Hi-Fi Rush

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8.7

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  1. Davos986
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Un gioco inaspettato, fresco e frenetico.
    Una meccanica di gioco non nuova ma molto interessante perché legata al ritmo della musica.
    Condigliato!
  2. CrazyOldBuffalo
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    What can I say about this game that hasn't been said already?

    Try this game Upon starting this and playing through the first hour I had a massive silly smile on my face, that no other game has managed to achieve in the last 5 years. A bopping soundtrack, vibrant bombastic visuals and combat that is fun but complex to master. Characters that are silly but strong that pull a    What can I say about this game that hasn't been said already?

    Try this game

    Upon starting this and playing through the first hour I had a massive silly smile on my face, that no other game has managed to achieve in the last 5 years.

    A bopping soundtrack, vibrant bombastic visuals and combat that is fun but complex to master.

    Characters that are silly but strong that pull a simple story through. And gorgeous animations with Seamless and smooth transitions.

    Do yourself a favour,
    Try it or Buy it. You won't regret it!    … Expand
  3. Sexyprincess
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    The TLDR version is that Hi Fi Rush is one of the best games to come out in a long time, especially from Microsoft, who finally has a legit series on their hand that isn't stuck in the past(Halo) or possibly stuck in development Hell(Star field). The game can truly be one of their premier series, and Chai(The MC) could become a mascot of sorts for Microsoft alongside Chief, giving them aThe TLDR version is that Hi Fi Rush is one of the best games to come out in a long time, especially from Microsoft, who finally has a legit series on their hand that isn't stuck in the past(Halo) or possibly stuck in development Hell(Star field). The game can truly be one of their premier series, and Chai(The MC) could become a mascot of sorts for Microsoft alongside Chief, giving them a sort of counter to Sony who has Kratos and Ellie, or Nintendo who has Mario and Link.

    As for the inner workings of the game...

    Pros:
    -Fantastic soundtrack: Weather you're using the licensed music or turned on the option for only original songs, the game is a bop all the way through and will have you tapping your foot the entire time.

    -Smooth gameplay: Locked at a consistent frame rate without any issues. I played this on both my PC(Intel Core 9, Nividia 3080) and Xbox Series X and both ran fantastically, to the point where I was running at 4K, 144FPS without a single issue. For those with less powerful PC's, the game has the option to cap the frame rate as low as 24FPS, so unless you're build is pre-2013, you should have no issues.

    -Smooth combat: The combat is easy to learn but hard to master. The game has a very nice progression system where you start off with very basic combos, yet you quickly gain the ability to upgrade as soon as you beat the first stage. You can also cancel out of combos without issue, meaning you don't have to worry about getting locked in a combo right when you're about to get hit. The game also rewards you for timing your hits to the beat of the music, as it will deal more damage and give more bolts(In game currency.) For those who worry they don't have any rhythm, not only does the game not punish you for not being on beat, but you also have the option to bring up a meter that will show you when the beat of the song hits, making it very new comer friendly.

    -Story and Characters: In all honesty, the story is rather simple, as you and a ragtag group of friends have to take down the evil corporation, but it does have some subtle twists I enjoy. For one, hints throughout the game show that the company wasn't always evil and was once used for good before the new ownership took over, which is a nice twist as it shows it's not corporations themselves that are evil, but rather the power hungry investors who get in charge. I also really enjoy the rag tag group of friends you get, who I won't be spoiling, but they all work wonderfully together and by the end, they truly feel like a team who have been through Hell and back together.

    -No Micro transactions: Pretty simple, the game is 30 dollars and you don't pay a cent more unless you get the deluxe pack which gives you a few extra costumes to wear. Other than that, you can't buy anything in the game. You want more ingame currency? Go kill robots. Want that super cool technique? You gotta buy it with ingame currency. You want this graffiti to hang up in the hideout? Go find it in one of the levels first. This is what gaming used to be about, using your own skills and knowledge of the game to aquire collectibles instead of buying them with real money.

    -You can pet the cat: I mean...Who doesn't want to pet the cat?

    Negatives

    -Platforming: Easily the worst part of the game is the platforming, though this is somewhat mitigated by a midair slide that can be useful for aiming against the wall so you don't overshoot. Still, the controls don't differ between combat and platforming, and while the jumping is super slick for flying around and killing enemies...Not so much when you need to make precise jumps, other than risking a fall(Though a fall thankfully only takes a little bit of health and doesn't cause a game over.)

    A little forced romance: This is a nitpick, but near the end of the game, two characters are either implied to have feelings for each other, or atleast one has a crush on the other. This is fine, yet it's never brought up at all in the game, and feels a bit forced at the end. For a game that has a amazing story and characters, it feels a bit out of left field.

