What Killed Jet Set Radio?

[@stevesmith1383]

fans wanted a continuation of the Shenmue series....Shenmue creator is like NAH, lets have 1% story progression

[@TheJadedJames]

Maybe that anime will actually finish the story

[@CuriousGeorgePhotos]

Anime is canceled!

[@leeartlee915]

‘Til this day, I still don’t get why people are so in love with Shenmue. I could understand if you were a gamer when it was being promoted as “the next big thing” and when it came out, all it’s original ideas. But now? The series has been surpassed in pretty much every way. Compare it to something like the original Zelda. It’s been copied and iterated on countless times. Does it still have an appeal to certain people? Sure but if you want a top down Zelda game, pretty much everyone will suggest Link the the Past or some other game made after 1987.

[@TheJadedJames]

@@CuriousGeorgePhotos I am so mad about that, I was sure we would FINALLY get an ending through the anime

[@OnTheEdge86]

@@leeartlee915 I played it brand new and loved it, same with LTTP, played LOZ later. Tech moves on but the real classics hold up. Shnemue has a cheesy charm, all the 2d zeldas hold up as do all the classics from that 2d era, outrun from 1986 is still fun today. Some of the so called aaa next gen masterpieces feel like heavily scripted movies to me, I'll probably never play them again, I certainly won't be returning to play them in 30 years time.

[@4dvntr]

I used to play jet set radio future with my best friend back when we were young for weeks on end. The soundtrack will probably forever be burned into my brain. I really enjoyed it though.

[@JustinHoward-ev9cp]

They have the bears on you tube I need listening to them all the time

[@dreammarethings960]

I've been playing Jet Set Radio on Steam and I remember the first time I played I was super frustrated how it played but I loved the aesthetic and music so I still thought it was okay. Now I'm almost completing the achievement list and I appreciate so much more. If you have problems here's some help: - If you go full right or left on the analog stick you'll be launched to the selected direction and then you can redirect yourself in the air; - Stick to one character, it's make it easier to play, for instance, I really like to go with Mew, I'd recommend Garam if you want an easier time; - If you are doing a wall jump, see if the wall will change direction, if yes then you can wall jump again, that way you'll do a lot of points fast; - To do Jet Ranking I'd recommend seeing each stages grinding loop, basically almost every stage in the game has grinding spots that you can combo and maintain the 100 point combo (probably the worst grinding loop is in the first level of Benten) What made the story so good for me it's how much of a cartoon story it really is, think about it, chapter 1 is all about the world you play in divided by 3 cities, each city having 3 missions with their villains/gangs, and you can choose it like an episode like "hey, I wanna watch the race between the GGs and the Noise Tanks" then watch/play the 3 episode set of episodes in Benten-Cho. Chapter 2 is explaining that there is a company that wants to control the culture via a Demon Disc and Chapter 3 is seeing all the gang's work to defend their territory where they are free. The gameplay could be better? Yes, but this is still an early 3D game with different type of movement, if someone can forgive the movement in something like Mario 64 or the styles in SA1 and SA2, then I feel like a different movement like JSR should be at least understandable why, but still criticized for sure. The worst this game has is low content, which is why I respect the achievements so much, they made my 9 hours to 43 fast. The reason it works so well is that they push the game to it's limits while still being functional for new players, in my original 9 hours I got almost half of the achievements while not trying. Good review, you are the first youtubers that I liked from the youtube algorithm this year, it hasn't been that good to show new youtubers. Good luck on your work :-)

[@JeffCompass]

Thank you so much for watching and for this amazing and really helpful comment as well! This is a really good post, and I look forward to trying these tips when I play again :)

[@VegasD702]

You just didn't know how to play. And if you first played it on steam then expect that. This was a dreamcast game meant to be played with a dreamcast controller

[@seriousnorbo3838]

I heard about this game just recently and decided to play the steam version It felt like one of those classic, amazing, console games created in 2000s that have milions of fans nowadays. I was quite suprised to see that this game isn't actually as popular as I thought, and I had no idea why ._.

[@FortWorthRaised]

The OG Xbox version is the best version of this game. The 360 app/mobile version that’s currently on Steam is missing some of the best songs from the soundtrack.

