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[ArtHands]

A successful launch on PC Steam!

 

[Deft Beck]

Good for them! Worth the wait. I will probably wait for a discount, though.

 

[SF Kosmo]

BRC is the truth. I wasn't actually expecting much after being let down by other projects like Hover, but BRC actually nails the JSRF formula amazingly well.

 

[intbal]

Hopefully this game is a massive sales success.

That's the only thing that could convince the reluctant parties to agree to re-up the license for JSRF and let Microsoft add it to backwards compatibility.

 

[Dcr1d3r]

BRC is the truth. I wasn't actually expecting much after being let down by other projects like Hover, but BRC actually nails the JSRF formula amazingly well.

That's good to hear... I'll have to check it out

 

[NeverYouMind]

Seems fun, but the art style does not resonate with me. Maybe mods will change that... I will keep an eye on it.

 

[Raelgun]

That's good to hear... I'll have to check it out

its fantastic - i think it improves on the JSR formula in a lot of areas too - like the way the story is presented - and the graffiti and skating mechanics

 

[M.W.]

Didn't like it, refunded. Great reviews though.

 

[Gambit2483]

Hopefully this game is a massive sales success.

That's the only thing that could convince the reluctant parties to agree to re-up the license for JSRF and let Microsoft add it to backwards compatibility.

Something tells me it won't, as much as I want it to. Gamers nowadays will gladly pay $70 for the latest Madden or COD but will balk at anything else that doesn't have the latest greatest graphics or the "Nintendo" stamp on it.

Team Reptile should have released this @ $30 for more mass appeal and impulse buys

 

[NeverYouMind]

I just need an aesthetically pleasing avatar to play with and I am in like Flint at 40 USD on GOG.

 

[SF Kosmo]

its fantastic - i think it improves on the JSR formula in a lot of areas too - like the way the story is presented - and the graffiti and skating mechanics

The story is more fleshed out but I don't necessarily like that. I kind of prefer the more minimal story of JSR.

But the controls and mechanics are actually much improved, it really addresses the part of those games that have aged hardest.

 

[StueyDuck]

Happy to hear it's success..

Was personally never really a JSR fan, to me it was lesser Tony hawks/SSX etc (come at me bro) but I am intrigued none the less. Maybe if it hits a good steam sale I'll jump in

 

[rofif]

A shameless copycat game which people review with nostalgia?
Looks pretty good.

 

[Dr.D00p]

Just a shame the soundtrack isn't in the same class as JSR & JSRF as it would have made it a complete package.

 

[March Climber]

A shameless copycat game which people review with nostalgia?

Have you also fallen down the rabbit hole of negativity rofif ? You usually gravitate towards underdog games, regardless of inspiration.

 

[gaming_again]

Just a shame the soundtrack isn't in the same class as JSR & JSRF as it would have made it a complete package.

Nothing has been since.

 

[Dr.D00p]

Nothing has been since.

I hope someone finds a way to mod the game and let's you inject the old soundtracks as I genuinely don't like a single track in this game.

Music was half the experience in the first two games.

 

[rofif]

Have you also fallen down the rabbit hole of negativity rofif ? You usually gravitate towards underdog games, regardless of inspiration.

Mmm maybe I did. Good you highlight that.
I should be more positive

 

[March Climber]

Just a shame the soundtrack isn't in the same class as JSR & JSRF as it would have made it a complete package.

Nothing has been since.

I hope someone finds a way to mod the game and let's you inject the old soundtracks as I genuinely don't like a single track in this game.

Music was half the experience in the first two games.

People underestimate the massive amount of importance that the A&R position holds when making good songs feel 100% cohesive on an album(let alone a video game), and no one ever mentioned T/K's importance along with Hideki Naganuma's.

By saying this, I'm saying that BRC's soundtrack is good, but certain placements are off and certain vibes aren't read correctly at certain points in the game. It would have been the same case if they had leaned too heavily into Hideki Nagamuma's style with JSR and JRSF soundtracks instead of A&R finding ways of mixing in a bit of licensed rock, hip hop, soul, and grunge to offset his style, at key areas and key points of the game. On top of that, making sure that the correct songs are chosen from these genres.

The good news is that if successful, BRC devs can always learn from this and other mistakes, and make their own BRCF.

 

[N0S]

Hopefully this game is a massive sales success.

