Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is PEAK Jet Set Radio Vibes... | Review

[@ZZeeman]

This and Hi-Fi Rush bringing back the aggressive, colourful style of games is great.

[@SorcererLance]

also Lethal League

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

​@@SorcererLancethat's not from this year

[@DoctorWhoNow01]

​@@bazzfromthebackground3696it's the same creator as BRC so I get why it was mentioned

[@NovacootSnapshots]

we need more games like no more heroes

[@godhasabandonedme1643]

Fk hi-fi

[@Skoolmann]

WAITED 3 YEARS FOR THIS

[@hansolodolo92]

I’m sure most of us jersey fans was checking a developer Vlogs daily😂😂😂

[@Creekmore]

Been waitin 20

[@hickorydickoryhk]

@@CreekmoreYeah, was gonna say that, actually 21 😖💨 !!! Finally, the joy of the return 😆💫 !!!

[@AwsmNix]

3 years? I’ve been waiting for 2 decades😂😂😂 I know what you mean tho

[@keliyas09]

I waited 22 years

[@T1544767]

I haven't played the game so I don't know the full story, but it's actually kind of appropriate that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's story is about identity and playing as a character who is essentially "borrowing" the body of another person. Put JGR/JSRF in the place of Faux and BRC in the place of Red and the story takes on a new meta-narrative. JSRF got "decapitated" and Tryce (who represents Team Reptile) gives JSRF a new "head" in the form of BRC. JSRF went from a weird, quirky game from the now legendary sixth console generation and itself became a legend. BRC struggles with its identity because it knows that it's always going to be compared to JSRF.

[@BaseAbsol]

i love this comment because it’s 1. so perfectly described. 2. perfectly encapsulates the fan base itself While every hardcore classic JSR/JSRF fan (myself included) will always find a way to compare, i think we all have enough love for the genre itself that i’d say the comparisons will always be positive. Having an identity crisis be the focal point of the story i think is a perfect start to T.R.’s start of their “story” along with setting up for the future of what they create.

[@T1544767]

@@BaseAbsol I'm a fan of JSRF. I'm still a fan of the overall vibe of Dreamcast games. I loved to play JSRF just to skate around, listening to the music, enjoying the scenery, and soaking in its atmosphere.

[@angel_of_rust]

that sounds kinda salty. of course it's gonna be compared to the thing it's deriving 90% of what made the original so good back then which hasn't seen any attempts to replicate until this game. that's just the consequence of being a spiritual sequel. they were marketing this game with JSR/F in mind anyway.

[@T1544767]

@@angel_of_rust Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying this game is bad. I'm only suggesting that it sounds as if the story is ABOUT how it's a spiritual successor to JSRF. If anything, I think that is profound and clever.

[@retrorebound8887]

The perfect comment doesn't exi-

[@crackheadcarl4507]

JSRF has been my favorite game since it came out 20 years ago, nothing beats the feeling I still get from playing it. Can't wait for this to finish installing fr

[@MyWillBeDone]

Bro, I'm smiling like a damn child right now 😁😁😁. I don't think I'll be playing anything else for AWHILE

[@PSYB3RMOTH]

same

[@Jet_Set_Go]

So? Whatcha think about the game?

[@Jet_Set_Go]

​@@MyWillBeDonex2

[@BuckleUp97]

@@Jet_Set_Go I fucking love it dude, I just reached the point where you can freely switch between board, skates, and bike; and the game just keeps getting better. Only thing I'm less into is you have to unlock every new track instead of just having a regular soundtrack. I hope to God that team reptile get with a company to make figures of these characters, I've got a JSR Beat from Kaiyodo and a custom made beat from JSRF and they need to be paired up with some BRC crew. I can see a Red figure with a swappable Faux head, but that's just me over sharing my hobby lmao. The game is JSRF 3 essentially and I'd have paid any price for it, so props to the devs for putting it out at 40 bucks. Edit: my bad I just realized I commented originally as crackhead Carl, this is my alt lmao

[@stefanostsougkranis5851]

Ain't no way this year has even more good releases. I SWEAR 2023...

[@dropkickpherby6994]

This year is becoming 2007 2

[@ownageDan]

@@dropkickpherby6994 1998 2 (i'm serious, look at the games released in that year, it's insane)

[@a.colemanthesemi-goat4636]

Its really a testament of how great a year 2023 is for gaming. We literally have only had two bad games this year

[@dr_gus2111]

​@@a.colemanthesemi-goat4636 Gollum and Redfall ?