[@destroyerofnice]

​@@FortWorthRaisedyou're thinking of Future. Completely different feeling than this one, and personally I like it more.

[@Dren69420]

@@FortWorthRaised jesus christ completely different game, are you all braindead? it's A SEQUEL, the one op was talking about WAS THE FIRST ONE

[@felisiqq]

would kill for jsrf to be remastered onto modern platforms. it is THE childhood game that will never age

[@Funky245]

11:51 the reason so many fast food places are close to each other is because it drives sales up in all restaurants by promoting competition and giving the consumer more choices

[@Solifeaul]

Utterly fantastic video, I've never seen somebody sum it up so well! Jet Set Radio Future is one of my all time favorites, even today, and you are definitely not alone in feeling the clunk that comes with traveling backwards into the original. Grind square also kicked my ass in the remaster, and I definitely went into it cocky from all my JSRF experience. Wishing you success for your future stuff, definitely deserve more views on your retrospectives.

[@JeffCompass]

Wow, what a nice comment to read- thank you!!!! :)

[@orangeslash1667]

@@JeffCompass There are two games inspired by Set Radio. Hover revolt of Gamers, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7GdmOGgJ6Hm7M

[@MrKkkkkkkk99999]

oh cool I'm hoping u don't get delayed so u can get where u wanna go

[@GeebusCrust]

At least we have a release window for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. The spirit of the series isn't dead, and since Hedeki Naganuma is on the project, we get that dope soundscape too!

[@originalname1008]

I struggled with that one level too. Absolute pain

[@RyanDxxx0]

This is just, so well made, gg man. You hella deserve a lot more attention, your editing, and documentation, gawd damn. Gg, keep it up.

[@JeffCompass]

Thanks :3

[@pandaninja_19]

I played Jet Set Radio as a little kid with my aunt and loved the music. The funny part is that the level where the police would chase you with a tank scared me to death. I was a goody two shoes so I always followed the rules so, this scared me lol

[@Kingofsaints46]

This is a great video! JSR and JSRF is one of my favorite video games of all time and I had no idea about its development or the legal ramifications it had. While its a shame I may never see a new JSR game all I can do is hope that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk by Team Reptile does well when it come out.

[@monopolyrubix1875]

My first home console game was the disc that had both Sega GT 2002 and JSR Future on it (plus Blinx, but that was a second disc). My mom banned me from playing the JSR part because it was rated T, which meant a lot of racing for me. To this day I've still never played it, so my only memory was the cover art. Interesting video for me.

[@dirty56ace]

I really enjoyed this game when I was younger. I haven't played it as an adult. Still looks like a game I would enjoy

[@GSXHeckler]

I loved this series. I still remember getting the demo for Jet Grind Radio on Dreamcast and I fell in love with the art style immediately. Being able to play Jet Set Radio Future again is the only reason I want a new Xbox. Edit: I'm really hoping Bomb Rush Cyberfunk turns out to be great. It got pushed to summer of 2023 now.

[@AmbrosiaPoly-yolkEgg]

In JSR 1, I think the way to handle the cases where some graffiti spots take too long to do when enemies are on your tail is to take them out early, and save the small graffiti spots for last so you can quickly do them while the enemies are catching up to you.

[@rcLdrcH]

This game was the reason I asked for a dreamcast and the DC version is still my favorite out of the series and is one of my all time top games (top 3) and you did mention some parts in the game that were difficult even for someone like me who is amazing at it and have completed the game over 50 times easily. Awesome review tho and I enjoyed the love for this amazing game series

[@ChubsGlobby]

It saddens me this game didn't get more love, it was truly a unique artpiece that no one really has recreated. I hope Cyberfunk is good, it looks fun but who knows if it does well. (If it comes to switch, thats a definite grab for me haha) I really doubt SEGA has the care for a series like this, those cancelled JSR projects in the video looked beautiful and its upsetting how they cancelled ALL of them. Heres to hoping JSR gets its future it deserves.

[@JeffCompass]

There's been a few rumors, so fingers crossed, although to me still feels unlikely.

[@TriggerzConnors]

Cyberfunk has been released!

[@DrippyVisualsLLC]

We need a remastered JSRF end of discussion

[@jovelove2115]

Them releasing Future solely on XBox and not advertising it was such a big fuck up. So stupid.

