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Shin Force ~ Xbox ~
Jet Set Radio Future
Shinobi
Previewed
02.25.2002
Publisher
Sega
Developer
Smilebit
Format
1x DVD
Origin
Import / Domestic
Available
2002 (Japan)
Feb. 27, 2002 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
Multi 3rd Person
Genre
Action / Skating
Player(s)
1-4
Options
Backup
Vibration
Requires
n/a
Importable
n/a
02.25.2002
     > Nearly two years ago, the original Jet Set Radio hit the Dreamcast with it's flashy graphics and unique gameplay.  Sega has decided to continue the series on Xbox, most likely because of its target customer (full grown -- lmao) and place in the videogame market (new system with building library).  Now that the  media is singing the tune of the original, we'll just have to see if that's enough to garner the desired sales.

     > It's 2024 in Neo Tokyo.  Jet Set Radio Future (JSRF) has you controlling various characters whose job it is to mark their territory with graffiti while skating around on high tech jet-skates.  Compete against rival gangs, perform stunts and evade the cops in living, breathing cityscapes!  New tricks include the ability to grind up the side of a building while executing multiple combos.  Actually, you'll be amazed at just how many structures you can grind on!  Also, I understand that "tagging" (leaving graffiti) has been simplified, as compared to the original game -- yay!

     > JSRF is presented in classic cel animation with all the latest effects the Xbox can muster.  If you thought the Dreamcast original was sweet looking, wait until you see the Xbox sequel in action!  Nearly unlimited sight distance, much more complex environments, and a rock solid frame rate.  Multi-player modes with cooperative and competitive gameplay are sure to add longevity.  All that plus the obligatory cutting edge hip-hop and techno soundtrack you've come to know and love.

First Impression
     > With titles like Sega Rally 2, Typing of the Dead, and Gunvalkryie in their library, Smilebit is quickly becoming a top Sega developer.  Even though the Dreamcast original was critically acclaimed (after the fact), I think Sega is facing an uphill battle with its original games.  Nonetheless, I do think Smilebit will come through with JSRF for the savvy game buyer on Xbox.
Potential
Overall: 9
~ Shinobi ~
pictures courtesy: Sega

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