I was the Lead Level Designer on the project - I stumbled upon this and am completely floored at the attention to detail and love in the review. This project was a labor of love for about 3 years. The team was like family. We lived and breathed this project over sometimes, 100 hour weeks trying to get things right. We knew this was an uphill "battle" due to the content and the pressure to get the feel right with the time and resources we had. Shoutout to MrHammers for recognizing the verticality in the Level Design - we made a point to always have that element as much as we could. I personally did the Big Bridge level - glad you dug it! I'm about to dig up that soundtrack and bump that shit so hard right now. Keep doing what you do and appreciate all the fans who enjoyed this game as much as I did working on it! Peace, Rudy Pollorena Jr.
Hey Rudy, thanks dude! I am glad you liked the review, I did a lot of research on development in this game, and while there wasn't much out there, it still fascinated me how passionate the team was about this project. I loved this game back in the day and I think it created a very loyal fan base, and its a shame there was never any movement on expanding the IP in gaming. Thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate the love. And thanks for making this game the way it was, as you can see in this comment section alone there are 100s of people that grew up with and adored this title Peace dude!
Thanks for your work on the game bro, it was one of my favorite PS2 games growing up. We need a remake/remaster badly imo, although I doubt it'll happen
This video bring back so many memories. As a person who born in Indonesia, Graffity & Hip Hop is not a common things. And when I stumble upon this game, it hook me up with the beauty of Graffiti Arts & Hip Hop music.. I remember listened to the Mobb Deep - Shook One PT 2 in this game and just like that, I finally found myself, my identity. This game change my life. Tqvm ❤
@@GameConnoisseur69 Yeah, but I think it would be received better now than it was back then honestly. That was during a time where video games influencing children and violence were a huge news talking point. That craze has died down significantly.
This game was incredible. Left such a huge impression on me as a teenager and the soundtrack was fantastic. I vividly remember being blown away when the main menu in the subway station loaded up and Survival of the Fittest started playing, such a cool atmosphere.
Damn this story is actually really good. Even the portrayal of cats from the hood is spot on. Down to talking shit and running away at the same time lmao
The story was so creative and influential to me as a kid. I genuinely wondered back then whether Still Free crew was real or not. This game was like a film
This game was one of my favorites as a kid and still is today. I loved the soundtrack and the variety of music. The game introduced me at a pretty young age to artists like Nina Simone and even RJD2. I still listen to songs from this game to this day.
I was part of the QA team for this game. It was a nightmare of bugs. Over 10k bugs a few weeks before release during my time in Atari. Took them months to realize the PC version didn't have an "Exit" feature in the main menu to close the game without opening task manager. Remember the QA lead for this game getting chewed out for that one.
Was such a hard game toward the end when dealing with the police in riot gear, remember always spamming the move where you turn a can of paint into a flamethrower
I was 13 when this game dropped. I was a MASSIVE Ecko fan and loved his clothing line. The game kept popping up on my Game Informers and I begged for it when it was revealed. My father got me the game, even the collectors edition with the sticky name pads, sketchbook, and game edition Sharpie. This game, along with my adolescent mind and love for EU, threw me right into graffiti love. Had other friends do it and almost got in trouble lots of times for it. This game has a special place in my heart and life 🎨
@@wheresthegrillcheesehow do you figure? Imagine this game with updated graphics with ps, Xbox and people pushing insane PC builds. My PC was 3000+ with taxes I’d kill to see this game with updated graphics and slightly new stuff. Especially with the mod community these days? Shiiit this game would go insane
I remember seeing this game being sold as a kid. It had a pompous marketing campaign. I remember it was so expensive we could never afford it but I was always amazed when I walked by this tower of boxes, and how amazing the boxart and screenshots were. What a shame I never got it.
When my step dad first moved in he had this game and i played it obsessively, probably one of the first games i beat, thanks for trip down memory lane bro
I remember owning this game as a kid. It definitely shaped my art. It was so unique and still is. Fun game but pretty janky even for the time. Would have loved to have seen a follow up. But idk how they even would. Mark Eckos clothes were everywhere too back then. It's a shame, he had some pretty dope looking shirts.
