Lace up your skates for Jet Set Radio, Smilebit’s 2000 action gem that stormed the Sega Dreamcast on June 29, 2000 (Japan), hitting North America October 31 and PC/iOS/Android/Vita/Xbox 360/PS3 later. This isn’t just a game—it’s a cel-shaded rebellion where you, a rollerblading Rudie, join the GG gang to tag Tokyo-to’s streets, dodging cops and rival crews in a graffiti-fueled turf war. With a cult following that still vibes in 2025 and over 1 million Dreamcast copies sold, Jet Set Radio is a stylish, timeless blast!
Grind rails, wall-ride billboards, and spray tags—controls are tight, chaining tricks to boost speed as you evade Rokkaku’s goons, tanks, and choppers across Shibuya-cho, Benten-cho, and Kogane-cho. Collect spray cans, pull off combos, and recruit beat-droppers like Beat or Gum—each Rudie’s a vibe with unique stats. Sega’s Toejam engine pops—cartoon visuals, fluid moves, and a Hideki Naganuma OST that slaps with funk, hip-hop, and J-pop (think “Sweet Soul Brother”). No DLC, just pure Dreamcast soul—though the 2012 HD port polishes textures and adds widescreen flair.
The vibe? Y2K street culture meets anarchic cool—think neon-lit grind spots, boombox beats, and a pirate radio DJ (Professor K) hyping your chaos. The story’s loose—Rokkaku’s corporate grip versus the GG’s spray-can freedom—packed with attitude and Sega cameos (Crazy Taxi, anyone?). Solo shines, with multiplayer tag battles in later ports—critics (94 on Metacritic retroactively) and fans worship its swagger. Playable via emulation or HD re-releases, Jet Set Radio dares you to own the streets. Strap on and spray the town!