[@KrisKrossed95]

I discovered the soundtrack recently with no idea what the game was. I loved the music and assumed the game might have been music based, like a DJ thing. Now that I see what the game actually is I need to check it out!

[@cheeseboi588]

The Thumbnail fucking killed me, it's just an unlabeled chart with an arrow next to a single player game lmfao

[@ItsPronouncedShawna]

Thank you so, so much for this in-depth look and appreciation for one of my favorite games of all time. Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@JeffCompass]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@sinder525]

And here we are, we finally get JSR3 soon :)

[@expertguy101]

Jsrf was for the youth. I bboy , rollerblade and wright graffiti and DJ. I loved it . I still have it till this day

[@Em-Eye-Ess]

came from the scribblenauts vid, and now i’m invested in a game console that’s older than me

[@eugenemamasbaby]

Great job on this video! Very detailed and interesting the whole way through. New Jet Set Radio game on the way!

[@TheGrossDemon]

This Jet Set Radio video had too much Ulala in it lol. That combination just unlocked a repressed nostalgia hole in my mind and now I'm hungry for Space Channel 5 content lol. Those two games stayed on rotation in my system, except as a kid I was only skilled enough to finish SC5 lol

[@-Poka-]

I imagine a crossover of Space Channel 5 between Jet Set Radio. Not sure if it works but I think that both of the game are cool. Hell, I'd like to hear Space Channel 5's station on Jet Set Radio.

[@FWZYoyo]

Bantam Street is actually supposed to be based around Chicago i believe

[@Viper-py4pg]

How comprehensive and well done! You've got my like and sub

[@LightCrib2]

11:45 It's like Krusty Krab and Chum Bucket across the street from each other

[@GavinPetty]

10:43 As someone who's from North America, how did I never hear it be referred to as Jet Grind Radio till now?

[@OysterBoyo]

Yo Jet Set Radio 3 is happening and I'm so happy. One thing that's beautiful about JSR and other old similar games is how they were just chill and funny, a nice and healthy way to escape reality coming back home after a day of being bullied at school or such, so I'm happy I'll have a game that hopefully won't force really heavy sh*t down my throat (yeah JSR has its message but it's not something heavy or something they force feed you to pay attention too) and just relax.

[@uptown710]

I remember buying this on the DC the same day I bought skies of Arcadia (back when Forbidden planet was on the corner of 13th and Broadway). Literally one of my top games of all time. I’ve owned multiple Dreamcast copies, PS3, PS4, PC… I would buy it again no problem if they release it again (hopefully at 60fps this time, but I’m sure they’d have to adjust the game logic for that). Thanks for this video 🙌🏾

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

Same here! :D I own it on anything you can own it on

[@radorezz7627]

I grew up in the hood. I remember after school we would run to my friends house to play Jet Set Radio. It was the only game they had for a while

[@Funky245]

yooo shoutout sonic and all stars racing transformed

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

Technically the first cel-shaded 3D game was Dr. Hauzer on the 3DO.

[@VIRGOLEGACY]

Yea can’t lie I was one of those who bought the game back in 2000 it came out during my teen years the perfect time

[@numburger]

A 50 minute Jet Set Radio video? I'm eating well tonight

[@shenmuebaloff]

In America was called Jet Grind Radio due to license issues during the time, but just the title name is different, in the rest of the game the radio itself is called Jet Set Radio, still when the game was released in HD was called Jet Set Radio in America too, hope JSR could come back someday, but for now I'm gonna enjoy Bomb Rush Cyberfunk.

[@brendanblair64]

Great video! I've had this game on Steam for a few years and still haven't played it. I might finally get to it soon.

[@JeffCompass]

Thank you! Strongly recommend :)

[@spikey3766]

Can you play jet grind radio on steam deck?

[@brendanblair64]

@@spikey3766 I wouldn't know through actual experience, but the Steam page says it is with the only problem being the text might be hard to read due to it being too small.