I was about 15 years old when I played this game. I’m 32 now and I still remember it so well, I even had the title right at the first time looking for it now on TH-cam now after all these years. We were already interested in graffiti with my friends so the game was kind of special to us 🙂 I really wish they would’ve done the sequel with all the modern technology 👏
One of my friend at HS was obsessed with this game and i ask him to let me play it to try to understand why and it was a pretty good experience. At lot better that i was expecting
I'm so happy someone is giving this game exposure after all this time! I'm almost 20 years old now which is wild how time flies but my parents were both graffiti artists and were major figures and teachers towards me developing art skills at a young age that I've continued with to this day but they used to play this game when it came out and when I was little (even though it was def a few years after the release) they let me play it and I was able to beat it and I loved every minute of it lol i still remember me and my dad sitting on the floor next to the big ass box tv we had doing the multiplayer mode where you see who can paint the mural the fastest while rappelling from a building it was fun times and in a way I wish people in the world we live in now had the same mindset as ecko did when this came out this game way way ahead of its time and it's unfortunate not many people know this gem to this day
This was such a unique game at the time and there really was nothing else like it. This game just oozes a fine atmosphere. However...my main issue with it is that the combat is super clunky and janky to deal with. Regardless tho of that, its definitely a hidden gem of a game. It could do well with a remake.
I love that you’re able to make me love games I’ve never played. I remember the time around when this came out but I rolled with a different crowd, so I never checked it out
Still bummed we never got a sequel. The ending was very open despite the story coming to a great close. Even if they had us play a different artist on their own journey, really would love a valid follow up to it.
Man, after Jet Grind Radio, I remember being really excited about playing this when it was in the magazines. By the time it came out I didn't have access to a playstation to play it on or any money to buy games with. Wish I could have supported it then, hope I can play it now.
I used to see this game at the store all the time when I was a kid and never knew what it was. I didn't know until years later that it was this unique of a game. I definitely need to give it a try soon.
this game changed my life entirely, i was a young kid who likes skateboard and tony hawk videogames, when my neighbor show this game to me then BOOM! i saw a whole different world, start watching documentaries like "getting up anthem", youtube channels like "acarbonfilm" and even learned how to read and speak english, and here i am 17 years later, living in the 4th biggest city in the country with my name all over it, really thanks getting up!
Thanks for the detailed synopsis. I remember following this game’s development and being excited for it. I was hoping for more emphasis on action and exploration so I only rented it once. At the time I only new of Marc Ecko as a baggy clothes designer 😅 Clearly this game meant a lot to him. Thanks for educating me!
I hope we will be able to see the second game. Social media, youtube and the internet itself werent powerful tools to promote new games back them as they are now.
One of my favorite games of all time it's spirit and essence is unforgettable and the music is absolutely astounding. Glad you can help bring this to more gamers attention
I never got an opportunity to play this game despite being in an actual graffiti crew and having graffiti be a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for this video it makes me feel like I finally get to experience it
Man, thanks to this game I started to get into Graffiti, learned about Punk and Skate culture, and stuff. And all of that were nice. Sure, I am not taking down corruption or something whilst being into it, but I believed that it got me into freethinking more and to not be biased to people like Punks, Metalheads, and Bikers and more of kind of crowds that everyone around me used to say to stay away from. We're all want to be free and to express ourselves. We are free, and we're Still Free. Thanks for the retrospective, Hammer, truly you are the man when it comes to reviving what I think have put in the back of my head.
I was in middle school when i first played this but was already into graffiti before. This game portrays the rawest form of what graffiti is, of course some is exaggerated but the essence and culture is there. The progression from starting as a toy to becoming a legend is so accurate it’s wild. Cos throughout the game you see Trane get better and better, that’s basically how it is irl. It’s Definitely an underrated game
Mannnnnn, this game was the centerpiece of my middle school years. My sister and I would play for hours. And my sister was not the type of girl that was into games like that but this game hooked her! I played through the story several times myself. One of my favorite childhood memories playing this with her.
I'll add that the french voice over for this game was amazing too! Definitely one of my favorite game ever. It technically wasn't the best game ever but it was just so unique that it made it unforgettable for me.
Man, this game is a weird one for me. I know for a fact I played it, but I cannot remember any of it at all. But I remember having it physically, and I remember thinking it was really good, I just can't pinpoint actually sitting there and playing it. Very strange. Tempted to go back to it after watching this. Great video as always!
Just got a backwards compatible ps3 and a copy of Getting Up to revisit my early teens. Such a great game that deserves a remaster. A lot of people missed out on a classic here! Thanks for spreading the awareness.
