Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and in the case of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, it’s got SEGA’s legendary graffiti sim Jet Set Radio on lock. It’s actually incredible how closely this latest trailer reflects the look of the Dreamcast original: the fonts, the heads-up display, the animations, the shading – it’s an immaculate recreation.
The game’s coming out on 1st September on PlayStation platforms by the way, which is two weeks later than PC and Nintendo Switch – a small wait, but it could have been worse we suppose. The trailer description notes that the title will cost $39.99, which immediately strikes us as a little steep, although we’ve yet to be able to really appreciate the full scale of the package.
As long-time Jet Set Radio fans, we’re excited by the idea of this – although we can’t help but feel it looks a little too close to SEGA’s game for our tastes. Then again, it’s been over two decades since Jet Set Radio Future released, so it’s time someone resurrected the concept (of love) – although there are rumours of a new official entry swirling as well.
[source youtube.com]
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If this lives up to expectation, this is a GotY contender for me.
I dunno how I feel about it personally. Like, don't get me wrong, it looks great. But it barely has any identity of its own, even the dancing animation the characters are doing is straight out of Jet Set Radio.
On the one hand, I love it. On the other hand... I dunno. At what point is it not just plagiarism?
bum rush cyberjunk needs some cold and rob zombie on that soundtrack
@KaijuKaiser If it’s what it looks like and that’s the spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, that’s pure excellence. Seriously though, I’ve played at least 15-20 games I’ve really enjoyed this year already, so I’m not desperate for it to be what it could be, but, man, Jet Set Radio coming back in any form or shape, is a wonderful thing.
Yass ! Up for anything arcadey like 😀 If Sega can't be arsed bringing some of their mountain of classics back (and NOT as those live service super games that were talked about) then let some other devs have a go.
Good or bad that's one hell of a name for a video game.
I agree that it walks a weird line. It's clearly homage but it really is following JSR to a T. On the other hand, I can't feel like it's ripping JSR off if Sega isn't actively using the license.
I hope they improve on JSR's controls though. The PS3 re-release was pretty jarring to play.
Its not too dissimilar from other fans recreating their favourite games as the original publisher has either been swallowed up or has not made any sequels. Like Ballistic NG is a loveletter to Wipeout 3.
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