    Overall: Overall, Hi Fi rush is one of the best games Bethesda has made in quite a long time, and shows that AA gaming can still thrive in this market. With a campaign close to 11 hours long, with quite a bit of post game content, the game is not only worth 30 dollars, but it's almost highway robbery. Weather you like rhythm games or not, this is a game everyone has to try out atleast once.    … Expand
  4. Maya117
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Fresco y original, una grata sorpresa, las escenas QTE pueden ser tediosas pero el combate creativo sustenta biene ste juego
  5. MemeMaSheen
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Just great game, really good story for this kind of Game, really shines with its combat. Worth your time
  6. friscoj
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Un gran juego entretenido, muy bueno como sincroniza los ritmo. Historia clásica pero no por ello mala ni aburrida. Muy recomendable.
  7. MilesRubi
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    this game rocks

    Hi-Fi RUSH's gameplay, visual design, and music all weave together to create an experience unlike any other hack 'n slash or beat 'em up I've played. The rhythm-based combat is super duper interesting. While I wish they could've done something more with that - like being able to attack on off-beats or utilizing different time signatures - it's still an exhilarating    this game rocks

    Hi-Fi RUSH's gameplay, visual design, and music all weave together to create an experience unlike any other hack 'n slash or beat 'em up I've played. The rhythm-based combat is super duper interesting. While I wish they could've done something more with that - like being able to attack on off-beats or utilizing different time signatures - it's still an exhilarating experience that I adore.

    The visuals remind me of comic books, and the switches between 3D and 2D feel unexpected but not jarring. The cutscenes are excellent, the dialogue is funny, and the characters are booming with personality. Chai could use a bit more work, though. He's just "I wanna be a rockstar baby!!" and I feel like if he had a bit more personality, it could be better received by the public. But that's my two cents.

    Overall, it's a great experience if you want to run through it with story mode in mind, although replayability is lacking. That's not an issue, though, if you plan on just enjoying it from start to finish.    … Expand
  8. OpticDropout
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    This game came out of nowhere to be a top contender to be my game of the year. Really good fun!
  9. dannysgamebox
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    An exceptionally unique and stylish hybrid of hack and slash and rhythm games.
  10. Laks123
    May 11, 2023
    9
    One of the most surprising games to come so far this year. Gameplay is extremely fun, and it just looks amazing. Both hated and loved Chai as a main character. Not often into this style of games, but was positively surprised by this!
  11. zNeverSleep
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Quite a surprise.

    This game came from nowhere and just delivered so much. Something rare nowadays. A compound of lovely and charismatic characters, intriguing premise, rhythm gameplay, a lot of content, and no expectations made this game a must-play for real. Oh, I can't forget about the good OST and fantastic humor. I loved the timing here. It's so good to play some uncommitted    Quite a surprise.

    This game came from nowhere and just delivered so much. Something rare nowadays. A compound of lovely and charismatic characters, intriguing premise, rhythm gameplay, a lot of content, and no expectations made this game a must-play for real. Oh, I can't forget about the good OST and fantastic humor. I loved the timing here.

    It's so good to play some uncommitted games today. We`re missing this. I hope it will get a sequel soon. Good job, guys.    … Expand
  12. Jomiser
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Hi-fi Rush is a very good rhythm game with unique ost and gameplay.
    All The boss fights are very good and different each other making them unique.
    I would personally recommend this game if you liked Devil may cry 5 because the combat are very similar.
    In conclusion I would say that this Rhythm game is one of the best i ever seen.
  13. Recordando_PSX
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Un soplo de aire fresco dentro del género Hack and Slash.
    Su jugabilidad es de lo mejor de está generación, frenética, adictiva y original. El control es sencillamente perfecto. Su combate tiene una evolución buenísima, de principio a fin el videojuego incluye nuevas mecánicas. Los jefes son variados y están a un altísimo nivel.
  14. Spike-_
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Really really fun game as someone who loves games based around music. The art style is awesome and the gameplay is very enjoyable. The only reason it’s not a ten is that it felt a little short and maybe could have been expanded on. Basically I just want more.
  15. walkerz2
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Otemo pra fazer barulhos aleatorios em casa, antes durante e depois. Dublagem maravilhosa!
  16. FabioHenriqueP
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Ótimo jogo. Mistura a trilha sonora com o combate de forma espetacular e graficamente remete a jogos retrôs que marcaram muita gente, meus parabéns a equipe da Tango por criar um universo tão belo neste jogo com personagens super carismáticos e únicos.
  17. Pawlo03
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Fun game which knows what it's trying to achieve and does it really good. Music is perfect and a way how it's used is fresh and satisfactional.
  18. FellowCrusader
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    The game is incredible and up there with Halo 3 and Reach for my favorite Xbox exclusive. The art style, gameplay, the music gives off so much life compared to a lot of Xbox's recent exclusives (except Ori). The only problem is Chai is very one note and is the only unoriginal thing about this game
  19. MustafaTqu95
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    لعبة جدا جميلة خصوصا التوجه الفني في اللعبة وطريقة اللعب والحوارات وخصوصا متوفر بها دعم للغة العربية وايضا الموسيقى رائعة جدا .
  20. svonton
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    the second rythm game that i ever played. overall it's very good game with small minuses but let's dive into. First of all audio/graphical part of the game: game looks like some kind of comics or anime (to me that probably some kind of mix) and this good example of this art style (btw not all devs can implements this art style that it will look eye catching or at least enjoyable but intthe second rythm game that i ever played. overall it's very good game with small minuses but let's dive into. First of all audio/graphical part of the game: game looks like some kind of comics or anime (to me that probably some kind of mix) and this good example of this art style (btw not all devs can implements this art style that it will look eye catching or at least enjoyable but int this game it looks great). Audio is another great aspect of this game (it will be strange if it isn't, cuz it rhythm game all about music ya ?XD) but to my taste it will be great if sound composition contain more actually lyric not just sound itself. Gameplay can be treated as slasher, i guess, and it's not bad especially in middle-last part of the game when you get more combo, allies and special abilities. the final part is a plot that also strong part of the game cuz it fun and also contain a lot of reference to movie/anime/games, also overall story can surprise you in some twists and so on. as conclusion it's very strong game that can be really fun to you especially if you rythm game enjoyer but as for me it contain a lot of very small minuses that dont allow me to say that this game "10of10gameoftheyear". oh also play it on the controller because press alt/space/lmb/rmb/e is kinda difficult =D… Expand
  21. ziyddwh
    Mar 14, 2023
    8
    Start off exceptionally with a hack and slash and music beat. However, in the middle of the game, the story and stage sometimes feel stale. However, it bounces back at the end. Recommended for everyone.
  22. Mooski
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    A pleasant surprise, for sure. This is what all video games should strive to be: focused, slick, and well-executed. Whoever thought to marry rhythm game timing with hack 'n' slash melee combat is a genius.