I remember beating this game. Last day of 8th grade. Played this in the morning and missed the bus. I didn't care and my mom was kool with me staying home so I kept playing til i completed the story
Whoa, I’ve never heard of this game and now that you mention the games that were released beside it (like bully and GOW), I see why it never got attention. The graphics look very dated for its time but the story is so engaging. Hoping the movie adaptation comes out because the concept is pretty unique.
Great video man I normally don't watch videos over 30 minutes but your good at what you do & I'm a fan of your content & you speak your honest opinion & always spot on great game wish we got a sequel
Ironically, I think I remember when this game came out because my mind went " _Reminds me of Jet-Set Radio._ " . Then I forgot about it until my friend linked me this video, hah. I find the PS2 graphics charming and much more enjoyable to look at than modern ultra-realism. So this game is going into my wishlist on steam. All that platforming is getting me really giddy!
Dude thank you for doing this video! I will never forget when I seen the behind the scenes about this game back in the day from the Official US PS Magazine demo disc that got my attention. I own the special edition game in the silver case. Learning about a movie based off this game becoming a reality and a sequel today sure is good to know.
I remember playing this game on my PlayStation 2, this was definitely one of my favorites ever for so many years. I got a PC a year ago and immediately used a PlayStation 2 Emulator and got to relive my childhood. Thank you for reviewing this game, much love 💙
I've been an avid gamer since i was 8. I've played countless games like Kingdom come deliverance. A hidden gem. Skyrim. The best. Dragons dogma skyrim X monster hunter Assassin's Creed 1 on release Day. So many games. Recently i play destiny 2 again. I played valheim and got to prairie before i rage quit lol But anyway THIS GAME IS STRAIGHT FLAMES SO IS THE WARRIORS (same generation)
@@MrHammers apparently he had wet tail which is like a rodent cancer. Only thing I remember about the game is using cheats to pass the train part cause it was a broken mess. Same for the fun house part in the warriors
Man, this is one of those games I played on PS2 as a little kid and long ago forgot its name. Thanks a lot for these videos, I'm sure not only me but others as well can recognize some of the games they played
What a game this was ! gona try and run it on my Retroid pocket3+. Remember playing this in France when it came out, i would have never thought in a thousand years that i would then meet in real life Shepard, Futura and Cope2 when i moved to new york in 2010.
This was my shit! got this from a genx years ago they threw it in with a hoodie i got, it was one of them big ass baggy one the kids be rockin today. kept the game long enough for my lil bro to play when he got older ... probably still laying around in my ps2 collection somewhere. Wish they made dope games like this again.
I remember playing this on a demo disc from a magazine, replayed it loads before i got a lend of the full game from a friend. I loved it. Originally had to hide it from my mam because i must have only been 13 and i wasn't supposed to play 18 rated games ha
Underrated, unknown game, with an amazing story and a true feel that you are actually a graffiti artists. The controls are wanky for todays standards, but the story alone is worth it. I replay this game every year.
I remember playing it as a a kid, I was like 10 at that point and started tagging in real life with sharpies and such. I am so surprised to see how many people know this game as well as before I came across this video, I never met another person who knows this game. Loved it.
GREAT. Great. Video. This is why I watch TH-cam instead of TV or anything else. There are some content creator that see what everybody sees, but nobody speaks. This was EASILY the most UNDERRATED game that I ever played. From someone that has thousands of hours of many other games played, the story, the gameplay (Even at that time), and the message. Just incredible.
Great retrospective! This game was defining moment in my childhood. It got me into the world of street art and this was an amazing deep dive. Thank you Mr. Hammers!
I would absolutely adore seeing this game re-done for modern consoles or games. I found this gem on a website not too long ago and played through it again to re-live a good portion of my childhood spent playing it and it's amazing how much more you understand about games you played young as an adult. Genuinely a solid piece of art for it's time.
wow thats insane… i was watching some of your videos and remembered about this game and was looking for this game retrospective a couple days ago. and now u just released it 😂
A fascinating & well done profile on this unique game & the essence of it's background with Street Art! By the way, I covered your excellent channel in my recent Top 15 Favorite Game Review Channels video my friend!
I remember when this came out and yet it really slipped through the gaps for a multitude of reasons, most of which were covered pretty well. It hit such a weird spot of being both ahead of it's time yet also behind in some aspects, was jarring for sure. Gaming was definitely getting bigger and bigger (the GTA games contributing majorly) but I think it wasn't quite at the right level of mainstream to make a splash quite yet. Was very much a more cinematic experience than was common at the time coupled with a more niche interest helped it fly way under the radar. Also have to say the melodrama is just a touch too thick to hit right. While I wasn't expecting Jet Set Radio levels of silliness (which is still the best graffiti centric titles even over twenty years later) but rings way less serious than intended. So much talent and great concepts involved but almost like it insists upon itself too hard.