That's the only thing that could convince the reluctant parties to agree to re-up the license for JSRF and let Microsoft add it to backwards compatibility.

Ah yes. Just like the recent Tony Hawk remake. A madsive sale succes.

 

[March Climber]

Ah yes. Just like the recent Tony Hawk remake. A madsive sale succes.

To be fair, would you really want another half-baked team being assigned to a new Tony Hawk game?

 

[YCoCg]

I hope someone finds a way to mod the game and let's you inject the old soundtracks as I genuinely don't like a single track in this game.

Music was half the experience in the first two games.

The music in the originals took some time to grow appreciation and this soundtrack will be the same, I remember a lot of people liking the soundtrack back then but a good amount thought it was too "weird" as well.

 

[keefged4]

I hope someone finds a way to mod the game and let's you inject the old soundtracks as I genuinely don't like a single track in this game.

Music was half the experience in the first two games.

You can - https://thunderstore.io/c/bomb-rush-cyberfunk/p/Glomzubuk/TrackRemix/

 

[keefged4]

This is literally JSR 3. It's amazing. Reviews are well deserved

 

[Ishma3L]

This is hands down the best possible outcome JSR/JSRF fans could have hoped for. It's polished, buttery-smooth, fun, artistically relevant, earwormy, and the list goes on. I'm really surprised it hasn't received more coverage. Apparently all that love for the franchise was artificial. If you are a fan (or think you're one) of those games, this is it. This is the game.

 

[Silver Wattle]

Is this some remastered Dreamcast game?
Looks like a bad air gear knock-off, also music is bad.

 

[64gigabyteram]

That's the only thing that could convince the reluctant parties to agree to re-up the license for JSRF and let Microsoft add it to backwards compatibility.

you could do that... or you can just play this, since it looks to be better than JSRF in every concievable way.

or emulate using xemu that works too

 

[SF Kosmo]

Just a shame the soundtrack isn't in the same class as JSR & JSRF as it would have made it a complete package.

I would say at least some of the sountrack is. The sountrack is excellent overall. But obviously without the access to licensed songs and such and less Naganuma.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Is this some remastered Dreamcast game?
Looks like a bad air gear knock-off, also music is bad.

What the fuck is an air gear?

 

[Ishma3L]

What the fuck is an air gear?

it's edgy.

 

[Interfectum]

This is hands down the best possible outcome JSF fans could have hoped for. It's polished, buttery-smooth, fun, artistically relevant, earwormy, and the list goes on. I'm really surprised it hasn't received more coverage. Apparently all that love for the franchise was artificial. If you are a fan (or think you're one) of those games, this is it. This is the game.

The game is climbing the sales charts. No doubt influencers will hop on the bandwagon soon, then the media will catch on.

 

[Esppiral]

I LOVE Jet set Radio, this game nails the aesthetics (partially) but gameplay wise is nothing like Jet set Radio, played for about 3h and it didn't click with me.

 

[March Climber]

What the fuck is an air gear?

The truth, shall set you free.


Sky 2 High!

Spoiler

The closest thing we had to a Jet Set Radio anime

 

[gaming_again]

This is hands down the best possible outcome JSF fans could have hoped for. It's polished, buttery-smooth, fun, artistically relevant, earwormy, and the list goes on. I'm really surprised it hasn't received more coverage. Apparently all that love for the franchise was artificial. If you are a fan (or think you're one) of those games, this is it. This is the game.

I'll be getting it on the ps5 for sure.

 

[Dr.D00p]

I would say at least some of the sountrack is. The sountrack is excellent overall. But obviously without the access to licensed songs and such and less Naganuma.

Obviously soundtracks are very subjective but I know what I like and having listened to the games soundtrack in full, I know that I really don't like any of it.

Like REZ, the music in JSR & JSRF pulled me into a perfect place when playing, but this just doesn't do it for me.

 

[lachesis]

Didn't even realize it came out! Going to check it out. . Was quite excited about this game. Hope it plays well on Steamdeck!

 

[Gambit2483]

This is hands down the best possible outcome JSF fans could have hoped for. It's polished, buttery-smooth, fun, artistically relevant, earwormy, and the list goes on. I'm really surprised it hasn't received more coverage. Apparently all that love for the franchise was artificial. If you are a fan (or think you're one) of those games, this is it. This is the game.