    Mechanically, this game is nearly perfect. Timing your moves to the beat of a song is incredibly satisfying. And while it takes some getting used to at first, once you get into it, it    A pleasant surprise, for sure. This is what all video games should strive to be: focused, slick, and well-executed. Whoever thought to marry rhythm game timing with hack 'n' slash melee combat is a genius.

    Mechanically, this game is nearly perfect. Timing your moves to the beat of a song is incredibly satisfying. And while it takes some getting used to at first, once you get into it, it is the most outstanding combat system I've ever seen. The game does a fantastic job of drip-feeding you new mechanics--from basic attacks to combos to dodging and parrying to special attacks--so that it never feels stale or repetitive.

    However, Hi-Fi Rush does get in the way of itself a bit: In the latter half of the game, there is an over-reliance on quick-time events and mildly frustrating mini-games. Later enemies also have these annoying multi-parry mini-games that stop the flow of combat dead; they're not awful, but I could have done without them. Some of the combat encounters could also feel a little chaotic--to the point where rhythm and timing get lost in favor of simply trying not to die.

    Boss fights, on the other hand, are flawless--and do exactly what boss fights should do: test you on your mastery of the core mechanics learned in each stage.

    Yet none of this would work nearly as well as it does were it not for the audio-visual arrangement. The soundtrack and the environmental details all provide cues for the player to keep to beat--and therefore excel at the combat. There's a mix of genres to set the tone of each level and keep things interesting. But generally, if you like rock music, you are going to be well-catered for here. There was the occasional jazzy track that made it difficult to keep time, but, for the most part, the music is excellent.

    And the visuals are also slick: it has a comic book/anime sort of aesthetic. The world and character designs are perfect for the tone of the game, and I never tired of looking at them. The cutscenes are awesome--so vibrant and kinetic. It has a timeless quality--and without setting my graphics card on fire.

    All that said, the story is probably the weakest element of the game. For the most part, it is a has-been-done-before taking-down-an-evil-corporation plot. It is a little juvenile for me. The main character could also grate a little bit. He's basically an idiot that lucks his way through every situation. But by the end, he was mildly tolerable. Some people might like this but not me. However, the story did have its bright spots: it could make me chuckle from time to time.

    My conclusion is this: Hi-Fi Rush is an enjoyable game and a breath of fresh air in an industry that has been stagnating for some time now. I think most people will like this game; however, your mileage may vary depending on skilled you are at keeping to a beat.    … Expand
  23. MetacriticOnur
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  24. Soracifer88
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    A very welcome surprise... A fresh fun game, a good action with an immediate but fun combat system and all well combined with the musical component that frames and theme to the game... a simple story too but with lovable and a lovely cartoon style.

    Pro: +Fun Music/combat system +Lovable characters +great style +good amount of extra content con: -Rhythm-driven musical mechanics    A very welcome surprise... A fresh fun game, a good action with an immediate but fun combat system and all well combined with the musical component that frames and theme to the game... a simple story too but with lovable and a lovely cartoon style.

