Summary
Some creative modders ofBomb Rush Cyberfunkhave added custom levels inspired by popularSonic the Hedgehoggames.Bomb Rush Cyberfunkis a skateboarding indie action platformer game by Team Reptile that was released on July 28, 2025. In it, players control a young member of a gang, Red of the Bomb Rush Crew, as they use inline skates and other extreme sports equipment to travel the city of New Amsterdam, spray-painting the city and claiming territory control over rival gangs. Players can get around the city by skateboarding and rail-grinding around the area.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunkis inspired by Sega’sJet Set Radiogames, with fans of the latter franchise treatingBomb Rush Cyberfunkas a spiritual successor. This can be seen with the cel-shaded anime art style, anti-establishment and punk-rock vibe, and graffiti-based gameplay. There is also an overlap of fans betweenJet Set RadioandSonic the Hedgehog, as both are IPs owned by Sega. This leads to the two series gelling quite well together, which can be part of the inspiration for bringing someSoniclevels intoBomb Rush Cyberfunk.
These mods were showcased by Devil Artemis on Twitter, with two different videos that had levels fromSonic HeroesandSonic Riders. The first showcase was amap made by SBRGrandChamps, which added theGrand Metropolis level fromSonic Heroesas a playable map. He played this level using a customBomb Rush Cyberfunk-styled Sonic, wearing Beat’s clothes fromJet Set Radio. The map is faithfully recreated inBomb Rush Cyberfunk, where players can run around, grind on parts of the terrain, and leap around the map. It appears some parts of the map were taken out, possibly due toBomb Rush Cyberfunkonly rendering the most necessary parts of the original level.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Metal City and Grand Metropolis Mod Gameplay
Devil Artemis posted another clip, this level being the first track of themultiplayer airboardSonicracing game spin-off,Sonic Riders' Metal City,made by KyoGS. Instead of the skates, Devil Artemis' gameplay clip has Sonic riding on a skateboard, similar to theSonic Ridersgames that give him a hoverboard. Like theSonic Heroes-inspired level, this custom map renders out only the most necessary parts of the map to work within the context ofBomb Rush Cyberfunk, so only certain textures and objects appear. Despite that, both of these levels are faithfully recreated and are playable.
Sega’sJet Set Radiois also making a comeback, as Sega announced that a new entry is in the works with the original creators back at the helm. While not much has been revealed about the new game yet, it should make for an interesting comparison betweenBomb Rush CyberfunkandJet Set Radiowhen the latter is released. Hopefully,Jet Set Radiocan also feature some fun Easter eggs or references toSonic the Hedgehog.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
WHERE TO PLAY
Team Reptilebrings you Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a future world from the mind of Dion Koster where self-styled graffiti crews equipped with personal boostpacks are battling each other for control of the streets. Start your own cypher and dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, combo your tricks and face off with the cops to stake your claim to the sprawling metropolis of New Amsterdam.Red is a graffiti writer who lost his head and instead uses a cyberhead to get around. In search of his roots he joins the Bomb Rush Crew, Tryce and Bel. Together they decide to go All City, to become the best graffiti crew in the city. The more territory they gain, the more they discover who it was that cut off Red’s head and how deep his human side is linked to the graffiti world.Explore the 5 main boroughs of the city to hit graffiti spots and get REP. You’ll need it to challenge the rival crews to a Crew Battle.Find new members to join your crew around the city. Spread around are also new graffiti pieces to paint, outfit colors and music to play on your flip phone.Use skateboarding, inline skating or BMX style tricks in the unique environment based trick system. Extend your combos with manuals and get even higher scores by incorporating special Boost Tricks.you may get boost power for doing long combos so the fastest way to move is also the most stylish.Dynamic militarized police that scales up as you vandalize.
