1ucasdag0t]

@@kleox5452also the local vs mode from jet set radio future

[@kleox5452]

@@1ucasdag0t nah fr need couch co-op to exist still

[@Gabhom9]

Its amazing to think that in a year full of games releases like zelda, FF16, fire emblem, resident evil 4 remake and even Baldur gate 3 this one is my most anticipated game of this year.

[@InflatableConan]

You're just like me.

[@MrDance210]

Thank you for this interview!!

[@thedannypena]

No problem

[@thatanimeweirdo]

Been beyond hyped since the very first article about this came out, maybe like 3 years ago. Checked for updates almost weekly since then. Only a few more days!

[@MegadueBatkovich]

God Damn there are only a few days left and the game will be released.I can't wait to finally try it out.

[@RodimusPrime29]

Been on my wishlist since announcement.....Cannot wait to play!

[@ghanim1000]

Been waiting for this game for over 2 years, cannot wait to play it when it come out!!!!

[@AutohousePerformanceProject]

Would love to see some multiplayer / coop options. Love the game as a single player experience, but i think in this day and age adding co-op / multiplayer would be huge in a game like this and creating your crew/squad in game.

[@mindofanintrovert2046]

Theres been a coop mod out that lets you vibe the areas with others. Me and my brother play horse together and it brings me back to our JSRF days

[@donovanfaust3227]

Well for PC there's always mods, I personally have never been that into online multi-player so it's not a loss to me, but I can definitely see the appeal of some kind of online options. The game is pretty easy just on it's own with a lot of the challenges usually done first try with the harder challenges maybe taking a handful more tries. Not a knock on the game because that wasn't what I was looking for or even expected with this game. I just wanted a fun stylish game and it feels great to just skate around listening to the music. All the challenges you do against the NPCs would actually work really well against other people. Like the race and high score ones are obvious but even the kinda silly "repeat the line" one could be converted into a game of horse basically. Each player takes turns trying to follow a difficult path the other just created, with maybe as the game goes on the amount of time you have to create a line gets a little longer. Idk you could probably play with the format but I think it would make those kind of boring challenges of follow the NPC into something actually interesting when having to imitate another human who might pull some utterly ridiculous jumps. It would be a clever way of learning new tech and lines within the community that you might not of thought of on your own. I could see a challenge where it's a 3v3 or 4v4 where the goal is to see who can bomb the most spots and gain the most REP in a set amount of time. It would be interesting since not only is it about finding different spots it would be a frantic tug of war since you could spray over each other's work and steal REP points. There could even be an extra point system for individual players after the match counting not just how many tags you threw up but the variety of tags used as well. There's also usually at least one spot in each level that's harder to get to, so those could count as a little extra as a risk and reward incentive. If you fail to make the jump then you just wasted time better spent getting easier REP but if you do get it, it would be worth way more REP than a more accessible spot of the same size. Then the other team would have to think about sending someone to try and steal it or not. Even outside of the competitive stuff though being able to just chill out and skate through New Amsterdam with friends would be cool. Maybe even have customizable hideouts on the online mode for players who like that sort of thing. You and your friends make your crew and you can go to that hideout whenever you want and customize it together. Even a feature like JSR where you could make your own crew tags and assign it to some analog stick movements. Once again though mods will end up filling a lot of gaps some people might feel the game has. In a way though I think it will help the community come together like a lot of heavily modded game communities do, which feels appropriate since one of the key themes of the game is coming together as a crew. Kind of sucks for those getting it on console only and want that stuff but that's something you just learn to deal with as a console only player.

[@MrMastrmonstr]

I LOVE THIS DEV TEAM

[@YTnMe]

After playing Jet Set Radio Future as a kid this is awesome to see especially with the BMX bike and other new features. Just wish the character designs were more like JSRF. Maybe they can get the JSRF people to collab and get them as a addon characters. Still can’t wait!

[@RoAgVa]

Really cool podcast and very chill, I enjoyed it a lot, keep it up

[@thedannypena]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wmvnotmp4]

Game looks so awesome, can't wait for this to come out

[@thedannypena]

Same here!

[@Dosnmeda]

Wonderful interview!

[@Robloxastret1]

I hope more of these interviews happen on the way to release

[@eye0h]

he is so cool, great interview

[@Jean_Bono]

the " do your thing " part is my favorite of the interview 😆

[@iPlayiOS]

Great interview! I'll be picking up the Xbox version. Hoping there'll be a physical version but doubt it, and am excited either way (I hear ID@Xbox has a program for physical copy distribution for smaller teams, but don't know how that's going). I'm very happy to hear that the release is only a couple of weeks after the PC/Switch version too! I heard September 1st in articles, but hearing it from a dev is much more affirming for me. Good stuff!