Something tells me Team Reptile didn't send out many review codes. A lot of the major review outlets might be overlooking the game unless they get a review code. It's a shame because it's really one of the best indie based games I've played in a long long time.

 

[March Climber]

Something tells me Team Reptile didn't send out many review codes. A lot of the major review outlets might be overlooking the game unless they get a review code. It's a shame because it's really one of the best indie based games I've played in a long long time.

This and En Garde! are unfortunately being sandwiched between a ton of heavy hitters. Both games are great underdogs of fun.

 

[NeverYouMind]

This is hands down the best possible outcome JSF fans could have hoped for. It's polished, buttery-smooth, fun, artistically relevant, earwormy, and the list goes on. I'm really surprised it hasn't received more coverage. Apparently all that love for the franchise was artificial. If you are a fan (or think you're one) of those games, this is it. This is the game.

I am just not a fan of cyber shit. Same reason I could not enjoy Metal Gear Revengeance. If its minimized by mods, I will probably be able to enjoy this.

 

[Keihart]

Seems fun, but the art style does not resonate with me. Maybe mods will change that... I will keep an eye on it.

the aesthetics are like 90% of the experience, dont hold your breath

 

[Keihart]

deserved, the game doesnt just feel like JSR, but like an actual sequel informed by the previous games without having to lean on the license. It explores the gameplay mechanics and tries to improve upon them while also triying to keep some of the vibe in the aesthetics while adding some of their own spin on things.

I dont think SEGA would of done better, only better outcome would of been a SEGA cooperation project with Team Reptile....probably.

♫just cant get enuf, rising to the top ♫

 

[Keihart]

I am just not a fan of cyber shit. Same reason I could not enjoy Metal Gear Revengeance. If its minimized by mods, I will probably be able to enjoy this.

shit out of luck, the cyber shit its central to the plot even, its aesthetically coherent in all aspects.

 

[Ishma3L]

Just completed the final story mission. Same opinion as before. Easily one of my favorite games of 2023 thus far.

Hopefully more people will give this a shot.

 

[Gambit2483]

Just completed the final story mission. Same opinion as before. Easily one of my favorite games of 2023 thus far.

Hopefully more people will give this a shot.

I'm hoping it wins Indie GOTY and that gives it more eyes because It's a damn shame that it's been out for a week now and there's not even a Metacritic score because not enough reviews exist.

We have what is basically the best possible spiritual successor to JSR and there's hardly any outlets talking about it..

 

[lachesis]

Bought it on Steam along with the ost. Haven't gotten too far into, but crashed my old pc…. Works great on Steam Deck though! Finished 1st intro chapter only, so only thing that I can comment is that controls feels like JSR/JSRF - which is good thing too!

Was thinking about getting it on Switch - but not being locked 60fps made me choose to go with PC ver. Too bad there isn't a physical version…

Hope the game does well!

 

[Gambit2483]

Bought it on Steam along with the ost. Haven't gotten too far into, but crashed my old pc…. Works great on Steam Deck though! Finished 1st intro chapter only, so only thing that I can comment is that controls feels like JSR/JSRF - which is good thing too!

Was thinking about getting it on Switch - but not being locked 60fps made me choose to go with PC ver. Too bad there isn't a physical version…

Hope the game does well!

Too bad mate, it looks absolutely gorgeous on that OLED screen. The colors pop!

 

[Elder Legend]

A shameless copycat game which people review with nostalgia?
Looks pretty good.

Not as shameless as Forspoken though

 

[lachesis]

Too bad mate, it looks absolutely gorgeous on that OLED screen. The colors pop!

I'm sure it does! I actually plan to connect and play on my old CRT monitor or mostly play on 65" OLED, using my 2nd PC.
Thank goodness that it doesn't require greatest GPU at all. My PC on TV is running on GTX 660ti. LOL. (or just do the steam link from my main rig)

 

[ChoosableOne]

there's not even a Metacritic score because not enough reviews exist.

Currently, the PC version has a review score of 73 based on 5 reviews. Pacing, story, and combat sections have been criticized overall.

 

[Fat Frog]

Some people said it was litteraly JSR3.
Well, not exactly. That's a good evolution but don't forget JSRF has been released 20 years ago, not in 2020...
Holy crap, JSRF still has one of the most impressive cell shading ever made. (Bomber City could sometimes look a simple HD Remaster of that classic. It's not an insult but it proves tgat JSRF was a cutting edge production)