Jet Set Radio Future
Encyclopedia
Jet Set Radio Future is a video game developed by Smilebit and the sequel to Jet Set Radio
. The game is also known as Jet Grind Radio. It was published by Sega
. It was released on February 25, 2002 in the United States, near the beginning of the Xbox
's lifespan. After the game's initial release, it was added alongside Sega GT 2002
onto a single disc and bundled with new Xbox systems.
Similar to the original
, it depicts a future Tokyo
where freedom of expression is outlawed. The user plays a character in the GG's, a gang of in-line skating graffiti
artists who skate around Tokyo covering up rival gangs' graffiti, knocking over Rokkaku police, and dancing to the eclectic soundtrack. The game uses a cel-shaded style of animation, and has been widely acclaimed for its unique music style, detailed art, and gameplay.
, a group of teenage skaters (Groups collectively referred to as Rudies) called the GGs vie for control of the many districts of Tokyo against many rival groups. A mega corporate enterprise (the Rokkaku Group) has taken over the many districts of the city and their leader is now the mayor of Tokyo. It is oppressing the people, taking away freedom of speech and expression, and is forcing other gang members to give up their territory using the corrupt police force of Tokyo.
The game begins with the player in control of a character called Yoyo, who has to complete a set of basic training exercise to prove himself worthy of joining the GGs. After these challenges are completed, the game is interrupted by a pirate radio broadcast by 'DJ Professor K' who fills the player in on the turmoil within Tokyo. After this cutscene, the player is released into Tokyo itself, where they pursue their mission to 'bury Tokyo in graffiti' and fight the authoritarian Rokkaku Police.
, BS 2000
(the side project of Adrock of the Beastie Boys
), Hideki Naganuma
, Scapegoat Wax
, The Latch Brothers
(including Mike D of the Beastie Boys
, Chris "Wag" Wagner and Kenny Tick Salcido
), Cibo Matto
and The Prunes.
. Furthermore, many characters had their names changed when Sega localized the game for the American market.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
allowed most users to play the game on the Xbox 360
. This update was not compatible with the Sega Bundled version (packaged on the same disc as Sega GT 2002
), nor was there any PAL support.
Later, Microsoft released an update on July 12, 2007, fixing many of the bugs gamers had come across since the initial patch. The fix also enabled the owners of the bundled version and all PAL region
s to play JSRF on their Xbox 360. However, the bundled PAL version will not work through a VGA cable, as the menu for selecting which game to play only works in 50Hz. The bundled PAL version is playable only with a RCA, YUV, SCART or HDMI cable.
Today, the bundled version Sega GT 2002/JSRF is compatible with the Xbox 360, although some features slowdown during busy scenes. For example, when skating in 99th Street (on the bundled version) the player may experience some minor to severe slowdowns.
. Players can grind
through rails and skate backwards. When a player is skating fast, they can come to a quick stop by performing an advanced inline-skating move called the powerslide
. Several characters also appear to have removed the middle two wheels from their skates, a slight modification usually done to make grinding easier.
gave the game a 9.1/10 and called it "one of the coolest titles around" but that it also fails to reach classic status because it was "not enough of a challenge." GameSpot
issued an 8.7/10 describing it as "one of the better Xbox games to date" and disagreeing with IGN, claimed the game "offered a serious challenge." Despite positive reviews, this was not followed by high sales, landing it the title of the most unfairly ignored game in the OXM UK awards the year of its release. However, the game has a large cult following.
Jet Set Radio
is a video game for the Dreamcast, developed by Smilebit and published by Sega on June 29, 2000. A 2D version of the game was later released for Game Boy Advance; this version was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by THQ. Its sequel, Jet Set Radio Future was released 2 years later for...
. The game is also known as Jet Grind Radio. It was published by Sega
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
. It was released on February 25, 2002 in the United States, near the beginning of the Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
's lifespan. After the game's initial release, it was added alongside Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002 is the sequel to Wow Entertainment's Racing Game Sega GT, released in Japan late in 2002 as a competitor to the PlayStation 2's highly successful Gran Turismo 3. The game was originally intended to be released for the Dreamcast, but when the Dreamcast was discontinued in 2001, the game...
onto a single disc and bundled with new Xbox systems.