As a young 13 year old when this game was released it one of my favorites and still is to this day. I always loved the art, the setting, and niche that the game appealed to. It's definitely an under rated game and deserves more recognition.
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I was the Lead Level Designer on the project - I stumbled upon this and am completely floored at the attention to detail and love in the review.
This project was a labor of love for about 3 years.
The team was like family.
We lived and breathed this project over sometimes, 100 hour weeks trying to get things right.
We knew this was an uphill "battle" due to the content and the pressure to get the feel right with the time and resources we had.
Shoutout to MrHammers for recognizing the verticality in the Level Design - we made a point to always have that element as much as we could.
I personally did the Big Bridge level - glad you dug it!
I'm about to dig up that soundtrack and bump that shit so hard right now.
Keep doing what you do and appreciate all the fans who enjoyed this game as much as I did working on it!
Peace,
Rudy Pollorena Jr.
Hey Rudy, thanks dude! I am glad you liked the review, I did a lot of research on development in this game, and while there wasn't much out there, it still fascinated me how passionate the team was about this project. I loved this game back in the day and I think it created a very loyal fan base, and its a shame there was never any movement on expanding the IP in gaming.
Thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate the love. And thanks for making this game the way it was, as you can see in this comment section alone there are 100s of people that grew up with and adored this title
Peace dude!
@@MrHammers
Thanks for your work on the game bro, it was one of my favorite PS2 games growing up. We need a remake/remaster badly imo, although I doubt it'll happen
Respect ✊🏾
All of you and the team did an excellent job! I remember this game fondly even till this day as an adult!! Send my regards!
This video bring back so many memories. As a person who born in Indonesia, Graffity & Hip Hop is not a common things. And when I stumble upon this game, it hook me up with the beauty of Graffiti Arts & Hip Hop music.. I remember listened to the Mobb Deep - Shook One PT 2 in this game and just like that, I finally found myself, my identity. This game change my life. Tqvm ❤
This game got me into graffiti, at least during that age. Still got the piece influenced by the game in my backyard. Good times.
Lol same
Wow games does cause kids to do crime and become low IQ.
Says the person with poor grammar 🤣
@@MrHammers are you Jewish?
@@alphaotakux
Get wrecked 🤡
This and Jetset radio future were massively influential in teaching me the importance of self expression through the video game medium at a young age.
JSRF is truly a great game for kids and adults alike so fun and vibrant and the music will always make you wanna move
But jet set radio creator really believes that graffiti is crime...
Bro nobody I ask know about jet set radio future 💯💯💯💯💯💯
@@younggunn3923that’s cuz they ain’t old enough lol jk. Feel that
@@OneEyedreaper that game was lit they need to remaster or bring it back it’s not even in the game store
this game is/was soooo unique. They don't make games like this anymore. The art direction was beautiful. The soundtrack is one of my favorites.
So this just a graffiti version of Fahrenheit451?
Not only that but the cameos from real artists, especially Shepard Fairey!
@@GameConnoisseur69 they did back then too lmao
@@bobbybrine6547 for real. I remember people went crazy over this game for a good month or two
@@GameConnoisseur69 Yeah, but I think it would be received better now than it was back then honestly. That was during a time where video games influencing children and violence were a huge news talking point. That craze has died down significantly.
This game was incredible. Left such a huge impression on me as a teenager and the soundtrack was fantastic. I vividly remember being blown away when the main menu in the subway station loaded up and Survival of the Fittest started playing, such a cool atmosphere.
Forreal! Those sound effects of the lights flickering is embedded in my memory forever!
I remember playing this game and thinking it was so beautiful. I still day dream about it today all these years later.
Just fucking play it again then🙃 it's super easy to emulate PS2.
@@DarthWall275 have you played the warriors?
Me too. Maybe I'll buy an old system
@@DillHurley7bro it goes for like $300😂😂😂
Insanely inspiring how hard Marc worked to push and advertise this game against all the odds!
Damn this story is actually really good. Even the portrayal of cats from the hood is spot on. Down to talking shit and running away at the same time lmao
It was even better than I remembered tbh. Great story
So this just a graffiti version of Fahrenheit451?
