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Summary

Jet Grind Radio (known as Jet Set Radio in Europe) squeezes the neon‑lit, graffiti‑fueled world of the Dreamcast classic into a Game Boy Advance cartridge. By swapping 3‑D polygons for a crisp isometric 2‑D view, the handheld version keeps the original’s cel‑shaded vibe while working within the GBA’s limits.

The core loop has you sprinting through neighborhoods, grinding rails and pulling off tricks before a timer runs out. When you hit a key spot you either tap a button or hit a quick button sequence to spray a tag, and a built‑in graffiti editor lets you craft your own designs. Scattered icons unlock extra tags, adding a collectible layer to the street‑art chase.

Finish a district’s story mode and three time‑attack challenges appear: city‑wide tagging, racing, and pure trick‑showdowns. A four‑player mode lets friends compete in any of those unlocked challenges, turning the GBA into a mini‑arcade.

Critics praised the game’s faithful visual style and the way it captured the original’s energy, even though the soundtrack was trimmed to short looping samples and the isometric controls felt a bit clunky. Overall, it delivered a surprisingly robust on‑the‑go experience for fans of the series.

Storyline

In Jet Grind Radio on the Game Boy Advance, you step into the shoes of the GG’s, a crew of graffiti‑spraying youths. The gang is led by Beat, who also serves as the first playable character.

The Rokkaku Group has teamed up with the Tokyo‑to construction conglomerate to crush the “Rudies,” the game’s slang for rebellious teens. Your mission is to tag designated spots around the city before the timer expires or the relentless police force arrives.