Jet Set Radio Future

About

Jet Set Radio Future casts you as a rookie graffiti artist in a neon-soaked dystopian Tokyo ruled by a corporate police force. You and your crew ride inline skates to tag rival territories, smash through obstacles, and battle Rokkaku enforcers while an electrifying mix of hip-hop and J-pop blares. The game’s cel-shaded visuals pop with color as you customize your team’s look and carve paths through the city’s districts. Combat blends acrobatic takedowns with environmental chaos, and progression hinges on reclaiming streets from opposing gangs. The game’s retro-futuristic charm and infectious soundtrack stand out, backed by a Metacritic score of 89. Critics praised its inventive level design and energetic multiplayer modes, including split-screen chaos for up to four players. With 21 unlockable characters and a sandbox approach to exploration, it rewards creativity over repetition. Released in 2002, it remains a cult favorite for its bold art direction and fast-paced action.

Storyline

Jet Set Radio Future is set in Tokyo-To, Japan, in 2024, where a street gang known as the GG's is fighting for control over the streets against rival gangs, as well as the big and powerful corporation known as the Rokkaku Group, led by Gouji Rokkaku. The Rokkaku Group is attempting to sieze control of Tokyo by force and convert it to a totalitarian police state. The game initially puts the player in control of YoYo, an aspiring member of the GG's, who has to pass a series of simple tests to join, essentially forming a tutorial for the player. Once this is complete, the player is free to explore Tokyo-to and start the fight against the Rokakku Group and rival gangs as either YoYo, Corn or Gum, and play as up to 21 other unlockable characters throughout the game.