The theme is beautiful too!
The story was so creative and influential to me as a kid. I genuinely wondered back then whether Still Free crew was real or not. This game was like a film
As someone who grew up playing this game and a graffiti writer of over 10 years, it was so joyous to see a game analysis on getting up. Well done!
Facts bro that’s what I’m saying. It’s nice to see someone who truly appreciates the game speak on it
Thank you for your post! If they were to do a sequel, who are the graffiti artists that you would want to make cameos?
i did too but im 17 deep now
The most unforgettable game I’ve played. I loved it growing up and played through it over and over for hours. All of it was great
This game sparked my love for graffiti, and actually got me into it. It's a love letter to hip hop, art, and story telling. Such fond memories.
This game is a true gem!!!!!! I have two copies of it. One for playing and one brand new sealed for collection
A very underrated game that was a hidden gem
Yes most underrated
So this just a graffiti version of Fahrenheit451?
Large facts.
This game was one of my favorites as a kid and still is today. I loved the soundtrack and the variety of music. The game introduced me at a pretty young age to artists like Nina Simone and even RJD2. I still listen to songs from this game to this day.
I’ve never seen a decent retrospective on this before, great pick!
Been one of those bucket list titles to get covered!
I was part of the QA team for this game. It was a nightmare of bugs. Over 10k bugs a few weeks before release during my time in Atari. Took them months to realize the PC version didn't have an "Exit" feature in the main menu to close the game without opening task manager. Remember the QA lead for this game getting chewed out for that one.
And it still was a great time and needs to make a reboot 💯
The world of game development.
I rented this game from Blockbuster when I was a little kid, and actually ended up beating the whole game. This game was so cool
Love those days, renting games every other week trying to beat them as fast as possible
Big pimp
Was such a hard game toward the end when dealing with the police in riot gear, remember always spamming the move where you turn a can of paint into a flamethrower
Bought mine from a closing Hollywood video in our city. This and a scooter-Tony Hawk copycat called Whirlpool.
I totally forgot about this game.
Same lol bit it was the local mom an pop movie store. Eventually it died and became a pet store. 😂
I was 13 when this game dropped. I was a MASSIVE Ecko fan and loved his clothing line. The game kept popping up on my Game Informers and I begged for it when it was revealed. My father got me the game, even the collectors edition with the sticky name pads, sketchbook, and game edition Sharpie. This game, along with my adolescent mind and love for EU, threw me right into graffiti love. Had other friends do it and almost got in trouble lots of times for it. This game has a special place in my heart and life 🎨
Definitely needs a remaster. I still remember the day my brother came home with this game. We didn’t put it down until we fell asleep that night.
The game wouldn't translate well as a remastered game.
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Same, my older brother played this game in front of me, out of all the games this one stuck with me the most
@@wheresthegrillcheesehow do you figure? Imagine this game with updated graphics with ps, Xbox and people pushing insane PC builds. My PC was 3000+ with taxes I’d kill to see this game with updated graphics and slightly new stuff. Especially with the mod community these days? Shiiit this game would go insane
I remember seeing this game being sold as a kid. It had a pompous marketing campaign. I remember it was so expensive we could never afford it but I was always amazed when I walked by this tower of boxes, and how amazing the boxart and screenshots were. What a shame I never got it.
When my step dad first moved in he had this game and i played it obsessively, probably one of the first games i beat, thanks for trip down memory lane bro
I remember owning this game as a kid. It definitely shaped my art. It was so unique and still is. Fun game but pretty janky even for the time. Would have loved to have seen a follow up. But idk how they even would. Mark Eckos clothes were everywhere too back then. It's a shame, he had some pretty dope looking shirts.
I was about 15 years old when I played this game. I’m 32 now and I still remember it so well, I even had the title right at the first time looking for it now on TH-cam now after all these years. We were already interested in graffiti with my friends so the game was kind of special to us 🙂 I really wish they would’ve done the sequel with all the modern technology 👏
One of my friend at HS was obsessed with this game and i ask him to let me play it to try to understand why and it was a pretty good experience. At lot better that i was expecting
I'm so happy someone is giving this game exposure after all this time! I'm almost 20 years old now which is wild how time flies but my parents were both graffiti artists and were major figures and teachers towards me developing art skills at a young age that I've continued with to this day but they used to play this game when it came out and when I was little (even though it was def a few years after the release) they let me play it and I was able to beat it and I loved every minute of it lol i still remember me and my dad sitting on the floor next to the big ass box tv we had doing the multiplayer mode where you see who can paint the mural the fastest while rappelling from a building it was fun times and in a way I wish people in the world we live in now had the same mindset as ecko did when this came out this game way way ahead of its time and it's unfortunate not many people know this gem to this day
This was such a unique game at the time and there really was nothing else like it. This game just oozes a fine atmosphere. However...my main issue with it is that
the combat is super clunky and janky to deal with. Regardless tho of that, its definitely a hidden gem of a game. It could do well with a remake.
