Bomb Rush Cyberfunk REVIEW

Does Bomb Rush Cyberfunk succeed as a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio? Find out in our in-depth review for Nintendo Switch and Steam.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Soundtrack
1:30 Story
3:00 Gameplay
6:43 1 Weak Spot
8:10 Review Score & Verdict

[@enriquepinero707]

Bought this on the Switch; this morning and it is awesome. I can also confirm that there is a 60fps options and it tuns pretty solid most of the time; with no visual downgrade. Option is called "Unleash the Beast"

[@rokchuntheholy6937]

O great now I know that I can push the switch limits

[@orijimi]

It however runs completely flawlessly on Steam Deck.

[@FartJiggly]

@@orijimi Woah big shocker.

[@standard1703]

​@@orijimiwell duh, it doesn't even have to be said

[@orijimi]

@@standard1703 Actually, given that it's Unity, it was uncertain.

[@tenchikid80]

As a 90's kid, then growing up in the early 2000's I owned Jet Set Radio on the Dreamcast and JSRF on the original Xbox. These were two of my favorite games and bring back so many good memories. I'm so happy to see a game like this come out for us old fans and whole new generation to experience 🎧

[@kenzgetbusy]

sega r gonna b pissed when they see bomb rush’s success

[@kulvirkang7953]

Jet GRIND Radio!!

[@elijahjohnson8872]

@@kenzgetbusy we have been begging them for years I’m hoping this is the push they needed to make a new jsr

[@iansanchez7489]

@@kenzgetbusy I truly hope Bomb Rush become's a great incentive for Sega to finally do a third JSR game

[@kenzgetbusy]

@@iansanchez7489 as much as we want it i don’t think it will happen, sega as a company has lowkey fell off imo

[@Nanobit84]

The team behind the super fun Lethal League makes a successor to Jet Set Radio. Hell yeah! When I first heard this years ago, I was super excited.

[@TimAllen624]

I didn't realize this was the same team. Definitely makes me even more excited to try this.

[@L-Lawliet14]

The same team made another game named MEGABYTE PUNCH

[@ScottageW]

I'm not sure how I missed that it was the same team, Lethal League already looks like a tribute to Jet Set Radio.

[@tonybarnes2920]

Same team (mostly) that made JSR

[@SOREI]

@@tonybarnes2920 Incorrect. The game is made by Team Reptile, zero affiliation with JSR or SEGA.

[@OneRandomVictory]

Finally, the Jet Set Radio/Future successor we deserved!

[@Max_Dillin]

the successor you deserved? It's the successor you always wanted...

[@GoofyPoptart]

​@@Max_Dillinno we def deserved it, been way to long since Future. Sega shouldn't abandon their other IP's

[@9773an]

@@GoofyPoptart they weren't selling too well in japan. Sega of America and Sega of Japan didn't like each other

[@brandonnelson94]

Didn’t even think about the ability to just walk around. That’s an awesome addition

[@sirdzl7105]

It revitalized the Tony Hawk franchise back in the day

[@gatsbysdead]

JSRF was half of the pack-in game that came with my original Xbox, my first home console. I have been in love with it ever since and chomping at the bit for this game. Sounds like Team Reptile stuck the landing, and I can’t wait to get my grubby lil hands on it

[@hansolodolo92]

It’s still hard to believe it was a pack in game. I got my Xbox late and I had it separately

[@Wilaeus]

Yep, my first home console too. JSRF and Sega GT 2002 on one disk. So much nostalgia

[@keetongu445]

@@Wilaeus yep i had the same double disk with mine. JSRF was one of my favorite games as a kid

[@straightupgutta]

@@Wilaeus yes man, good times 😆😆😆

[@dude86]

I’m absolutely in love with the game but I would def appreciate some more tricks in an update… at the very least I feel the other characters should have unique tricks

[@dude86]

I also don’t get why you can launch enemies like you can but you can’t hit them in the air. Like I get you can do the spray paint thing but imagine if you could do air combos and THEN spray paint. Literally all it would take is for them to allow you to hit them in the air. They just become invulnerable for no reason

[@zacharyhansen8250]

@@dude86 combat isn't really important in this game, don't get me wrong for what it is, it's really fun. But combat really isn't the focus of the game. I agree though, I hope for updates to the tricking system.