    Pro:
    +Fun Music/combat system
    +Lovable characters
    +great style
    +good amount of extra content

    con:
    -Rhythm-driven musical mechanics may not be for everyone.
    - Rather linear level design

    A Really good solid action game, great style, i want a sequel.    … Expand
  25. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    the game is good, only the boss fights that I don't like, apart from that, it was worth playing
  26. Funny7Cloud
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    音乐美术动作稳定的表现下，游戏没什么缺点，即使非音乐游戏玩家也可以轻松快乐的游玩。
    ps：不明白为什么看不到自己的账号信息了，这网站允许不同的声音发生？
  27. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    8
    it is very fun to play without a doubt but it does seem to lack keeping me interested enough to beat it as of yet
  28. faisal-q
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    Without QTE it really deserves a 10/10 but with it an 8/10 to spoil the fun of the fight
  29. OtoAR
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Me gusta el hecho que sea un juego ritmico y que tenga cosas interesantes, la jugabilidad se siente muy fluida y entretiene bastante
  30. Bushido_DZ95
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    I had no expectations of the game and so I was pleasantly surprised. good game.
  31. JasonFajardo
    May 4, 2023
    8
    Hi-Fi Rush it's the only rhythm game that i like. The Hack and Slash things make it attractive and more fun. The style makes me feel like it's the same style of game that was common in the 6th gen of consoles. The music, characters and boss fights are good enough to have fun.
  32. Scalettbass25
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Hi-Fi Rush was a wonderful surprise and probably the most unique game I’ve played in a long time. I played and finished the game in 8 hours because I was so focused on Hi-Fi Rush’s rhythm-based combat. To explain the combat, I’ll do a quick explanation of its story which is something that feels like a cartoon show that would be played on a Saturday morning. Not only does it act like aHi-Fi Rush was a wonderful surprise and probably the most unique game I’ve played in a long time. I played and finished the game in 8 hours because I was so focused on Hi-Fi Rush’s rhythm-based combat. To explain the combat, I’ll do a quick explanation of its story which is something that feels like a cartoon show that would be played on a Saturday morning. Not only does it act like a cartoon, but the art of Hi-Fi Rush also takes inspiration from other art styles such as comic books and anime during specific segments. In Hi-Fi Rush you play an inspiring rockstar, Chai, who goes through a cybernetic surgery that accidentally merges his music player to his heart. With his heart now being the music player, everything in the world around him goes to the beat of his music and because of this, he is now labeled as a defect by the corporation responsible for his surgery. With the power of friendship, Chai and the friends that he gains along the way must defeat this evil corporation to the beat of the music.
    Now with the world going along to the beat of the music, that means Chai and the player must defeat enemies and time combos to the beat of whatever song is playing. While this might sound difficult, the combat and timing are quite easy and fun. Even if you manage to not hit enemies on the beat, it is still balanced so that you can still do damage and is still fun. Of course, you can level up your abilities so that certain abilities do even more damage on and off the beat. If you’re like me and are tone deaf you might have a hard time hearing the beat, but thankfully not only is there a bar in the UI to help you find the beat, but the world around you literally goes to the beat. Enemies walk and swing on the beat, lights, and doors go to the beat, and so on. At one point you might learn the rhythm and will find yourself tapping your foot or nodding your head causing you to get better level by level.
    While I did have fun, there were 2 issues I had during my 8 hours. The game can get very repetitive, and this is because of the level's very formulaic design. When going through each level, you mainly do 2 things, which are platforming and fighting. While there are some minor puzzles and some collectibles it doesn't help change the formula. This might start to affect a player but only near the 3rd quarter of the game, which is either good or bad because it might stop someone from actually finishing it. If we ever see a second game I hope they change up the level formulas so that it stays interesting all the way through, but thankfully for such a unique game, it might not affect a player.
    Hi-Fi Rush may have a formulaic level design which causes it to get a little repetitive, the game's cheesy Saturday morning cartoon art style help give life to a game that could've easily failed if not done correctly. Being able to fight enemies to the literal beat of the game's amazing soundtrack, the player can feel like a rockstar, which brings something new to the rhythm-based genre. If a second game does ever gets announced, I will be excited about what Tango Gameworks will bring to the table and hope they give us the show of a lifetime. In the end, I’d give Hi-Fi Rush an 8/10.    … Expand
  33. Z4neee
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    An incredibly fun and entertaining journey. I am quite new to rhythm games and to be quite frankly honest, it isn't really my type of game but Hi-Fi Rush does serve as an exception. The game play is incredibly smooth and satisfying and the the characters are very entertaining. It is a great game to quickly pass time on and have some fun.
  34. AlexKiddPlayer
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um bom game. Boa trilha sonora, divertido e gráficos simples, criativos e bonitos. Porém, achei que faltou um pouco mais de acessibilidade para quem tem deficiências de coordenação motora, bem como para quem não tem costume com jogos ritmicos. É difícil no início acertar o botao na hora certa. O jogador com dificuldade pode dropar.… Expand
  35. hearbreath
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Stile grafico accattivante, personaggi ben caratterizzati nonostante il titolo non sia proprio lunghissimo.
    La meccanica del ritmo musicale su cui si basa il gioco è ben fatta e sicuramente distintiva inoltre da apprezzare il fatto che in quasi la totalità del gioco le abilità tempistiche del giocatore non sono un requisito indispensabile per proseguire rendendo così accessibile il titolo    Stile grafico accattivante, personaggi ben caratterizzati nonostante il titolo non sia proprio lunghissimo.
    La meccanica del ritmo musicale su cui si basa il gioco è ben fatta e sicuramente distintiva inoltre da apprezzare il fatto che in quasi la totalità del gioco le abilità tempistiche del giocatore non sono un requisito indispensabile per proseguire rendendo così accessibile il titolo anche a chi non è proprio un maestro delle tempistiche.

