Jet Set Radio Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action

Jet Set Radio

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2000
GenreAction
DeveloperSega Sports R&D
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesJet Set Radio
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Developed by Sega Sports R&D and published by Sega, Jet Set Radio arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000 as an action game.

It came out in the Dreamcast's second year on the market. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2000 include Sonic Shuffle, Skies of Arcadia and NBA 2K1. Among the 30 Dreamcast action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Jet Set Radio series. The series also appears on other systems with Jet Grind Radio (GBA). Sega Sports R&D also made 90 Minutes for the Dreamcast.

Jet Set Radio is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Jet Set Radio is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Jet Set Radio gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Jet Set Radio walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Jet Set Radio FAQ

When did Jet Set Radio come out on the Dreamcast?

Jet Set Radio was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000.

Who made Jet Set Radio?

It was developed by Sega Sports R&D and published by Sega.

Is Jet Set Radio multiplayer?

No. Jet Set Radio is a single-player game.

How long does Jet Set Radio take to play?

As an action game, Jet Set Radio typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Jet Set Radio on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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