[@trickshot727]

Indie and smaller studios are absolutely thriving this year, it's great

[@VGMobster]

I need this game physically on switch!

[@tylerdavis246]

I CANNOT wait. I listen to the JSRF OST all the time and have such fond memories of that game. I am so glad they put in great effort in this game instead of just capitalizing on nostalgia. Easiest buy

[@Dragon-King1232]

Im so happy BRC is finally here! As a huge fan of JSR and JSRF, ive been waiting 20 years for a new game with JSR vibes

[@cabl3cas427]

I'm surprised there wasn't a mention of Jet Set Radio Future. A lot of the aspects that weren't present in Jet Set Radio were in Future and some of those aspects were carried over to Bomb Rush. Even the main antagonist feels like a mix of Beat and Akuumu. It feels like Team Reptile took aspects and inspiration from EVERY entry in the Jet Series. Which to me feels like true love and passion. Pull EVERYTHING you can, leave the bad, and add something great of your own and you make something Beautiful. Can't wait to play. I'm waiting to see if the Xbox/Playstation versions have cool achievements/trophies I can go for. If None, than I'll get it on my switch.

[@cazimim3375]

He said xbox

[@Hanagigi]

Your comment confuses me: he mentioned it basically as soon as the video started, as well as multiple times when comparing brcf to jsrf, and there is a boxed jsrf in the backgroud.

[@cabl3cas427]

@@Hanagigi I'll watch the video again, but I had said it because he about features that are new in BombRush CyberFunk because they weren't present in Jet Set Radio and Jet Grind Radio, but we're in Future. Maybe it was because it was because he was talking specifically about those games or I misheard, but that's why I said what I said. Not necessarily no MENTION of the game, but rather not really taking into account what was in it.

[@shonenbois]

I really can’t wait to play this Game! Like this Games has the Dreamcast/JSR aesthetic down to a T

[@ViewtifulJae]

I’m so excited for this game. Wish it had coop or multiplayer of some kind

[@GauzyGlue]

Someone made a mod for the Steam version that has online multiplayer, highly suggest you check it out

[@itsagabe]

The second review I see suggesting that Hideki Naganuma did the soundtrack for this game. I think it's important to emphasize that that's not true. He composed two songs. That's it. Everything else was done by different artists with no input from Naganuma.

[@butterknuckles4u424]

The old heads are combo and corn and the robot teacher from jsrf

[@DreamcastTrash]

Literally bought this without seeing any reviews cause i knew i was gonna like it as soon as i saw the announcement trailer yet, haven't played yet, its installing right now actually

[@Pedro_The_Neco]

Exactly the same. Took the dive blindly because I've been hyped for this for years :p

[@Ativetah]

Hey Retro Rebound! I just wanted to leave a comment here. Your reviews of Retro Games really helped me looking for more physical games I want to collect. Particularly PSP and PS Vita since I just ordered both after looking at tons of videos with recommendations and reviews. I was stunned at how much I missed out. I always ignored them and highly regret it to be quite honest. Luckily I already made a list of which games to order and acquired 10+ at this moment. I wished I would have realised sooner that DLC's and all that stuff partly vanished already on Vita, PSP and PS3. Luckily I was able to get everything on 3DS I wanted before it was too late. I love collecting and having things completed. For the future I make sure to buy all PS4, PS5 and Switch games I want physically with all their DLC's to not face this issue again and being able to utilize my consoles to their fullest. Every console I have will be used. They all will have a bunch of games. I make sure of that (this retro stuff really has gotten in my head too much...). Very kind regards here :)

[@CheckOutMyPokemons]

Oh man I'm so happy with this review. Ive been keeping a close eye on this and we've only been teased a little. Can't wait to get home now!

[@James-gj8rn]

JACK DA FUNK is one hell of a funky beat, Naganuma-san has still got it :)

[@bender9740]

I insta-bought the deluxe edition... I wanted the soundtrack lol, but also characters from Lethal League Blaze is a cool extra touch.

[@japandi780]

Day 1 purchase for me! I like to wait for sales before buying nowadays, but Team Reptile deserve every penny!

[@VioletElite4]

I have never played JetSet Radio but I've seen other people play and talk about how much of a classic og Xbox gem it was, if I have any opportunity I'll be sure to check it out, this looks neat too, and the vibe fits the Switch as well

[@minimalchill]

That was a really good Professor K impression 😂

[@FittedWhisper96]

2:59 I legit busted out laughing at that part😭

[@kingsolosound]

Even though it's only in the video for a few minutes, the new background is doing wonders to the quality of the video.

