Editing Jet Set Radio (section)

===Critical reception===
''Jet Set Radio'' received acclaim for its gameplay, visual style, and music. ''Gamers' Republic'' called it flawless.<ref name="GRepublic-review" /> ''[[IGN]]'' praised the extra gameplay modes, saying they added replay value.<ref name="IGN" /> [[Official Dreamcast Magazine (US)|''Official Dreamcast Magazine'']] (''ODCM'') found the exaggerated physics and interactivity of the levels immersive.<ref name="ODCM-US" /> ''[[DC-UK]]'' described the gameplay as a combination of ''[[Crazy Taxi (video game)|Crazy Taxi]]'' and ''[[Tony Hawk's|Tony Hawk]]'' and concluded that the gameplay was better than both.<ref name="DC-UK" /> ''[[GameSpot]]'' praised the pacing, stating that the beginning of the game is simple and slowly becomes more challenging as the player progresses.<ref name="GameSpot" /> ''[[GameFan]]'' was not impressed with the early stages, but their opinion changed as they progressed the game and were happy with the result.<ref name="GFan" /> ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' found the story modifications of the English versions jarring, although, he complimented the new stages, calling them "impressive" and "a worthy addition to Japanese cityscapes of the original".<ref name="NGen" /> The camera controls were commonly criticized, but most reviewers said the overall quality outweighed them.<ref name=IGN /><ref name="GFan" /><ref name="GameSpot" /><ref name="DC-UK" />

''IGN'' said the visual style "looks like a moving cartoon, and every character, right down to the police dogs, is practically overflowing with personality ... It has the type of look that makes non-gamers can't help but be impressed".<ref name=IGN /> ''ODCM'' called it "gorgeous" and compared it to the move to [[color television]].<ref name="ODCM-US" /> ''DC-UK'' also praised it for resembling a 2D cartoon in 3D space, and considered it ground-breaking.<ref name="DC-UK" /> ''[[GamePro]]'' wrote that the visuals were unique and that the stylized design was convincing and fun.<ref name="GamePro">{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/11/03/jet.grind.radio.idg/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030127172332/http://edition.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/11/03/jet.grind.radio.idg/index.html |title= Review: Jet Grind Radio (GamePro)|website=[[CNN]] |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|date=November 3, 2000 |archive-date=January 27, 2003 |url-status=live |access-date=September 21, 2019}}</ref>

''GamePro'' called ''Jet Set Radio'' one of the best-sounding games of the year for its soundtrack,<ref name="GamePro" /> and ''ODCM'' said it had "one of the best soundtracks ever".<ref name="ODCM-US" /> ''IGN'' also praised the soundtrack, but was critical of the tracks added to the North American release, in particular songs from [[Rob Zombie]].<ref name=IGN /> ''Next Generation'', however, did not consider the new tracks to make a difference, stating the soundtrack was incredible from the start.<ref name="NGen" /> ''GameSpot'' said the soundtrack fit perfectly into the game's environment.<ref name="GameSpot" />

When reviewing the HD remaster, the game received mixed reactions from critics. ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' praised how it is a joy to play even 12 years after its release. ''[[Eurogamer]]'' also gave positive statements, calling the visual style "timeless", and complimented the HD remaster, stating "12 years on and this is a surprisingly rigorous game built of oddball delights, then, and the HD updating has only enhanced its charms. The skating's still great, the city's still a joy to explore, and the soundtrack's still one of the very best ever put together".<ref name="Eurogamer-review" /> ''[[Game Informer]]'' was more critical, opining that the gameplay was archaic and frustrating. ''Game Informer'' further elaborated that in retrospect, the originally released visual style blinded them from its faulty gameplay.<ref name="Gameinformer" /> Both ''[[TouchArcade]]'' and ''[[Pocket Gamer]]'' criticized smartphone versions for the touchscreen controls and unable to keep up with the tasks the game requires.<ref name="PG" /><ref name="TA" />

Across all versions of the game combined, including the original and re-releases, sales of ''Jet Set Radio'' surpassed 1 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/dc.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207123646/http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/dc.php|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2008-12-07|title=Sega Dreamcast Japanese Ranking|date=2008-12-07|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jet Set Radio |url=https://steamspy.com/app/205950 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317134100/https://steamspy.com/app/205950 |archive-date=2020-03-17 |website=SteamSpy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Langley |first=Ryan |date=11 February 2013 |title=Xbox Live Arcade By The Numbers - An extensive look back at 2012 |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-live-arcade-by-the-numbers---an-extensive-look-back-at-2012 |access-date=2020-03-10 |website=[[Gamasutra]] |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801015012/https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/RyanLangley/20130211/186346/Xbox_Live_Arcade_By_The_Numbers__An_extensive_look_back_at_2012.php |archive-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>