[@swagchees4595]

try taping the boost button at the same time you do a trick for a more dynamic pose and a higher trick score

[@ZeonXGR]

Yeah that was one of the small issues I had with the game, there should be more tricks per button, with different lengths and scores depending on the button you press. They get real samey very fast.

[@dude86]

@@swagchees4595 yeah been there done that, disappointed that there was only one boost trick per stance

[@MrDark086]

They did it boys. They've finally shown us the concept the concept of love

[@ultimablackmage]

I hope it gets a physical release through Modus or Merge Games so it can be on store shelves in Australia.

[@Kerplunk990]

JSRF is my favorite game of all time. No other game captured my imagination like going into a new area and seeing a rival skater dancing in the distance

[@baronfuath5872]

this was the "AN ENEMY STAND USER!" JJBA moment of my childhood.

[@perpetualcollapse]

The game I was most excited for this year tbh

[@Jay-rn6qf]

You are so on point! I know some other good games that's coming like Sonic Superstars,Super Mario Wonder, but this was my absolute most anticipated and favorite one of them all!

[@SlyI42]

JSR was one of the first games I ever played, I've been waiting for Bomb Rush on Steam for years. Even with these simplistic textures and polygons, it still looks pretty nostalgic. I must buy it! The amount of tricks you can perform with the new mechanics looks so dope.

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

For me, the 'retro visuals' mean this game is a "wait for a sale" one. The graphics style was passable when it was new - but why recreate it now? To me it seems like this game doesn't want to innovate, which is what _new_ games SHOULD do!

[@SlyI42]

​@@DisgruntledDoomer ​I disagree. We still have people who play the old Donkey Kong or the "same" Fifa every year. Games are made to entertain, not to develop a new tech. Of course it's cool if a game brings something new, but it's not a requirement. Why recreate? Because you gotta sell what people want to buy.

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

@@SlyI42 I don't know about FIFA, but at least the Donkey Kong games have always brought new, better visuals with them. Definitely a step up from the oldskool Donkey Kong Country times.

[@sangan3202]

​@@DisgruntledDoomer what an ignorant take, you dont get it at all i think youre better off not buying it if thats what youre thinking when you see it

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

@@sangan3202 What is there to "get"? Why live in the past, stuck in some sort of "nostalgia" spell, instead of innovating and improving?

[@Salt5006]

They actually got 2mello on the soundtrack!? Ohhh this is gonna be godlike

[@denjeez]

I'm just super happy that Jet Set Radio is being acknowledged in 2023. :) Along with my other favorite underrated series, Twisted Metal.

[@silvadic2207]

People aren’t going to Get Enuf of this game for a good while, I can tell. It’s a real love letter to a forgotten set of games that became a classic. Now let’s get out there, get funky, and paint the town in our colors: all of them!

[@lvx_rose]

I love how fully-realized this game is. Team Reptile really put a lot of heart & soul in this project.💯💯⭐✨

[@TrashPanda-2112]

The fact that it looks like a 360 game makes me happy. It's like the game we never got in the 00s.

[@MrPink-fx3xw]

After listening to 2Mellos "Memories from Tokyoto" back in 2021 I absolutely knew it was going to be used in this game. That album is too perfect not to be. I even have the vinyl of it and will pick up one of the games soundtrack when it comes out!

[@coreylouispropst]

Omg is it the whole album?? You're comment just pushed me over the fence. Instant purchase!

[@cavifax]

2 Mello's music overall deservers a lot more recognition

[@andregemeo23]

WHAT?????? This is real??? I love this album!!

[@emoxvx]

Bought it an hour and a half ago, LOVING IT!

[@Leo-pd4fc]

I've been interested of this futuristic skating action-adventure game Bomb Rush Cyberfunk when I heared this first time, that Cyberfunk looks awesome and I wan't to buy and play this game with my ps4, maybe I'll stream this too. 🔥🔥

[@DarkshadowXD63]

I fell in love the second I heard the main menu theme the whole soundtrack has my head bopping

[@YoMamaBih]

The mods on PC are gonna go crazy, but I will definitely support dlc.

[@rickster008]

Jsrf still needs to be released on modern hardware.