    Il combattimento è appagante e se si è bravi con le varie combo si riescono a fare cose davvero divertenti.

    La storia non è niente di innovativo, anzi. Inoltre anche il suo svolgimento è' abbastanza simile per tutto il gioco.

    Proprio in virtù di quest'ultima caratteristica il voto che sento di dare è 8    … Expand
  36. Dealves99
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    História principal: 13 horas
    Gameplay é o que mais brilha, história do jogo engaja mas não é o foco do jogo.
    Gameplay é tão boa que quando derrota o último chefe você fica com muita vontade de testar os outros modos.
  37. Kauank
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    Totalmente overrated, jogo normal, nada de revolucionário como uns emocionados por ai estão dizendo.
  38. Welkinz
    Mar 30, 2023
    7
    combat is innovative and fun as it added rhythm game playing into the action game fighting. Other than this, it was hard for me to find another place the game did exceptional - storyline is boring and predictable, main characters lack depth, platform design just okay
  39. x6_Balan
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    Grata sorpresa este "AA". Aventura con una historia resultona pese a ser simple y clásica, está muy bien llevada por un ritmo alegre, buen diseño de personajes y todo rodeado de un entorno artístico brillante.

    El gran pero del juego es que sea un juego musical si como es mi caso casi que lo odio, ya que al final prefiero un combate basado en habilidad pura y no en ritmo. Me imagino    Grata sorpresa este "AA". Aventura con una historia resultona pese a ser simple y clásica, está muy bien llevada por un ritmo alegre, buen diseño de personajes y todo rodeado de un entorno artístico brillante.

    El gran pero del juego es que sea un juego musical si como es mi caso casi que lo odio, ya que al final prefiero un combate basado en habilidad pura y no en ritmo.

    Me imagino una mecánica estilo Ratchet con combate graciosete y habilidad o armas curiosas y pasaría a un 8,5/9 fácil.

    Un buen notable y supongo que un imprescindible para los amantes de los juegos rítmicos.    … Expand
  40. lesiuML
    Feb 8, 2023
    7
    I've really enjoyed it. Graphic design is really strong advantage of this game, it's kinda similar to Sunset Overdrive. Music is good but personally I've expected something much better especially after The Black Keys in the intro scene. Game is really catchy and it's pleasure to play through. Characters are quite nicely written but due to short length of the gamie it's kinda hard to buildI've really enjoyed it. Graphic design is really strong advantage of this game, it's kinda similar to Sunset Overdrive. Music is good but personally I've expected something much better especially after The Black Keys in the intro scene. Game is really catchy and it's pleasure to play through. Characters are quite nicely written but due to short length of the gamie it's kinda hard to build some strong bond between them. Game is short but this is actually a good thing. Story is simply and silly. Generally speaking Hi-Fi Rush is a very enjoyable experience that probably won't change your life. It's pretty nice, short filler between others long games. It's definitely worth a shot!… Expand
  41. Oshiri_Maeda
    Apr 15, 2023
    7
    It's pretty nice and feels very-very responsive. Overall, one of the best rhythm games. However, this pop version of Hellsinger is not my cup of tea: too plain.
  42. B3jn
    Apr 20, 2023
    7
    Keeping up with the beat is tiring and missing it just feels awful, like your controller is dropping inputs. Looks great and it seems like a lot of effort was put into it but it's just not my thing.
  43. xSlicK007
    Apr 4, 2023
    7
    its frustrating yes, some input lag when using wireless controller... but still a good game
  44. srosebrace
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    hi-fi rush a colorfull and wacky game that does not really take itself serious

    its made with love and passion both in its gameplay, art and music its story may not be the strongest but it tells a easy to follow story for many to follow +combat is great and smooth + characters are fun and loveable + art style is just amazing -because its a music heavy game all about rythem and    hi-fi rush a colorfull and wacky game that does not really take itself serious

    its made with love and passion both in its gameplay, art and music

    its story may not be the strongest but it tells a easy to follow story for many to follow

    +combat is great and smooth
    + characters are fun and loveable
    + art style is just amazing