[@plight.]

sonic team when not sonic ristar 2

[@TheGrossDemon]

Man I loved this game as a kid. I spent a long portion of my adult life trying to find a decently priced copy of it since a friend gave me their dreamcast. My dad recently gave me some stuff I had left at his house when I lived there, and in one of the boxs was the copy I held onto dearly as a kid. Idk if the game or the system still works, but just having them both in my possession makes me far happier than it should lmao

[@davidkerr7350]

It’s weird Jet Set Radio despite many people wanting sequel get doesn’t yet other like Alex Kidd, Shenmue, Space Channel, Streets of Rage, Super Monkey Ball, Sakura Wars, etc get sequels and remakes not say it’s bad thing for those games because they deserve a second chance along with Sega’s other series including Jet Set Radio. Weirdly Jet Set Radio got several games inspired by series showing that it has fanbase yet Sega doesn’t want to get a second chance?

[@SoggyHotDoggy]

Sega is kinda weird when it comes to series outside of Sonic or Yakuza. JSR has been a game I’ve seen people basically begging for a re-release since I was in like middle school, and that’s bot the only one. I wanna be happy for Shenmue fans, they got a new game, but from what I understand, they might as well have left it alone.

[@Killzomb666]

Mannn this just makes me want to get the jet set radio future collectible figurine even more.

[@hehehefunnyname9613]

I’m still waiting for a jet set radio future port

[@ernstjacques2056]

I didn’t like the game when I first played it as a kid. But it grew to be one of my favorites of all time

[@shoenessperson]

I've yet to play Jet Set Radio, though it's on my list of games to play. It went up a few marks when I learned that the character Jet from Lethal League Blaze was inspired by Jet Set Radio. When you go against her in classic mode, her music is AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE A FUNKY BEAT by Hideki Naganuma. I'm 100% sure SEGA could work with Team Reptile and make hell of a new entry that people would play, especially being available on the Switch for the Nintendo audience and maybe on Xbox Game Pass, which Lethal League Blaze is already on.

[@NewGabeOrder]

6:39 Well, Mega Man Legends is the earliest known video game to use cel-shaded 3D models, and it came out on both PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Not to mention Slap Happy Rhythm Busters also uses cel-shading, even on a 5th-gen game console like the PlayStation.

[@graalcloud]

The real answer of what killed it I will give here. It is a different answer to the one you are probably accustomed to, but it is the correct answer. The Matrix on DVD is what killed not only Dreamcast but as an extension many of the beloved franchises. The reason is simple. People rushed out to buy a PS2 at launch because it was by far the cheapest DVD player to hit the market at that time. The PS2 launch was very, very lackluster as far as games goes, with nothing resembling a killer app hitting the console until MGS2 later after the launch period. But The Matrix on DVD was a very hot item flying off the shelves and people needed a PS2 to experience it.

[@JeffCompass]

Gonna have to rewrite the video!

[@SkydrawnIV]

The hard truth no one wants to admit, not even myself, is that Jet Set Radio(Future) was a flawless period piece - and that is the thing about why it was as great it was. It's based on a street culture that is nowhere near as prominent now as it was during the time of development. That culture was niche then, and it's way more niche now. Jet Set Radio Future is on par with only one other game as my favourite of all time, and if this supposed reboot is real, I am honestly not hopeful that it will be a success. To develop a new game in the series that tops Future, it will take a loooootttt of investment and attention to detail of the 90s street culture in Japan it was initially based on - I find it extremely hard to believe that getting the right staff on board to make such a game today in the current gaming industry that will allow the title to thrive with appropriate funding will be an easy task. Though there's a whole lot of growth in the sports genre of games and such, so I hope it gets significantly more attention.

[@osurpless]

Solid retrospective, but I always thought Cube’s West stage was supposed to be San Francisco? Also, the soundtrack release was always an odd duck to me, given how few of the licensed tracks were included on it, but at least it wasn’t as odd an omission as the lack of “Birthday Cake” on Future’s OST.

[@Lukey21]

I always thought what killed JSRF was making it an Original Xbox exclusive, had it been on the PlayStation as well then more people would have played it and discovered a fondness for it

[@AllMeatDeluxe]

Did not expect Milwaukee to show up in this video. I hate that city so much.