Agree 💯
No joke, had this game on my mind about 2-3 months ago.. Great timing here, grateful for you putting this together for us. Good stuff!
I love that you’re able to make me love games I’ve never played. I remember the time around when this came out but I rolled with a different crowd, so I never checked it out
It was a sleeper title for sure. Not too many people played it, but also it came out on 'last gen' consoles so it flew under a lot of people's radar
Still bummed we never got a sequel. The ending was very open despite the story coming to a great close. Even if they had us play a different artist on their own journey, really would love a valid follow up to it.
This is a hidden gem I loved great video on it
The meaning and symbolism in this game is still some of my favourite in any game
You don't even know
XD that's pretty good
I hear you, I loved the song remixes too!
@breadstickzzzzzzz LMFAO. Bro I STILL think about that piece sometimes just randomly throughout my day
I’m so happy someone finally covered this gem
Whenever I need a new game to play I just come to this channel, you're like an infinite source of hidden gem recommendations.
Ayyyy
Man, after Jet Grind Radio, I remember being really excited about playing this when it was in the magazines. By the time it came out I didn't have access to a playstation to play it on or any money to buy games with. Wish I could have supported it then, hope I can play it now.
I used to see this game at the store all the time when I was a kid and never knew what it was. I didn't know until years later that it was this unique of a game. I definitely need to give it a try soon.
Honestly I played this when I was a kid along with (THE WARRIORS) & it was the best 2 games on ps2 ever made…. You have to play it.
@@MercyMoncler4x defo
One of them ones. Good coverage of Marc Ecko, didn’t know so much about guy
My teenage years. Great game.
This game remains a mainstay in my catalog since day ONE and absolutely deserves a remaster. For the culture.
I'll take a remaster but my biggest wish is Bully 2 by rockstar
This game is a classic. Amazing soundtrack!
Terrible gameplay.
this game changed my life entirely, i was a young kid who likes skateboard and tony hawk videogames, when my neighbor show this game to me then BOOM! i saw a whole different world, start watching documentaries like "getting up anthem", youtube channels like "acarbonfilm" and even learned how to read and speak english, and here i am 17 years later, living in the 4th biggest city in the country with my name all over it, really thanks getting up!
Incredible
Thanks for the detailed synopsis. I remember following this game’s development and being excited for it. I was hoping for more emphasis on action and exploration so I only rented it once. At the time I only new of Marc Ecko as a baggy clothes designer 😅
Clearly this game meant a lot to him. Thanks for educating me!
I hope we will be able to see the second game. Social media, youtube and the internet itself werent powerful tools to promote new games back them as they are now.
One of my favorite games of all time it's spirit and essence is unforgettable and the music is absolutely astounding. Glad you can help bring this to more gamers attention
I never got an opportunity to play this game despite being in an actual graffiti crew and having graffiti be a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for this video it makes me feel like I finally get to experience it
Man, thanks to this game I started to get into Graffiti, learned about Punk and Skate culture, and stuff. And all of that were nice.
Sure, I am not taking down corruption or something whilst being into it, but I believed that it got me into freethinking more and to not be biased to people like Punks, Metalheads, and Bikers and more of kind of crowds that everyone around me used to say to stay away from.
We're all want to be free and to express ourselves. We are free, and we're Still Free.
Thanks for the retrospective, Hammer, truly you are the man when it comes to reviving what I think have put in the back of my head.
Well said, my friend. And thank you! Glad you like the videos 💪
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This was the game of my childhood. Still love the game soundtrack. The same studio made an amazing Indiana Jones game as well.
Man i loved this game as a kid this was during a time when tagging was at an all time high too, felt like every kid had a black book then
Yeah, this was the golden age before everyone had a phone and surveillance cameras weren't everywhere.