[@jelyse14]

Cant forget the JSR OST isnt purely composed by Naganuma. Not sure yet if the same can be said about BRC, though

[@ians_parks]

It's the same, in that some tracks are composed by Naganuma while others are licensed tracks from various other artists. Naganuma composed 3 exclusive tracks out of the 30+ tracks in the game.

[@andrewwilson4733]

never been so excited for a fan inspired game

[@dokeshithejestorking7147]

Okay as an OG fan thats has played both Jet Set Radio and Future 😭😭😭😭THIS IS THE GAME WE NEEDED ALL THESE YEARS!! finally i dont gotta download Xbox emulators and roms just to play the game again. Jet Set Radio inspired me to love graffiti and the music was always awesome. To the new generation Your Welcome!! For us old heads LETS FUCKING GOOOOO!!

[@Dontcareidc]

Game is amazing the story is fun asf. I really hope sega sees this and collaborates with them. Bomb rush cyberfunk JSR DLC.

[@zettovyker]

Can't get enough of this game.

[@wooordwooord4712]

This is like the only review on this game I could find. Great sh*t Matty. keep it up

[@ChillCollins616]

there's more reviews

[@screambleeddierot9521]

Jet Set Radio and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk epitomize distinct epochs within the evolution of digital recreation. While Jet Set Radio, a progenitor of its era, masterfully merged graffiti subculture and kinetic skating with cel-shaded aesthetics, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk strides into the contemporary milieu by interweaving responsive parkour and an amalgamation of retro-futuristic panache. The former's cultural resonance echoes the turn of the millennium's rebellious spirit, whereas the latter's synthesis of mechanics and ambiance mirrors the cybernetic zeitgeist of today's interconnected world.

[@vegasvanga5442]

What's your favorite dinosaur? Is it the Thesaurus?

[@QBG]

I have two big gripes with this game: 1. Transition areas between neighborhoods. They're not clearly marked, and they fuck with the camera when you get close. It's very easy to accidentally force a load into a new section, and even easier to ruin your combo when the camera suddenly jerks around. 2. Game crashes. My game has crashed after completing literally every neighborhood's final challenge, and a few times during other cutscenes and load screens. Luckily it didn't affect my playthrough in any way other than wasting my time, but I can't remember ever playing a game that crashed this much. Playing on Switch. Maybe that's the problem.

[@YourDrunkStepDad]

I haven't seen anyone mention this but they replicated JSRF so well even down to the menu. The 3D map is very similar to Future's as well as the start and back noises that play when going through the menu. It was little touches like that that make it feel more like a sequel to Future rather than a spiritual successor.

[@justinsaitta482]

I get the biggest nostalgia high from JSRF and it still holds up perfectly to this day. Truly appreciative that the community is still alive

[@dualisticmix]

Big Jet Set Radio fan here. Can not wait to play this. I just downloaded it on my Switch. haha. Will probably pick it up on Steam also during a sale to support more if it's good enough. Cool review.

[@Ramon-py8mw]

Just ordered for switch last night and can’t wait to play tomorrow

[@damienlombana2354]

I waited for this game for so long and being able to play it this morning and feel even better than what i remember as a kid was so awesome. The combat was a surprise for me but I love it and mixing it between tricks is another fun aspect.

[@Canadiansamurai]

Team reptile UNDERSTANDS UNDERSTANDS THE CONCEPT OF LOVE!!!

[@thatonegeeksite5251]

Jet Grind Radio is my favourite Dreamcast game. Would love to see more games with this type of style and gameplay. 2023 has been too good to us with all these great games.

[@realtayo42]

The inexplicable joy of a game you've been looking forward to actually being good is always special

[@docicusalignjon]

We need this on physical

[@lazydgsf7429]

Imported the Dreamcast version of JGR in august 2000 and it’s remained an all time favorite, despite how clunky the gameplay is (visuals and music still rock to this day). Put in about an hour so far today and while I had a tough day before I got the chance to play and wasn’t in a good mood, I’m initially slightly disappointed. I’m hoping I just need to get the gameplay down and get get farther in. Sunset Overdrive put an entire city together I could walk run and grind all while shooting. I find this city a little sparse gameplay wise. Any JGR fans that haven’t played Sunset Overdrive: you’re missing out.