    -because its a music heavy game all about rythem and music beats it may offset people who don't care about music
    -chai at early game is really annoying and childish but imrpoves later on
    -timing too the beat is diffuclty to do well if you are not good at it (with or without the help bar)    … Expand
  45. shenmue2
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Me pasaron una clave para el juego en Pc, es pasable pero nada sobresaliente, aunque esta bien dadá la sequía que ha tenido Xbox estos últimos años, tampoco es la segunda venida de Cristo como muchos lo quieren ver, seamos objetivos señores, es un juego de 6 o 7, yo le doy un 7
  46. topiwe
    Feb 3, 2023
    7
    Игра хорошая, но быстро надоела. Механика ритма хороша, но не подходит для игры.
  47. DuFF_Infantry
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    Brilliant in its simplicity. Leaves a bit to be desired in terms of repetitiveness and overall love towards the end of the game. Very solid rhythm game. 1st half 9/10, 2nd half of game 6/10. Overall I'd give it 7.5/10.
  48. shrikey23
    Feb 15, 2023
    7
    This game is cool looking and kind of fun but the beginning is very painful with all the training and the tips. I just want to play the game but I keep getting interrupted by more tips. I am not really sure what the story is and it seems like the rhythm part you can just kind of skip if you want. This seems like a lot of gloss but in the end this game is just kind of exhausting. I willThis game is cool looking and kind of fun but the beginning is very painful with all the training and the tips. I just want to play the game but I keep getting interrupted by more tips. I am not really sure what the story is and it seems like the rhythm part you can just kind of skip if you want. This seems like a lot of gloss but in the end this game is just kind of exhausting. I will play later.… Expand
  49. basilpesto
    May 18, 2023
    7
    a decent game for what it is. while i admit the soundtrack is not my cup of tea. the opening starts with a generic bland jam that you can hear in most commercials. however its nice to play and feel the instrumental evolving by rhythm as you play. nice anime-pop art esque character designs with dithering shading. transitions nicely from cutscenes to gameplay. i didn't feel the story (shamea decent game for what it is. while i admit the soundtrack is not my cup of tea. the opening starts with a generic bland jam that you can hear in most commercials. however its nice to play and feel the instrumental evolving by rhythm as you play. nice anime-pop art esque character designs with dithering shading. transitions nicely from cutscenes to gameplay. i didn't feel the story (shame to admit i don't remember much of it) but the sequence and gameplay concept built around the character and the world as you go.

    feels like a fun dmc trainer. where rhythm help you master the time of attack animations and combos. beautifully animated. feels like a soda commercial at times. platforming is twitchy and fun as well. worth recommending to friends who are fans of the genre.