[@Mewtader2]

Looks like a game toonami would promote on a Saturday night in the mid 2000’s

[@Krischenn]

Pleasant surprise to hear Macca on the audio, great work！

[@ndaught]

Thanks for the review! I'm excited to grab a copy knowing that a fellow Jet Set Radio fan enjoyed it.

[@V4Lanz]

why the ppl expect that this game needs to cover all the things that have JSR. is a new game bro with the "concept" but no neccesarily the same game. maybe if team reptile notice a nice reception of the public, they bring up more dlc with differents bonuses and option to the game but right now this game is 10/10 made by a humble game studio

[@timmyl0]

To this day, I still put on the OST for jet grind radio. Can't wait to give this a try!

[@BuyinFromBryan]

this game looks amazing! The beauty of the old JSR games is the actual gameplay , THE MUSIC ,and the characters and the Aesthetic of both the characters and the city environments. I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS GAME

[@QueenViolet8]

Alright I’m going definitely play this ❤ I loved the original game on the DreamCast so Happy for this new version I hope there will be more in the series to come!

[@Mr_bukowski4435]

This is my most anticipated game of the year hope I love it. I also love 2Mello and Hideki Nagnuma so this will be a real treat

[@noroyalbloodline3983]

Really hope this lives up to the hype when I try it. Loved jet set radio. I hope they make another

[@xTeagan]

im loving this game so far, and the soundtrack is HEAT!

[@Krischenn]

Kind of the last game I really wanted to own. Seems so true to its style aesthetic.

[@rank0011]

I’ve been waiting for someone to talk about this game!

[@HRIgnomious]

It literally just came out 30 minutes ago.

[@blackwiiremote]

we’ve all been waiting lmao

[@jackjack121]

@@HRIgnomious Review copies are typically distributed sometime before release. If the publisher chooses to do so. It's odd how little press this game is getting considering how great it is.

[@christianvfx3656]

I really like Bomb rush cyber funk, however the only issue i have is how hard sometimes it is to control the character when they are on the skate and how theres not a button to automatically look foward

[@techromancer8387]

Great video man.. crazy how just yesterday, I got JSRF up and running on Xemu and now I see this!!

[@xtv62]

So happy to see that we now have a spiritual successor to the Jet Set Radio games and that it's good! I'm still mad a friend stole my copy Jet Set Radio Future back in 2006...

[@mckay7965]

The day has finally come, and I'm not even home to play it. I'm glad the game turned out to be good, I knew it would be, but there was an itching at the back of my mind to be cautious. Thankfully, that fear was misplaced.

[@capitalex5422]

I had a lot of fun with BRC's combat, but I discovered early on you could do attack > jump > graffiti to swiftly defeat enemies 2 - 4 at at time. Made me feel like a graffiti samurai lmao. Dealing with the Rokkaku Police was a painful slog in JSRF. Overall, I think BRC's biggest weak point is failing to explain these little QOL (and also some exploration related) features.

[@ZAY-zm2rp]

The only thing that looks concerning is that the environment seems somewhat empty. I loved skating through crowds on JSRF and hearing all the funny sounds they made lol.

[@ips2124]

its pretty populated

[@LiamG-95]

This is lit, dare I say the early ‘00s are back! Team Reptile sure UNDERSTANDS! UNDERSTANDS! UNDERSTANDS! UNDERSTANDS! UNDERSTANDS! UNDERSTANDS the Concept of Love!

[@phant0mdummy]

In a world where Nintendo patents physics interactions from Tears of the Kingdom, and WB patented the Nemesis System, we have "Someone else just literally makes a new installment for JSR and nobody complains". Weird times.

[@ians_parks]

Sega caught slipping. Should've patented every JSR mechanic. Someone else is gonna capitalize on their abandonment of the IP.

[@lynx22684]

This is the GREATEST YEAR OF GAMING EVER!!! I’m so glad this turned out well

[@timothylewis2527]

Never even heard of this game but after this review, I'm grabbing it on Steam Deck!

[@Phillyjoe2]

Great review! I completed it last name ght and am very happy with it. Kick-a$$ soundtrack, good visuals, decent characters and really nice maps! The OG JSR games are some of my favourite ever, and this is a great tribute to them ❤️

[@McLort]

Nostalgia overload. Looks fantastic.