I was in middle school when i first played this but was already into graffiti before. This game portrays the rawest form of what graffiti is, of course some is exaggerated but the essence and culture is there. The progression from starting as a toy to becoming a legend is so accurate it’s wild. Cos throughout the game you see Trane get better and better, that’s basically how it is irl. It’s Definitely an underrated game
Same here, I was a little bit into graffiti since there was alot of taggers in my school but this game changed the game for Me and My homies haha
Mannnnnn, this game was the centerpiece of my middle school years. My sister and I would play for hours. And my sister was not the type of girl that was into games like that but this game hooked her! I played through the story several times myself. One of my favorite childhood memories playing this with her.
I'll add that the french voice over for this game was amazing too!
Definitely one of my favorite game ever.
It technically wasn't the best game ever but it was just so unique that it made it unforgettable for me.
Super unique game, I wonder what other languages they did for the game that's super cool
Italian too, this game is a piece of my childhood
Played this game as a kid , it will change me forever
Man, this game is a weird one for me. I know for a fact I played it, but I cannot remember any of it at all. But I remember having it physically, and I remember thinking it was really good, I just can't pinpoint actually sitting there and playing it. Very strange. Tempted to go back to it after watching this. Great video as always!
man i forgot about this game. huge childhood flashback watching this. thank you
One of the best games ever. The track list was amazing.
I thought this game was just lost in my subconscious! good for you making a video on it!
Just got a backwards compatible ps3 and a copy of Getting Up to revisit my early teens. Such a great game that deserves a remaster. A lot of people missed out on a classic here! Thanks for spreading the awareness.
I remember beating this game. Last day of 8th grade. Played this in the morning and missed the bus. I didn't care and my mom was kool with me staying home so I kept playing til i completed the story
Badass game, don't know a single other person who played it tho, I still listen to some songs today that this game introduced me too.
Love seeing you cover all these older games from my childhood. This game inspired quite a bit of my hoodlum status when i was younger
Whoa, I’ve never heard of this game and now that you mention the games that were released beside it (like bully and GOW), I see why it never got attention. The graphics look very dated for its time but the story is so engaging. Hoping the movie adaptation comes out because the concept is pretty unique.
The game should’ve been a next gen exclusive
Id absoloutely LOVE to see this re'released for consoles in 2024.. a remaster, or even a pt.2!
one of my favorite games of all time. One of those games where you just wanna tell the whole world that you completed it. Great Experience.
Great video man I normally don't watch videos over 30 minutes but your good at what you do & I'm a fan of your content & you speak your honest opinion & always spot on great game wish we got a sequel
Ayy thanks dude, appreciate that!
Ironically, I think I remember when this game came out because my mind went " _Reminds me of Jet-Set Radio._ " .
Then I forgot about it until my friend linked me this video, hah. I find the PS2 graphics charming and much more enjoyable to look at than modern ultra-realism.
So this game is going into my wishlist on steam.
All that platforming is getting me really giddy!
The waits always worth it cause the videos are always fire. Didn’t know mah boy was a hip hop head as well. Good shit bruh!
Oh yeah, I know hip hop more than any other genre. That's my shit lol
Man great video, still got memories of playing gettin’ up on the PS2 as a kid.
Dude thank you for doing this video! I will never forget when I seen the behind the scenes about this game back in the day from the Official US PS Magazine demo disc that got my attention. I own the special edition game in the silver case. Learning about a movie based off this game becoming a reality and a sequel today sure is good to know.
thank u for the full depth analysis, there are some things that i didn't even know about, like the charles town soldiers for example
This game absolutely shaped my music taste as well as THUG2 love this game
I remember playing this game on my PlayStation 2, this was definitely one of my favorites ever for so many years. I got a PC a year ago and immediately used a PlayStation 2 Emulator and got to relive my childhood. Thank you for reviewing this game, much love 💙
Beat this game a few times back in the day I'm so glad we got a 40min video review.
I really liked playing this one back in the day, thanks for the video!
Clicked on this video so fast!!! 40 minute mr hammers video,let’s go !!
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I've been an avid gamer since i was 8. I've played countless games like Kingdom come deliverance. A hidden gem. Skyrim. The best. Dragons dogma skyrim X monster hunter
Assassin's Creed 1 on release Day.