[@kayisthey]

Such a great video! I had no idea JSR on Dreamcast had an online newsletter functionality 😮 Still hoping someday we find a working version of Typing Jet though. 🤞🏼

[@ITRASHBOATI]

don’t worry. I’m able to get Jet on multiple levels and I still struggle with that Time Square level

[@putonghuama]

I'm liking this video purely for the JCS shoutout lol. I really hope one day they'll be able to upload videos again without having youtube bully them off the platform.

[@archieengineer9942]

Remember I got my first xbox and got jet set radio with sega got free.

[@warrenhurd4344]

The main strategy around enemies is to hit the bigger pieces first so when the enemies roll in u can do the single spray tags while maneuvering around them, since you don't have to stop movement to do them. If you do this you'll see a pattern where the ammount of big pieces is juuust enough to trigger the enemies to spawn

[@joniivee]

What an absolute banger, you guys

[@JeffCompass]

Thanks Jonii! :)

[@scaryreptile]

i had a really hard time with this game that i took a 2-3 year long break and tried it from the start and it got easier but then when i caught up to myself it got hard again, i beat it recently. i feel like the game feels alot more fun with the hindsight of how to play it. im experiencing it agian with future but to a lesser degree

[@marrieddyke]

I went back and fired up JSR HD **just for you,** JeffCompass, and the game's controls are unplayably bad. I always thought the game was stiff, but it feels SO BAD after being agile and air-boosting through Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the goatest of all goat-time. Future was a revelation in terms of movement compared to JSR, and Bomb Rush is a revelation compared to Future. Evolution at its finest.

[@Maxim_Shcherbinin]

Just watched this video and didn't realize you're the one who made interview video with Marty James from Scapegoat Wax, that one was really good. Great video! Found you through Scribblenauts video. Yeah, JSR is clunky, it's all about mastering the controls. I don't think it was intentional, but nevertheless these tight controls made trade-off for how little content there actually are in JSR. I tried JSR just because of unique artstyle, and it made me dig into the game, no matter how hard controls are, i kept going just for cool soundtrack and artstyle. Then i played JSRF and it felt way too easy. JSRF definitely feels good to play, especially after the first game, but it never really brings any challenge. The hardest parts of the game are boss fights where you get knocked all the time, which gets very annoying but it's also easy to just not get knocked if you know how to play well. Honestly i wish i could replay JSRF like the first time, when you get lost everywhere, spend huge amount of time in the game, fall off buildings and get knocked out by bosses, but just like the first game, cool soundtrack and artstyle makes you wanna keep going. I never played a game that made me digging it just because of visuals and stuff. This franchise deserves more love, that's why i'm working on russian translation for JSRF, to bring new fans to franchise. This franchise is more than just "that one dreamcast classic" game, there's absolutely no other game that is like JSR.

[@Schizo58008]

In NA people called it jet set even when it said grind

[@kidanarchy2105]

It's alive!

[@Derrek-y1o]

The game was the main reason I picked the OG Xbox over the PS2. It was the pack in game and I had to get it

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Very good video. Play the original a lot just to vibe and have recently bit the bullet to just emulate Future. Super confused about why they avoided consoles after, I get sales are important to continue a series but desire from devs with pull (or lack thereof) are just as an important factor of deciding that I'm realizing. They should've taken the hints from all the inspired indie stuff and even attempts to pitch to an official new title, but I guess they just weren't about it until whatever needed to change did recently. Looking forward to the next game, personally hope it goes for the atmosphere and vibe of the first with a mix of the structure if it and future. But I'll just be happy to see Sega themselves finally let the Rudies free again

[@derpydashdjblazekin]

jsr on switch would be good but imagine with the motion controls as an option for the graffiti task heck a vr remake would be the best thing ever.

[@simbacanee3767]

Until this day Jet Set Radio Future is the best game i have ever played. It's ashame sega wont continue it

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

I pre-ordered JSR before pre-ordering was even a thing. I payed for it up front at a local video rental store and then they called me to come get it when the game dropped! :P It was worth it too

[@onthedre]

JSR controls is really good but they do require a learning curve. It's similar to Sonic games where you're going to suck ass first time you play them, but the more you play them the easier and more "buttery" your gameplay becomes. I played the game on Android first and managed to master it by my 2nd playthrough so I think the controls are excellent, but it's dependent on how frequently you play video games and have a feel for physics in general.

