Jet Set Radio
Out of all of Sega’s many franchises and IPs, Jet Set Radio is probably the one demanded the most by fans. The stylish action/platformer title became a huge cult classic within gaming culture, and people absolutely adore its incredible sense of style and cool edginess. Jet Set Radio uses a simplified control scheme only requiring a few buttons, and each level has you playing as one of a gang of graffiti-tagging inline skaters. The goal is to rush around the level and tag each of the required spots, avoiding the authorities along the way. Jet Set Radio’s vibrant art style came to life with cel-shaded graphics that made the game look like it just sprang out of the pages of a comic book.
Sadly, since the release of the original game on Dreamcast we’ve only gotten one other game, Jet Set Radio Future on Xbox. The sequel is just as beloved as the original, if not more so, and diehard fans have been clamoring for another entry since. It seems like a prime candidate for Sega to revive, as their modern style is definitely about bringing very unique original experiences; just look at Yakuza, Valkyria Chronicles, and Super Monkey Ball. With the Japanese games industry going through a resurgence, now’s the time to bring a few hidden gems out.