[@SkydrawnIV]

The review/verdict section of this video sums it up perfectly and is my exact thoughts. Very well said!

[@loco323rhythm]

This will definitely go down as a legendary game for years to come. One for the people.

[@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

[@waokicostra]

Glad to finally be playing this on the channel. it feels like we were waiting forever!

[@verskarton]

Kubuswoningen. This game is a must buy. ❤️

[@andremamola810]

Cant wait to play this on Nintendo Swatch

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

Greatest typo lol

[@cyco7229]

So happy that it's good, playing JSR in the old Dreamcast was special, couldn't play Future since I've never owned an OG xbox so this is the sequel I've waited 20 years to try

[@texturezz4189]

2:09 DAYYYUUMM They even brought back the mummies hahaha I can't wait to pick this game up! I only played JSRF, not JSR but I definitely see the spirit and resemblance in everything and I'm here for it!

[@towardstar]

it was extremely disappointing they didn't do any rock songs. that WAS Jet Set Radio for me. I never realized how into the funk stuff people some people were

[@ians_parks]

Yeah the director stressed that the only music in the game would be for popping, locking, breaking, housedance or hip hop, and only with a cyber edge. Rock would add variety to the soundtrack sure but it wouldn't really fit with the overall vision they had for the game. They really wanted to highlight the dancing elements since the director is a dancer.

[@8bitdiedie]

@@ians_parks Could’ve still had some rock guitar samples in some songs or something

[@SpencerPressly]

Great review as always Mac Man

[@darktetsuya]

good to know this lives up to its inspiration! suppose I'm not surprised about the combat thing though, I know fighting the cops in JSR was a pain in the ass at times. but everything else about this game seems to be legit! will definitely be picking it up ASAP.

[@RileyHell]

This game looks great! Hover: Revolt of Gamers was another great Jet Set kind of game that's worth checking out

[@jelyse14]

4:26 Actually each option has one feature about them that lets you get to new areas of a map. Bike, the bike doors. Skates, breaking glass floors. Skateboard, fire hydrants.

[@Hundo_Mo]

Game is currently download as I type this. Been DYING for a JSR for a long time

[@lancastergreenfield549]

Bought this game two times. On the switch and on GOG on the pc. This game is godly!

[@darkcoco827]

Can’t wait to play this

[@CosmicRejectsVideo]

Speaking from experience. The Switch Version runs great. HOWEVER, It could not stop glitching through the 1st DJ Cyber exposition dump cut scene when you finish doing Bea's trials at Homebase. The game autosaved me at the cutscene but, I had to reset it several times before it would playthrough completely. It hasn't happened again. I also have a recording of my Twitch stream to prove it. Has anyone else had this issue on or off Switch?

[@EngMadison]

Oh man, I'm on the verge of buying my first new console since the Xbox and finding this video randomly is getting me pumped. Yes...buying a new console in 2023, but most excited about Spyro, Crash, Crash Team Racing, and now this. Let's go!

[@raidexe]

The only thing this game really needs is more fun things like going into shops to customize, some fun lil mini games, and NPC interaction. Lastly, definitely more styles of tricks. Other than that, I absolutely love this game ❤

[@isaiahdurant170]

Already bought a copy for myself on pc and for my daughter on switch. Loving it so far.

[@darkhorse744]

Maccaaaaaaaa! Congrats Man!

[@randomguy037]

So happy this game finally came out. Its so fun!!!

[@SakuragiLastname9]

Wohooooo! So excited for this game thanks for the awesome review

[@dage509]

Can’t wait to play the game

[@4250stuck]

So the music thing, Jet set radio future had that, in each zone it would be about 5-6 songs that would be on repeat out of the 30ish songs total. While i get it listening to the same song over and over is a a bit too much we basically did this when play Tony hawk resetting till we got our favorite song.

[@benflashman7320]

This game came out on GoG too so now it might buy it soon :)

[@zerokura]

What was the name of the mmo that was like this a game where you skate around tagging places. It was like 3 or 2 years ago i think i saw videos of it.