[@GregCubed]

11:45 my college town has THREE burger kings in it, there’s 0 need for it 😭

[@JeffCompass]

My hometown has barely anything in it lmao

[@Funky245]

16:13 DUUUDE ROCKET POWER BEACH BANDITS VIDEO GAME I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO PLAYED THAT, SHOUTOUT TO NINJA COMPASS

[@MadAdz64]

I cant wait for BOMBRUSH CYBERFUNK!!

[@xFALLENxELeMenTZ]

I remember being introduced to this game by buying the Xbox bundle it came with when I got the console and instantly fell in love

[@whimmmmy]

It's nice to finally hear someone offer criticism for JSR's gameplay. JSRF's only real problem is the constant failure to tell you where the fuck you're supposed to go in the overworld and missions. But JSR is a game that has so much constant bullshit in a lot of levels that it actually had me questioning why I should continue playing a game that's design philosophy seemed to be pointless masochism. I've never been so conflicted with a game that has probably the greatest art/music direction of all time imo, but also some of the most flawed and infuriating gameplay. I view something like Katamari Damacy as an idea of how great JSR could have been if there was the same level of stellar art/music, but with gameplay that matched that standard. I really really hope the new game fixes the bullshit instead of trying to stay faithful in the wrong places.

[@le563]

I'm so hyped for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk!!!! And JSRF is my favourite in terms of art style and gameplay, the og was too stressful for me 😅

[@WilliamMcCarthyIII]

25:17 my cousin struggled with this a lot on his first playthrough.

[@deeplyZinc]

Don’t worry I also struggled with that elevator level lol

[@JeffCompass]

LMAO we’re in this together!

[@darkshortyx]

Great video! And I can't wait for bomfunk cyber rush!!!

[@derpysquid6595]

You should’ve talked about the vr chat map someone made. It’s fucking crazy for a vr chat map

[@McCknNHashBrown]

JSRF would do great on the new Xbox. I miss it. It came with my original Xbox and I played it so much!!

[@FossyPickles]

wowza! this video's gonna be a year old in 4 days

[@JeffCompass]

Isn’t that crazy!

[@JamesTDG]

Fun fact: there are JSRF fan remakes out there, I actually tried one out and it was pretty good

[@MaryTownsendRyokansDomain]

Jet Set Radio I love it because of two reason Original Music and Gameplay, oh the third reason is the unique art style. 😁

[@Kgmaster895]

23:11 he..he just like me! HE JUST LIKE ME FRRR

[@NinjastarCompass]

Still waiting on that typing jet pc port smh

[@mattnordsell9760]

I have heard that the reason that Burger King restaurants are so close to McDonald's often is because they believe that the closer they are to McDonald''s the more successful they are.

[@RelaxAlexX]

That crazy taxi mobile game was good can’t lie

[@carecoable]

This is a cool analysis! Also, this would have been a good opportunity to collaborate with LegalEagle, but maybe it'd be good for another video. Regardless, thanks for making more JSR content!

[@amysymiltongamequeen6292]

Tomorrow is Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's release. People wonders if I should get one as fans of JSR, but I got a mixed feeling of the game even though it does have similar charm to Jet Set Radio but... anyway, you should get the game if you love JSR, man. If the game turns out to be entertaining just like JSR, I'm getting it too for sure

[@Sonicfalcon16]

Its funny because Skies of Arcadia got on the gamecube so idk if this was before or after but thats also a good series that needs a re-release

[@retroman7000-1]

Looking forward to Cyberfunk, tho i'll always love JSR!!

[@lukehighwalker8932]

Bring back jet set radio

[@jaacketexe8852]

great watch

[@clownworldcitizen3505]

San Francisco is super progressive if you just ignore the mass homelessness and crime. Let's also forget about the streets smelling like piss and shit.

[@bruddanecessity34]

5:28 i hate(d) this race sooooo much, i would lose to beat all the time, because the developers decided to make beat play almost perfectly, and you always get caught on stuff because combo is a tank compared to beat. (this level is a contributing factor why i don’t care to speedrun jsr)

[@fredreichmendiola9255]

underrated channel

[@JeffCompass]

Thank you!!!

[@lakeslake4122]

20:13, that was the day I was born.