Jet Set Radio (2012)

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Jet Set Radio returns for next-generation systems in 2012, with a slew of new features.

This page will cover content exclusive to this remaster.

Dreamcast Leftovers#

The PC release contains most (if not all) of the files from the original release for all languages, including the How To Play screen featuring a Dreamcast controller, the three-option title screen graphics (with the Jet Grind Radio logo in the US title screen directory), and the voice clip of Combo calling out "Jet Grind Radio".

Unused Graphics#

Sprays#

Found only in the Sega Heritage version, these icons are located in the file "GRF_SAMSUNG.AFS". Given their locations and original file names, they appear to be intended to be used as sprays, despite their content and lack of utilized space making them unsuitable for such a purpose. They seem to be designed as icons for media functions, but why they appear in a graffiti archive or Jet Set Radio in the first place is a mystery.

Differences from the Dreamcast Version#

This version of the game is based on De La Jet Set Radio with even more changes:

• The original Jet Set Radio naming and logo from the European version is brought back.
• The game is now available in all languages, including Japanese.
• The characters' Japanese katakana textures follow their Japanese naming scheme rather than their localized names.
• The songs and sounds now play in better quality, with the exception of the voice clips and sound effects. That said, some of the songs don't loop properly.
• The game can display at 1080p and higher with a 16:9 aspect ratio in most circumstances except for the graffiti editor and music player.
• Bonus songs from Jet Set Radio Future are available to unlock via the Extras menu.
• The Seganet option was replaced with options to view leaderboards and achievements/trophies.
• A new documentary on the development of the original game, The Rude Awakening, is included.
• The songs "Yappie Feet" by Daevid Soul and "Many Styles" by O.B. One were removed for licensing reasons.
  • Additionally, the song "Dunny Boy Williamson Show" by Daevid Soul does not return from the original Japanese release, despite Sega stating on their official blog that it would.¹
• Some bugs are present, like the pedestrians still having Japanese voice clips.

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