Similar to the original
Jet Set Radio
is a video game for the Dreamcast, developed by Smilebit and published by Sega on June 29, 2000. A 2D version of the game was later released for Game Boy Advance; this version was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by THQ. Its sequel, Jet Set Radio Future was released 2 years later for...
, it depicts a future Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
where freedom of expression is outlawed. The user plays a character in the GG's, a gang of in-line skating graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
artists who skate around Tokyo covering up rival gangs' graffiti, knocking over Rokkaku police, and dancing to the eclectic soundtrack. The game uses a cel-shaded style of animation, and has been widely acclaimed for its unique music style, detailed art, and gameplay.
Story
In futuristic TokyoTokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, a group of teenage skaters (Groups collectively referred to as Rudies) called the GGs vie for control of the many districts of Tokyo against many rival groups. A mega corporate enterprise (the Rokkaku Group) has taken over the many districts of the city and their leader is now the mayor of Tokyo. It is oppressing the people, taking away freedom of speech and expression, and is forcing other gang members to give up their territory using the corrupt police force of Tokyo.
The game begins with the player in control of a character called Yoyo, who has to complete a set of basic training exercise to prove himself worthy of joining the GGs. After these challenges are completed, the game is interrupted by a pirate radio broadcast by 'DJ Professor K' who fills the player in on the turmoil within Tokyo. After this cutscene, the player is released into Tokyo itself, where they pursue their mission to 'bury Tokyo in graffiti' and fight the authoritarian Rokkaku Police.
Music
The music was played in a premixed format consisting of certain playlists directed to certain levels. The music was in stereo and was not interactive, although there is a jukebox and the end of the game features a song only available through the jukebox. Additionally, the soundtrack introduces artists that are either foreign, not found mainstream or work under gaming licenses such as Guitar VaderGuitar Vader
was a Japanese underground indie rock band. Formed in 1998, the band is best known for their contributions to the soundtracks of Sega's Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future games....
, BS 2000
BS 2000
BS 2000 is the name of a musical side project of Beastie Boys' Adam "Adrock" Horovitz and Amery "AWOL" Smith also with tracks featuring Janay North. In 1997, BS 2000 released their vinyl-only self-titled debut...
(the side project of Adrock of the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
), Hideki Naganuma
Hideki Naganuma
is a Japanese music composer who primarily does work for video game soundtracks.His style is one that primarily mixes Japanese techno, funk, soul, and hip-hop elements to create a unique and vivid sound. Naganuma is most famous for his original compositions used in the Dreamcast game Jet Set Radio...
, Scapegoat Wax
Scapegoat Wax
Scapegoat Wax was an American hip-hop/rap/breakbeat band from Chico, California that was started by Marty James and Johnny Z ....
, The Latch Brothers
The Latch Brothers
The Latch Brothers are Mike D , Wag , and Tick .-History:The Latch Brothers are a production group/band/Beastie Boys side...
(including Mike D of the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
, Chris "Wag" Wagner and Kenny Tick Salcido
Kenny Tick Salcido
Kenny "Tick" Salcido is a member of The Latch Brothers production group with Mike D. of Beastie Boys and Wag , Remixer/beat maker/producer , Music Supervisor Single Ladies , Disconnected), and has held positions at several music record labels as A&R and...
), Cibo Matto
Cibo Matto
Cibo Matto are a New York City-based band formed by two Japanese women, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori, in 1994...
and The Prunes.
| Soundtrack listing |
|---|
Characters
Jet Set Radio Future has a total of 24 playable characters, several of whom were not featured in Jet Set RadioJet Set Radio
is a video game for the Dreamcast, developed by Smilebit and published by Sega on June 29, 2000. A 2D version of the game was later released for Game Boy Advance; this version was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by THQ. Its sequel, Jet Set Radio Future was released 2 years later for...
. Furthermore, many characters had their names changed when Sega localized the game for the American market.