[@HerrXabu]

Thank you very much for this !! I freak'n Love that game! #gameoftheyear 🏆✨✨

[@JDWitherspoon]

Oh snap!!! I gotta react to this!

[@thedannypena]

Thanks homie! Curious to hear your thoughts about it.

[@josephglaser4081]

I am so hype for this game!

[@xxechoesxx420]

With any game I try & support I always buy both physical & digital. This game is going on both my switches and hell.. maybe even my xbox. Love what these guys done did! Nothing bit support!!!

[@plastered_crab]

Very excited for this game!

[@pup4301]

For a game that eminates freedom I am glad that the creator has a gog page. This is a day one buy.

[@poobumweefat]

4 days to freaking go!!!1!!!1

[@Finigini]

That last question was great. Fantastic interview.

[@thedannypena]

Thanks for watching

[@l33tshinobi70]

Fantastic interview, day 1 buy. Can't wait.

[@thedannypena]

Thank you for watching the interview.

[@Kholdster]

Sooo hyped to pick this up soon. Amazing to hear that Knxwledge is featured

[@animefrick919]

This guy just created a new sub genre cyber funk about to blow up 💯💯💯💪🏿

[@two-nichegaming4482]

I couldn't imagine missing the Super Rare Games preorder for the collectors edition. My favourite character so far is Bel in the white and black colour scheme.

[@GSEleven]

I would love to hear a KRS track in ANY video game.

[@thedannypena]

Don't know if KRS ONE is in this soundtrack. But it would be dope to have him on too.

[@l.u.n9730]

very cool interview 👍

[@thedannypena]

Thank you for watching the video interview.

[@tychomolenaar9843]

I am genuinly so excited for this game. They are such an awesome studio and now this is just gonna be great!! The design and gameplay are so reminiscent of Jet Set Radio but at the same time it's their own game and their own take on it. Can't wait.

[@mackywackydeejew]

This drops on my birthday. I haven't celebrated my birthday since I was may be 14? I'm really hoping I can afford this game when it comes out.

[@armyofpoo9297]

4 days left🤯😍

[@ohboi994]

Just by seeing some gameplay I know the game's fire. My main concern is the music department, the original soundtrack for both jet set games are critically acclaimed and personally some of my favorite ost ever, and the music plays a HUGE role in the vibes of the game, this game needs killer music to properly scratch the itch the jet set games left

[@deviljuanjox129]

I don’t know you and just found your channel because I literally cannot wait for BRC but I see the Dominican Republic flag back there so had to subscribe manin, klkkkkk

[@Jahranimo_]

Holy crap I was just talking to friends about BRC and the bboy breakdance inspiration about it from the director and team and....BOOM! Going to listen and throw you this sub 👍🏾

[@thedannypena]

Thank k you for the support. I'm planning to have more interviews in the future. Please share!

[@Jahranimo_]

@@thedannypenaWill do!

[@BleekBrown]

I'm so excited for this game

[@astr0sauce]

my man went to interview the director with zero knowledge lmao

[@N-Xrd]

Super Hyped for this game, everyone talks JSR, but from what im hearing it also reminds me a bit of an Air gear game. I mean boy, this game looks so nice I'm gonna have to buy it twice. (PC and Switch) Been a fan of team reptile since Megabyte punch, i know this game is going to be bomb

[@slouch186]

hype for this game

[@rTTnCRAFT]

I've been waiting 3 years for this game and these last 8 days will be the hardest. I don't give 2 f's about a Baldurs Gate or a Starfield. I want my Jet Set itch scratched

[@thedannypena]

I hope this interview got you hype. :)

[@rTTnCRAFT]

So hype I put it in my headphones to listen to again at work

[@robslams2324]

Armored core tho?

[@aceDOZA]

Been a fan since Lethal League

[@garethbeaton8414]

I'm in love just got new joycons for it as well

[@jonathansanders3577]

I’m so hyped for this game, I might buy two copies!

[@almost401]

i sent team reptile a track suggestion for the ost. I wonder if they put it in.....

[@alejandrolazos2802]

i came back to comment this game was fire

[@EricGonzalo]

Agree with Dion, funk is the way

[@jet1radio3]

Im so excited, i Just can't hide it!!!!! Lethal league DLC would be dope.

[@dominosnostradamus2415]

Multiplayer of this would be magical

[@pacoag99]

It would be nice if you could do a comparison of performance when the game launches, between switch, Mac and ps5 (I think windows pc is not that necessary since it would be the best one)

[@crycrycries]

this is dope as shit,been bombing for a few years now and seeing a game with this style is crazy

[@mattellis4645]

Soo hyped

[@thedannypena]

Same here

[@Regene4239]

Sick interview!

[@thedannypena]

Thank you

[@marcocastillo337]

THE LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT IS TOO MUCH! GAAHA