![]() ![]() The analog controls are actually not as responsive as one would want, which is made all the more difficult when trying to tag while being bombarded by tear gas and gunfire. Tagging is often an analog stick quick time event, and time management in choosing your tagging areas is key, as after a certain number of targets are tagged, stronger police forces are unleashed. The skaters all perform like bricks on wheels - not much tight handling - while the tagging motions are hit or miss in their responsiveness. ![]() While the techniques are simplistic in their execution - your skates magnetically attach to any grindable object - you’ll find yourself fighting with the camera and clunky movement controls, just as you did with the original. However, when it comes to the gameplay, you’ll find not much has changed. The HD coat of paint works well, and series fans will be thrilled to know that, except for two tracks, all the songs from every regional version of the game are included - to be honest, I don’t even remember which ones didn’t make the cut). The dark outlines give everything a graffiti quality, not just the art you’re so intent on tagging onto walls and the occasional person. When compared to the original, this new version just seems so much brighter. The cel-shaded graphics popped back in the day, but the widescreen presentation and updated resolution really help this title shine. On the plus side, the HD visual upgrade is fantastic. The whole experience is offset by the game’s striking cel-shaded visuals and diverse soundtrack of J-pop, techno, and hip hop tracks. Tagging is done with directional motions on the analog stick, and tricks are performed almost automatically as you grind on rails, wallride, and flip about after jumping. The concept of Jet Set Radio is fairly simple: street gangs tag neighborhoods and speed about the city on hi-tech in-line skates while avoiding the police and rival gang members. MSRP: $9.99 (PC, PSN, Vita) / 800 Microsoft Points (XBLA) Released: Septem(PS+) / Septem(PSN) / Septem(PC, XBLA) / Octo(Vita) Jet Set Radio (PC, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Vita, Xbox Live Arcade ) ![]() Is the new HD re-release of Jet Set Radio one of those? The same can be said for a lot of things. ![]() For example, I was never good at in-line skating, and I’m still pretty terrible at it now. What was a fond, fun memory once before may not hold up as well almost 12 years later. In-line skating, graffiti, techno-infused Japanese pop, and the Sega Dreamcast ruled my life, in and out of gaming. ![]()
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