Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

August 18, 2023

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Start your own cypher and dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, combo your tricks and face off with the cops to stake your claim to the sprawling metropolis of New Amsterdam. Red is a graffiti writer who lost his head and instead has a Cyberhead. In search of his roots he …

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Alex de Freitas NintendoWorldReport Aug 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

22.0

"I can recall nearly half a dozen instances of me starting Jet Set Radio with the hope that it would finally click, that I could finally enjoy moving in that world as much as I enjoyed being in it, only …"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"All the pieces come together in the end: the design, the story, and the gameplay. Despite brief hurdles with the combat sections this is one of my favorite games of 2023. I actually hope Team Reptile makes a sequel that …"

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Blake Hester Game Informer Aug 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"This is a shame because there&s;s a fun game here – it&s;s just trapped in a hollow shell. Its final sin is having a miserable story hardly even worth bringing up. It&s;s boring and bad; we can leave it at …"

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Brett Posner-Ferdman Push Square Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

77.0

Story

68.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is no doubt a worthy successor to Jet Set Radio. That’s not to say the game is perfect; there are some notable issues, such as falling through the floor on occasion, as well as the aforementioned poor …"

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Aug 2023
85.0 /100

"While it wears its inspiration on its sleeve, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk manages to evoke a style all its own with its always-stylish REP. For those pining for days gone by – or for those looking for something funky and fresh …"

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Charlie Wacholz IGN Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"No matter how excellent its soundtrack or sense of momentum may be, there&s;s no shaking the sense that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is in a race against its own sense of nostalgia. The game rips, but more often than not it …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Aug 2023
80.0 /100

"Eerie and loving by turn, Bomb Rush Cyberpunk is a gloriously haunted video game."

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Christian Koitka GamesFinest Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the Jet Set Radio successor we never got. The comparison doesn&s;t come out of nowhere, it&s;s practically provoked. Whether it&s;s the visual aesthetics, the cool sounds or the game design. The source of inspiration is obvious. …"

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Aug 2023
80.0 /100

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a real indie treat. Fun gameplay, stellar level design, an absolute bop of a soundtrack, a compelling story – the whole experience just has a lot of soul behind it."

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David Flynn GamingTrend Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has a few problems, but so much soul you can&s;t help but love it. The simple joy of movement alone is well worth writing all over New Amsterdam, but so are the music, visuals, and story. Sure, …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Aug 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a spiritual sequel to Jet Set Radio and makes it clear from the first moment. They have managed to achieve all the defining elements of the Sega title, the aesthetics, the music, in a certain way …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"The mechanics and visual presentation of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk are unbelievably refined. It truly looks and sounds the part of delivering a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio Future. However, it is held back by an underwhelming gameplay structure and …"

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85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"With bumping tunes and Y2K inspirations, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk reminds us that, sometimes, looking back can be a way of moving forward."

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Aug 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the Jet Set Radio successor we have all been waiting far too long for."

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Győző Baki DayOne Aug 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

73.0

"An excellent unofficial sequel to the classic Jet Set Radio games and a smart evolution and modernization of the formula to better fit modern sensitivities and to offer more variety. Sure, the story could have been better and maybe Team …"

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Isaiah Rosier NookGaming Aug 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"I’m confident in saying that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a game that easily and decisively manages to surpass its inspirations. The few stumbles it makes are the result of overconfidence in its own build. This confidence is rarely ever misplaced …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the perfect spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio. Not only does it capture the idea of cruising the streets, but the intuitive controls and simple mechanics allow anyone to pull off impressive-looking tricks. Unfortunately, the combat …"

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Jeffrey L. Wilson PCMag Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a delightful skating and hip-hop mash-up that builds its foundation on Sega&s;s classic Jet Set Radio series, but contains enough narrative and gameplay freshness to stand on its own as an arcade-style action game."

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Joe Draper Digital Spy Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a modernised love letter to Jet Set Radio that combines fun and stylistic gameplay, with a kaleidoscope of updated Dreamcast-era visuals and sound to create a sequel in everything but name. We may never see Sega …"

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Jordan Dube GameLuster Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

70.0

"A shear blast to play. Grab your board and hit the rails! This game will have you dancing until the very end. Don’t forget the spray paint!"

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Joseph Choi Too Much Gaming Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a hell of a mic drop. While it’s no reinvention of the wheel, it’s definitely a more compelling and accessible take on the formula that has a lot to recommend it, both for fans of those …"

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"But, even then, there’s this overwhelming sense that the tricks don’t really serve much purpose until the game tells you that points and graffiti tags matter, basically driving a wedge between the best thing about the game and the activities …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2023
86.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

60.0

"Sporting spacious stages, plenty of opportunities to grind and show your technique, and a thoroughly hip look and feel, it’s a treat"

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Khari Taylor CGMagazine Aug 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is an indie megaton mic drop from Team Reptile on how it’s done, paying serious homage to the genuinely unique, visually arresting and musically ahead-of-the-curve games that Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future originally were."

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Lucas White Shacknews Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"If you’re an old school Segahead, there are definitely a few holes in your heart in need of filling. Jet Set Radio, which hasn’t seen a new game since the Xbox, is one of the biggest. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has …"

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Luke Winkie Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"This spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio has the same stylish look and feel, though with better gameplay for the outlaw street gang"

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Mac Campbell GameXplain Aug 2023
100.0 /100
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Marco Licandro Console-Tribe Aug 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the perfect spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, as if released in the 2000s. The style and soundtrack are almost impeccable, with a surprising plot connecting the game world. While the repetitive process of unlocking districts …"

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Nick Erlenhof Cerealkillerz Aug 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a wonderful title for those who long for a Jet Set Radio 3. It offers beginner-friendly and enormously fun movement including trickery through all sorts of colorful and cool designed locations, packs a great soundtrack to …"

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Prans Dunn GBAtemp Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk lives up to the promise of being a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio for modern systems."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk may come across as nostalgia bait and falter with the tagging, combat and difficulty. However, as a homage to Jet Set Radio, it succeeds while offering some neat little twists."

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Robin Bea GameCrate Aug 2023
60.0 /100

"There’s no doubt that some Jet Set Radio fans hungry for more will enjoy Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. I’ve been waiting for this series’ return in spirit along with the rest of them, but in the end, it did little more …"

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Suhho Yoon INVEN Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"The epitome of street-action romance, showcasing dazzling moves and graffiti as it races throughout the city. The stylish action perfected by intuitive controls is also complemented by outstanding scores. However, story without context, bothersome random enemies and not so intuitive …"

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Ule Lopez Wccftech Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a game that&s;s clearly wearing its inspiration on its sleeve. With mechanics that are pretty easy to get into and a great soundtrack to boot, fans of Jet Set Radio and 3D platformer games in general …"

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Zahid Ahmed PlayStation Universe Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Taking inspiration from Jet Set Radio, this game effortlessly carries on its legacy. With great gameplay mechanics, a deep story, and fantastic music Bomb Rush Cyberfunk raises the standard for indie games and making it one of the best indie …"

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