October 26, 2010

JSRF - A blast from the futuristic past



"Return to the futuristic streets of Tokyo-to for more extreme inline skating and artistic turf-marking in Jet Set Radio Future. Though more a critical than commercial success, Sega's late-2000 release of Smilebit's Jet Grind Radio (titled Jet Set Radio in Japan) had an impact that continues to influence the field of game development. This sequel is designed to retain and enhance the innovative gameplay and exquisite presentation that were so engaging in the original."
This was one of the many definitions given for a game that took gritty street graffiti and loud techno, and made it a unique gaming experience. Jet Set Radio Future was mile stone for the "next-gen" consoles at the time of its release. Its unique art style introduced cell shading to the masses, blending anime style artwork and real world appearances together.
Though it has collected dust over the years, true video game enthusiasts still might find this little gem true entertainment among all the current and new release to come. If you haven't tried JSRF, you don't know what you're missing. If you have, then you might want to kick off your shoes and throw on some techno-neon headphones for the hell of it.

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