[@Sinn0100]

I'm very happy you played this on something other than a Switch (X86 based). If I buy this, and I might, it's going to be on our Series X or PS5. Doing it that way means I can stream it to our Steam Deck when I am on the go. I'll take the bigger screen, more customization, and better resolution with sticks far, far better than the Switches. Not to mention having full 4k@60FPS at least (it better have this) with the Series X and PS5. Addendum- You talked about the game running on your laptop, which is cool....However, I'm not sure how that really makes it better for a Switch. You said you had an I7 and 8GB of RAM? That's well beyond what a Switch has access to even a first generation I5 would run circles around the Switch. I believe all one needs to emulate a Switch on PC is an Intel Pentium 2 2.00GHz CPU and an Nvidia GeForce 510.

[@Foun_D_OnePiece]

For some weird reason I feel like there should be a collaboration between Jet Set Radio and Fooly Cooly (FLCL) in Bomb Rush CyberFunk. It has that vibe.

[@TheTiltblazin]

I can't believe it's been over 2 decades and I'm just extremely excited for this game! This will be my early birthday present treat for myself! Can't wait for the release on Xbox Series X! ✨👊😎✨

[@SHONSL]

SO SO SO SO glad that it lived up to expectations! Excited !

[@agiantgummylizard69]

4:20 disclaimer: not entirely true, there are some objects you can interact with depending on your ride. Skateboards can ride on fire hydrants while spamming tricks to make them come up out of the ground to let you get to places you normally couldn't. There are doors scattered through the game that only open if you have a bike equipped, and there are some areas where theres glass on the floor that only a skateboard or skates can break. Also worth mentioning that you can do a high jump if you do a trick while standing on your feet and then jump. The game doesn't really tell you any of this but it is important for some collectibles and graffiti spots.

[@lonreed9743]

I’m loving this game! I’m a huge fan of Jet Grind Radio and JSRfuture and this is a perfect sequel. Some of the maps mirror the old ones. This game is a time warp back to early 2000’s.

[@matthewclaflin6568]

Jet set radio future is one of my all time favorite games. Can’t wait to play this! Gotta hand it to the developers thank you for this!❤❤

[@telepathy90]

So hyped to play this!

[@eljugadorescaldenc4002]

Nice review When I saw the first trailer I was sure it will rock. you just confirmed that thanks for this amazing review, BUY IT NOW!

[@jamierhunt7725]

Jsrf my all time favorite game. Can’t wait to put some hours in on this.

[@drewbreezy5854]

Looking forward to it.

[@michaeloffgrid]

I love that Crazy-lookin' Taxi!

[@Snorchachewable]

ah yes, my favourite console, the nintendo Swatch! lol got to love when descriptions have mistakes lol

[@dangernuzzles4568]

On point review. My thoughts exactly. The only sad thing is that this game has so much potential to be an absolute epic but the developer doesn't seem to like the idea of sequels.

[@kazikoni379]

Looks great and I will buy it, even if it would be just half as good. I personally wish, there would be more cool characters and more thematic creative locations like in Jet Set Radio Future. I will support for sure this game!!!

[@ganjalinajolie3002]

Cant wait to play this on the nintondo swatch

[@Nightsoulgaming0925]

As a Jsr fan. I’m getting this gold gem

[@seriousstevegaming2090]

I was trying to check up on JSRF and tbh it seems a bit bland now compared to this. I played that back when I was younger too this one seems more vibrant and the fact that you can use a bike too 😯 wil be getting this game soon!

[@PSYB3RMOTH]

Got it on switch. Love it

[@ChrisCypher]

Great review!

[@chillzl.a7293]

Jet set radio is a classic game I remember playing that game on my sega dreamcast

[@johanneskraglund2795]

2mello on the soundtrack and you know its gonna be a banger

[@Slowp0w]

As someone who has completed Sunset Overdrive 4 times, I am glad this one is finally out!

[@onedepressedgamerm6525]

Id say give this game now and the soundtrack tomorrow because i will be too busy vibeing to play

[@17TRAVIZ]

They seem to be coming back with a lot of great games that I used to play

[@mrmonkeyman79]

Is there a custom graffiti editor like the JSR games had? Being able to share custom designs feels like a near essential feature for this game and it would be a shame if it wasn't there.

[@zacharyhansen8250]

No unfortunately there isn't as far as I know, but there's tons of different graffiti in this game and a lot of it was drawn by community members in a big graffiti contest.