So many games. Recently i play destiny 2 again. I played valheim and got to prairie before i rage quit lol
But anyway
THIS GAME IS STRAIGHT FLAMES
SO IS THE WARRIORS (same generation)
Ill never forget this game. My gerbil died while i was playing and my mom told me . R.i.p podo
Rip Podo. Such a G, gone too soon
@@MrHammers apparently he had wet tail which is like a rodent cancer. Only thing I remember about the game is using cheats to pass the train part cause it was a broken mess. Same for the fun house part in the warriors
Man, this is one of those games I played on PS2 as a little kid and long ago forgot its name. Thanks a lot for these videos, I'm sure not only me but others as well can recognize some of the games they played
What a game this was ! gona try and run it on my Retroid pocket3+.
Remember playing this in France when it came out, i would have never thought in a thousand years that i would then meet in real life Shepard, Futura and Cope2 when i moved to new york in 2010.
I was just thinking of this game recently, definitely a unique release... great video!
This was my shit! got this from a genx years ago they threw it in with a hoodie i got, it was one of them big ass baggy one the kids be rockin today. kept the game long enough for my lil bro to play when he got older ... probably still laying around in my ps2 collection somewhere. Wish they made dope games like this again.
I remember playing this on a demo disc from a magazine, replayed it loads before i got a lend of the full game from a friend. I loved it. Originally had to hide it from my mam because i must have only been 13 and i wasn't supposed to play 18 rated games ha
Underrated, unknown game, with an amazing story and a true feel that you are actually a graffiti artists. The controls are wanky for todays standards, but the story alone is worth it. I replay this game every year.
This game and Darkwatch were a big part of my childhood. Loved both videos. Keep it up man.
An absolute classic
Thanks for shining light on this amazing game !
I remember playing it as a a kid, I was like 10 at that point and started tagging in real life with sharpies and such. I am so surprised to see how many people know this game as well as before I came across this video, I never met another person who knows this game. Loved it.
Thanks for watching expect more 🎉🎉
Congrats you won hit up 🎉🎁🎁✅
GREAT. Great. Video. This is why I watch TH-cam instead of TV or anything else. There are some content creator that see what everybody sees, but nobody speaks. This was EASILY the most UNDERRATED game that I ever played. From someone that has thousands of hours of many other games played, the story, the gameplay (Even at that time), and the message. Just incredible.
Thank you brother 🙏. Glad you liked it
this game is so fucking good , such a childhood classic
Great retrospective! This game was defining moment in my childhood. It got me into the world of street art and this was an amazing deep dive. Thank you Mr. Hammers!
I would absolutely adore seeing this game re-done for modern consoles or games. I found this gem on a website not too long ago and played through it again to re-live a good portion of my childhood spent playing it and it's amazing how much more you understand about games you played young as an adult. Genuinely a solid piece of art for it's time.
Thanks for bringing back a memory I had almost forgotten. This game was a run through time.
wow thats insane… i was watching some of your videos and remembered about this game and was looking for this game retrospective a couple days ago. and now u just released it 😂
I’m sooooo glad someone finally made a video on this game, I was thinking about it last week!
Bought the special edition of this game when it came out, still love and appreciated, truly a classic gem
This game changed my life.
Such a time to be alive. So glad I was a kid to see this come out and be such a underdog and have such a impact. Man we need a second one and a movie
Get Michael Mando to do Trane
Edit: J. Cole would be a great Trane too.
I Subbed, thank you for making such entertaining and informative content ... we sincerely appreciate you
Thank you!
A fascinating & well done profile on this unique game & the essence of it's background with Street Art!
By the way, I covered your excellent channel in my recent Top 15 Favorite Game Review Channels video my friend!
Ayyy! Thanks my dude, appreciate that
I remember when this came out and yet it really slipped through the gaps for a multitude of reasons, most of which were covered pretty well. It hit such a weird spot of being both ahead of it's time yet also behind in some aspects, was jarring for sure. Gaming was definitely getting bigger and bigger (the GTA games contributing majorly) but I think it wasn't quite at the right level of mainstream to make a splash quite yet. Was very much a more cinematic experience than was common at the time coupled with a more niche interest helped it fly way under the radar.
Also have to say the melodrama is just a touch too thick to hit right. While I wasn't expecting Jet Set Radio levels of silliness (which is still the best graffiti centric titles even over twenty years later) but rings way less serious than intended. So much talent and great concepts involved but almost like it insists upon itself too hard.
As a young 13 year old when this game was released it one of my favorites and still is to this day. I always loved the art, the setting, and niche that the game appealed to. It's definitely an under rated game and deserves more recognition.