[@Greed26]

Jet Grind Radio is good, but it is VERY clunky. Jet Set Radio Future released on the original Xbox as a kinda reimagining with a free roaming semi-open world, slightly more in-depth storyline, and MUCH better controls

[@KEYTV13]

It’s been years since I’ve played a game that felt this smooth with no bugs

[@Wordgoblin]

I've played a few hours, and the game is great; they really captured the feeling of JSR. But so far, not the soul. The soul is in the music, and there hasn't been anything even close to a 'Sweet Soul Brother,' or 'Concept of Love'. Again, only a few hours in, so I hope there are some bangin' tracks to come.

[@MojoJakeJo]

VERY excited for this one. $40 feels a bit steep for its digital release, but I'll pick it up when a physical switch edition drops. I'll happily pay full price then.

[@garryja513]

Did anyone know if there will be a physical release on PlayStation?

[@MojoJakeJo]

@garryja513 their previous games did, so it's likely. A lot of it depends on how successful the digital release is, though.

[@gorillainacoupe420]

​@@garryja513Sept 1st xbox and playstation

[@ChillCollins616]

Well worth the asking

[@pacoag99]

In Mexico it costs 409 Mx pesos like 24 US dollars

[@djdj_WaRpSPaMMeR]

They sent this game so far! I'm happy they're getting all the love they deserve! An amazing gaming experience

[@StryderX20]

I'm digging the retro setup in the background. Great review too!

[@TAKUMEI]

The fact that you still own an original Xbox and an original copy of JSRF, king

[@AzNFoLk]

Cannot wait for September 1st. Seems mine and every other September baby will have a treat this coming month. This, Baldur's gate 3, and one other for those who are into anime style games.

[@Ceruledge03]

Your background looks so cool damn

[@SilverAg.]

Regarding the dialogue I didn't find it was awkward as you mentioned, despite me never playing a jsr game. Love the review though!

[@coooooool12342]

JSRF is one of my all time favorites.

[@Aliothale]

Thanks for covering this amazing game. So tired of people claiming there's no good games anymore. People just aren't looking for them anymore. The best games I have ever played in my 30+ years of gaming have mostly come out in the last decade.

[@mr.slider]

they shouldve called in Bomb Punk Cyberpunk. its so fun to say

[@PowerL1N3]

Can't wait for the following mods added to bomb rush cyberfunk: JSR mods JSRF mods Sonic Rush mods Air GEAR mods Lethal League mods TMNT Mutants mayhem mods

[@raidenstark315]

I just bough it on the switch virtual store, what a great game

[@SkydrawnIV]

Jet Set Radio Future was the first game I ever fell in love with. It is tied with Grand Theft Auto IV as my favourite game of all time. I'm really looking forward to playing this game!

[@Hopalongtom]

I forgot this was coming out, will have to add this one to the wishlist.

[@nysail5863]

MY CHILDHOOD HAS RETURNED!!!

[@PowerL1N3]

Just finished the game! It would be cool for them to connect their games like have lethal league be part of the world in bomb rush cyber funk 2 and maybe even work a deal with sega to have some cameos of the GGs from the jet set crew post JSRF to join in on the fun. Maybe make the bosses as complex as the final boss or even take some ideas from the world ends with you neo. Maybe add some clothes and fashion to the mix instead of just color changes being able to change clothes and parts on your skates, bike, and skateboard like in tony hawks pro skater 1+2. Yeah so much they can do for the 2nd game but OUTSTANDING JOB they did on the first game this is one for the history books #Legendary #BRCFOREVER

[@spinachtron]

I hope Team Reptile team up with a publisher to give us a physical edition of this title. Kinda feels like a crime if we never get one.

[@newkaiju1904]

I really enjoyed this video and am excited to play it this weekend!

[@jfncho]

Looks good. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

[@garryja513]

So as a big fan of JSRF (top 5 games of all time to me) this is exactly the kind of review I needed someone fan of the first two and not a newcomer to this gamestyle. This game was in my radar for years now and I totally will get this!

[@DeliriousSly1]

This game understand The Concept of Love

[@AnahataNYC]

This is literally what I think it is and I am so excited for it!!!!

[@Darterrius]

A Jet Set Radio remake unFlipping likely, Sega is too busy milking Sonic in Yakuza😂.