- Beat
- Gum
- Corn
- Yoyo
- Combo
- Rhyth
- Garam
- Boogie
- Jazz
- Soda
- Cube
- Clutch
Teams/Gangs
- The GG's (the players)
- Poison Jam
- The Love Shockers
- Rapid 99
- The Immortals
- The Noise Tanks
- The Doom Riders
- Rokkaku Police
- Golden Rhinos
Secret Characters
- Poison Jam
- Rapid 99
- Immortal
- Noise Tank
- Doom Rider
- Love Shocker
- Potts (Yoyo's dog)
- Roboy
- NT-3000 (NT stands for Noise Tank)
- Zero Beat
- Rokkaku Gouji (Goji)
- A.KU.MU
Areas/Territories
- The Garage
Chapter 1
- Dogenzaka Hill
- Shibuya Terminal
Chapter 2
- Rokkaku-Dai Heights
- Chuo Street
- 99th Street
Chapter 3
- Tokyo Underground Sewage Facility
- Bottom of the Tokyo Underground Sewage Facility
Chapter 4
- Hikage Street
- Kibogaoka Hill
- The Skyscraper District and Pharaoh Park
- Highway Zero
Chapter 5
- The Future Site of the Rokkaku Expo Stadium
Chapter 6
- Sky Dinosaurian Square
Chapter 7
- The Fortified Residential Zone
Chapter 8
- The Site of the Tokyo Line (accessible only once)
- ??? (accessible only once)
Chapter 9
- This game is still playable after it's been completed. At this time you can work to unlock secret characters, complete challenges to collect Graffiti Souls, and unlock the secret message that comes with them.
Xbox 360 backwards compatibility
On April 19, 2007, a backwards compatibility update from MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
allowed most users to play the game on the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. This update was not compatible with the Sega Bundled version (packaged on the same disc as Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002 is the sequel to Wow Entertainment's Racing Game Sega GT, released in Japan late in 2002 as a competitor to the PlayStation 2's highly successful Gran Turismo 3. The game was originally intended to be released for the Dreamcast, but when the Dreamcast was discontinued in 2001, the game...
), nor was there any PAL support.
Later, Microsoft released an update on July 12, 2007, fixing many of the bugs gamers had come across since the initial patch. The fix also enabled the owners of the bundled version and all PAL region
PAL region
The PAL region is a television publication territory which covers most of Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Western Europe...
s to play JSRF on their Xbox 360. However, the bundled PAL version will not work through a VGA cable, as the menu for selecting which game to play only works in 50Hz. The bundled PAL version is playable only with a RCA, YUV, SCART or HDMI cable.
Today, the bundled version Sega GT 2002/JSRF is compatible with the Xbox 360, although some features slowdown during busy scenes. For example, when skating in 99th Street (on the bundled version) the player may experience some minor to severe slowdowns.
Inline Skating Culture
The game has several references to aggressive inline skatingAggressive inline skating
Aggressive inline skating is a form of inline skating, performed on specially designed inline skates with focus on sliding stances known as grinds with a focus on new tricks, stunts and personal style. Participants refer to the activity as "'rollerblading'", "blading", "skating" or "rolling"...
. Players can grind
Grind (sport)
Grinding is a sliding stunt performed in many extreme sports. Stances in which slides are performed are known as grinds.Grinding is performed by sliding across the top of an obstacle, and can be accomplished in a number of ways...
through rails and skate backwards. When a player is skating fast, they can come to a quick stop by performing an advanced inline-skating move called the powerslide
Powerslide (inline skating)
Powerslide is a braking method used in inline skating and skateboarding. It is a relatively advanced way of braking.-Advantages:* Due to its advanced nature, this move commonly impresses onlookers....
. Several characters also appear to have removed the middle two wheels from their skates, a slight modification usually done to make grinding easier.
Reception
JSRF received critical acclaim, with high reviews in gaming websites and magazines. IGNIGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
gave the game a 9.1/10 and called it "one of the coolest titles around" but that it also fails to reach classic status because it was "not enough of a challenge." GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
issued an 8.7/10 describing it as "one of the better Xbox games to date" and disagreeing with IGN, claimed the game "offered a serious challenge." Despite positive reviews, this was not followed by high sales, landing it the title of the most unfairly ignored game in the OXM UK awards the year of its release. However, the game has a large cult following.
External links
- Jet Set Radio Future Official Website (Available in Japanese)