[@TheDarkYoshi64]

True, was about to say, they could give less of a damn about JSR and their other franchises much like Nintendo cares less for F-Zero and StarFox lol

[@kitseu]

It’s so much fun! My friends who never played JSR/F are having a blast watching me play too 😂

[@hansolodolo92]

With the state of gaming, I almost guarantee this game will be better than the next jet set radio… I can see the micro transactions on jetset radio, which is ironic if you played the game before. I’m not gonna get into the whole spil Just thank God for Indie games.

[@KingK1421]

Perfect timing. I lost my JSRF save file recently so this is great! Definitely going to pick this up

[@2DStyler]

I was watching your vid with no sound, thinking that looks alright, n maybe fun. Then an intro appeared on your old telly, and thought immediately..wow that looks so cool - then realised it was Jet Set Radio. That might say it all, Ive a feeling.

[@ILLRICARDO]

the moment they release a physical copy, i am buying the game

[@yphoenix5957]

So happy to hear this review, I bought the game immediately because I too have been keeping attention to Cyberfunk and wanted to support the devs, but I got spooked. Not to throw shade to Hover, another JSRF-like, Hover never really hooked me and I didn't want this to be a repeat. From what I've heard from here and seen, I can't wait to start playing! The 2000s Neo-futurism artstyle is too good to forget.

[@moomoomang]

This is a great review of this game. You always have a self-awareness that makes me trust your takes

[@vegasvanga5442]

It's like a mixture of JSR and JSRF with a noticeably more Western-skewed world

[@Hundo_Mo]

How dare you get my hopes up for a physical copy with that thumbnail

[@TheGrifhinx]

"Yo bro! You got problems?"

[@ChrisSalinas-v5k]

Definitely a future gem.i heard what is out there is it Nintendo isnt making more copys.

[@levilurgy]

Know what would be fuckin amazing A mod project called JSRF2BRC where the entire map of Jet Set Radio Future imported into Bomb Rush. Would love to play JSRF map in this game. I know this mod will happen someday.

[@LukePimentel]

Man I been playing this game so much the past two days I started to slow down cuz I don’t want to beat it too fast 😭😂

[@StiffAftermath]

This game reminds me of Super Cloudbuilt for PS4 and PC.

[@Prophet6000]

I've been waiting for this game for a long time. As a long time Jet Set Radio Fan it is worth the money, nice middle ground between JSR/JSRF with its own spin of stuff and massive improvements to the gameplay.

[@themollymachine]

The music is so fucking good

[@SadSubz]

This game looks awesome! I’ve never played Jet Set Radio. But I’ll check it out, I really like the aesthetic!

[@Pwnage-Variety]

as a speedrunner of JSRF, I felt this game was kinda more slower paced to focus more on the combo system. the boost in this game isn't as fast as the boost in JSRF, doing tricks on BMX actually slows down your speed while grinding, where as in JSRF doing tricks on rails speeded you up. Even the graphiti is somewhat slower then the graffiti in JSRF. The skid/manual in this game kinda speeds you up after you do it after a grind, where as the skid/manual in JSRF gradually slowed down..

[@cinamynj]

Matty ya gotta play Jet Set Radio Future, you can control the camera and stuff It's also heaps more open with no time restrictions

[@TheJmack90]

I feel like you kinda ruined the surprise of the intro twist. Not tryna be a jerk about it but I would’ve appreciated not knowing that.

[@AsecasJavi]

you can just combo a kick into a jump and grafitty 5 of them at the same time. It's not explained well but it's really easy

[@DiepSpartan119]

Ayoo I play jet set radio future on original xbox back in 2003 when I was 9 years old and play th8s game everyday after school

[@Infergal]

Anyone ever watch FLCL

[@11quinlin]

Imma wait till i can get a physical copy

[@Openreality]

I did play birds and pieces of jsr and enjoyed it. I'm reminded of Hover, as well. I just want to know if the head is at least customizable.

[@nzpowa._.6662]

Best quote outta the game is "graffiti wouldnt be so fun if it was legal." *please correct me if im wrong*

[@murderman8578]

Damn Guess I gotta get this at some point

[@Enthusiasm441]

I just need to get off of work. This day is taking forever!!!

[@hi_its_jerry]

man i can't believe BRC is finally out. it feels like im dreaming lol

[@morriganrenfield8240]

No physical edition, I’ll wait for a deep discount.

[@chuganoga1908]

I can’t believe it’s here

[@Getmad28]

The boss fights were kinda dumb but my god was the gameplay super fun that’s one of those games that you want to go back to just to have fun like skate 3

[@oztane5874]

HOLY FUCK that was loud when you started talking at the beginning

[@MG-mh8xp]

woo!