    would like to see a sequel or dlc/expansion with more music. if you like games like ratchet and clank, dmc and rhythim games (maybe gitaroo man fans too. but im probably just thinking about the character going through the world consequences with a v guitar) you should really check it out!    … Expand
  50. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Sanırım Microsoft'un uzun zamandır masaya koyduğu en sağlam oyun oldu. Grafikleri ve sanat yönetimi hoşuma gitti. Müzikleri de güzel doğal olarak. Oynarken eğlendim ve eğlenerek bitirdim. Umarım Microsoft bu şekilde ilerlemeye devam eder.
  51. The_Man_With_No
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    I don't think there's ever been a more mid-game, $30 is the smart price, but this game is not a 10, it is not a GoTY contender, and it isn't anything special or memorable, by this time next month, no one will be talking about it because the game has meh replayability. The hype for this game is a lie, it's a 7 at best, but after chapter 7's mediocre self and all the unnecessary hype, it'sI don't think there's ever been a more mid-game, $30 is the smart price, but this game is not a 10, it is not a GoTY contender, and it isn't anything special or memorable, by this time next month, no one will be talking about it because the game has meh replayability. The hype for this game is a lie, it's a 7 at best, but after chapter 7's mediocre self and all the unnecessary hype, it's at a 6 for me.… Expand
  52. M4N0R4F43L
    Feb 3, 2023
    6
    Arte bonita e gameplay bastante fluída e divertida porém o estilo ritmo não me agradou e em tempos de DMC 5 ou Bayonetta 3 que eleveram o gênero Hack'n Slash HI-FI deixa a desejar
  53. SequelHater
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Visuals: Beautiful. Vibrant. Easily the best part of the game.
    The cartoon vibe is really fun to look at.
    Looked insane on my 32" 2k HDR monitor.
    The whole world breathing and vibing to your beat is something that I've only seen before on like LSD I think.
    It adds a lot to the game.
    My only problem here is the visual clutter that gets out of hand really easy.
    9/10
    - Plot: meh. I got a feeling like it's targeted towards kids, but the adult oriented jokes and the workplace setting makes me feel they tried a one size fits all approach.
    The progression is uneventful and predictable. You know right away who's the good guys and who's the bad guys.
    Overall the plot could be way better if they had more time to develop it.
    The so called "rebels" are so milquetoast that they're scared to even imply that the corporation is evil.
    You can definitely feel Bethesda's boot being licked hard.
    The pro corporate "we just need better corporations" propaganda this game is trying to sell was kinda vomit inducing, especially coming from a corpo like Bethesda.
    3/10
    - Characters: they're fun and quirky, all dressed in futuristic beautiful outfits and rock robotic enhancements.
    Protagonist is kinda generic but grows on you.
    Peppermint is cute, macaron is adorable, 808 adorable, cnmn is kinda funny.
    The villains are quirky and super fun. I loved Zanzo (Jojo villain) and Rekka most.
    I loved the banter and jokes.
    One character I hated.
    Mf Korsica. WTF.
    Who tf though that giving an anime girl a deep voice Scottish accent would be a good idea?
    She's boring, one dimensional and a real sore for your ears.
    Really useless character.
    She reminds me of Sirona Ryan from Hogwarts Legacy - with both the devs tried to force a feminine look on a character who's voice doesn't fit.
    7/10
    - Technical: game ran at a perfect 165fps in 2k. Smooth as butter. 0 stutters.
    Inputs worked perfectly
    I saw people complain about the cutscenes but that's how animation works.
    Some health crates bugged out and didn't react to me hitting them.
    Overall perfect technical performance as far as modern PC games go.
    - Music: oh boy.
    This is supposed to be a music game?
    This was lousy.
    I saw someone describe it as corporate-core rock and I fully agree.
    I wish there were mods to switch these tracks with my own, because that stuff was forgettable, repetitive and gave me a headache.
    Same song playing for 30 minutes plus is bound to do that.
    All same rhythm and bpm pretty much, leads to a boring and headache inducing ost
    0/10
    - Gameplay loop: fun for the first couple stages.
    I liked the tutorials and additions (unlike other people), but I hated the need to use assistants in the platforming.
    Then it gets tedious really quick and makes you feel trapped.
    The combos you buy matter very little, as there's not really much of a window to use any of them when you're constantly locked into parries and dodges.
    Very disappointing.
    The rhythm part also sucked, because the player will hit regardless of missing, and there's no option of creating combos by using more complex rhythms.
    You will be punished for trying to hit 1/8ths and 1/16ths.
    I cheesed the game so easy by doing a "health gain" build.
    Essentially I bought the health tank and all upgrades, and put healing efficacy and parry heals for the chips.
    I became immortal.
    Boring.
    The platforming was easy and not as annoying as people say it is. 5/10. - Conclusion: so much missed potential. What's most depressing is how much hype there is surrounding this game. It's depressing because the standard is so low right now for video games, that a complete game is considered a masterpiece. Overall, this game is short and fun which makes is easy to ignore it's faults. 6/10. Bonus for the fun visuals.    … Expand
  54. saplign
    Feb 1, 2023
    6
    i review this ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  55. AleDark666
    Jan 29, 2023
    5
    Está muy bien al principio, muy divertido, hasta que se quedan sin ideas a la mitad del juegos y empiezan a reutilizar mecánicas una y otra vez. De lo más aburrido y repetitivo que he jugado nunca.
  56. adanX
    Jan 27, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome and it brings me back, way back. Must play!! Miss games like these bow a days. Good to see and loving it.… Expand
  57. Kielsdp
    Aug 18, 2023
    5
    Magnífico! Digno de um título Bethesda. Trilha sonora maravilhosa, game engraçado, história espetacular.
  58. kuzon64
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was released for xbox ecosystem
    The game is set in a retro-futuristic world where music is the source of power. The player controls Chai, a young man who has been given a Walkman that allows him to control the music and fight enemies.
    Hi-Fi Rush received mixed reviews from    Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was released for xbox ecosystem
    The game is set in a retro-futuristic world where music is the source of power. The player controls Chai, a young man who has been given a Walkman that allows him to control the music and fight enemies.

    Hi-Fi Rush received mixed reviews from critics. While the game was praised for its visuals, music, and gameplay, it was criticized for its short length and repetitive levels.

    Here is a summary of the pros and cons of Hi-Fi Rush:

    Pros:

    Beautiful visuals
    Catchy music
    Fun and challenging gameplay
    Creative level design
    Great sense of humor
    Cons:

    Short length
    Repetitive levels
    Lack of difficulty options
    Technical issues
    Overall, Hi-Fi Rush is a fun and enjoyable game that is perfect for fans of rhythm games and action games. However, the game's short length and repetitive levels may be a turn-off for some players.

    Here are some of the things that Hi-Fi Rush does well:

    The visuals are stunning. The game has a bright and colorful art style that is reminiscent of cartoons from the 1980s. The character designs are also very creative, and the environments are full of detail.
    The music is catchy and upbeat. The soundtrack is a mix of original songs and remixes of classic tunes, and it really helps to set the mood for the game.
    The gameplay is fun and challenging. The game mixes beat-matching with action combat, and it's a lot of fun to try to keep up with the music while fighting enemies.
    The level design is creative. The levels are all unique and full of interesting challenges, and they keep the game feeling fresh throughout.
    The game has a great sense of humor. The dialogue is witty and the characters are all likable, and there are a lot of funny moments throughout the game.
    However, Hi-Fi Rush also has some flaws:

    The game is short. It can be completed in about 10 hours, and there's not much replay value.
    The levels can be repetitive. There are a few different enemy types, but the levels themselves tend to be samey.
    The game lacks difficulty options. There's only one difficulty setting, and it can be too easy for some players.
    The game has some technical issues. There are a few bugs and glitches, and the frame rate can drop during intense moments.
    Overall, Hi-Fi Rush is a fun and enjoyable game that is perfect for fans of rhythm games and action games. However, the game's short length and repetitive levels may be a turn-off for some players. If you're looking for a short and sweet game with a great soundtrack and some fun gameplay, then Hi-Fi Rush is worth checking out.    … Expand
  59. Xboxgamer1
    Jan 27, 2023
    4
    Developer and Xbox gets props for Gamepass drop and art style but after hour it got repetitive and boring. I had to put it down and went back to Monster Hunter Rise
  60. tenow
    Feb 10, 2023
    3
    Basic story, childish humor, most of the music is so generic that it doesn't inspire me to keep the rhythm. I spent the game annoyed and consciously counting the beat in my head trying to press buttons on time. There is no drive here for me. The only positive thing about the game is several story cutscenes that are well produced. I love good rhythm games, this is not one of them.
  61. Plunger91
    Mar 18, 2023
    3
    this is like guitar‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  62. OnlyOneHere
    Feb 7, 2023
    2
    This game has an interesting concept and world with robots and music. Other than that, this game is nothing more than a generic indie hack and slash game. The greedy developers were too cheap and lazy to continue making AAA games, so now they resort into making mobile games. There are so many games like this in the indie market, so why should I be impressed with this generic indie-qualityThis game has an interesting concept and world with robots and music. Other than that, this game is nothing more than a generic indie hack and slash game. The greedy developers were too cheap and lazy to continue making AAA games, so now they resort into making mobile games. There are so many games like this in the indie market, so why should I be impressed with this generic indie-quality piece of garbage? It's so overhyped. Had this been Rockstar or Naughty Dog selling this game for $30, the narrative would've been so different. The framerate is horrible during cutscenes in a pathetic attempt at keeping the budget low. This whole "art style" stuff is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. This game tries too hard to be funny. 2004 wants its humor back. Running animations are cringeworthy.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Although this game is not a cash grab as it's just $30. That's one thing the developers got right. If you are going to give me half the game, it better be half the price. Nintendo would've charged $60 for this indie trash. Although I do not feel this is worth $30, as this is literally just a generic indie or mobile game. Boring and repetitive game with lack of content. I would recommend until the price drops to $10 or less before purchasing this game.    … Expand
  63. Sun3030
    Jan 26, 2023
    1
    Hi-Fi Rush a copy and paste ryhythm combat game that's been done countless times before nothing new here. Some cared for the sounds and music and it is a rhythm but its a rhythm game that's been done many times before and done better by others. The game kinda ran laggy for me on my Xbox Series S and it being a rhythm game not good! They should able to fix the lag but fixed or not when iHi-Fi Rush a copy and paste ryhythm combat game that's been done countless times before nothing new here. Some cared for the sounds and music and it is a rhythm but its a rhythm game that's been done many times before and done better by others. The game kinda ran laggy for me on my Xbox Series S and it being a rhythm game not good! They should able to fix the lag but fixed or not when i put time into the game it was a problem. This game for me was no more than Game Pass filler that I wouldn't recommend it even in the 5 bin at Game Stop or anywhere else. Huge disappointment for Microsoft Zinnimax cartoony game they must do better.… Expand
  64. Drazeann
    Jan 26, 2023
    1
    el juego necesita remover denuvo, no se porque a estas alturas siguen usandolo cuando solo empreora todo
  65. DHarland
    Jan 30, 2023
    1
    Worth about $5 or the cost of those mobile android games you pay a little money, no more than that. Framerate is janky, graphics are poor. Content is extremely light. Save your money
  66. AtomosFabian
    Feb 7, 2023
    1
    A mitad de camino en el mundo de los juegos de ritmo, se hace muy repetitivo, esta bien para pasar un rato pero sus 10 horas son muy monótonas.
  67. LittleBobbyTV
    Feb 2, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi-Fi Rush is an example of a game that LOOKS like it should be great, so people assume it is. While the game is visually stunning, the gameplay is one-note, the voice acting is mediocre, the dialogue is awful, and the story is so cliche that I upset myself thinking they would actually take an interesting turn near the start of the third act of the story, but they failed miserably and then I remembered what game I was playing. Setting your game up to be an action rhythm game is such and interesting idea that they do NOTHING with. It literally boils down to “play on the beat”. The beat never changes. The time signature never changes. You can’t come up with your own rhythms to make combos. It’s literally “here’s a small list of moves that make combos if you press this short combination”. The second I realized you wouldn’t have any personal expression in your gameplay, I was bored. Then I continued with this travesty of a game until the ending because I figured it had to get better. It doesn’t. Every fight, the whole momentum of the game stops, and the enemies show up and posture for 2 seconds before anything happens. Then, if you defeat those enemies, a short cutscene plays in the middle of every wave and the enemies show up and posture. This happens, EVERY SINGLE TIME. And as you’re running through a stage, your companions will chime in with something or other every 10 seconds the ENTIRE GAME. “Use the generator, Chai”, “I can break that door, Chai”. Non stop. All game. And let’s not forget the AWFUL platforming. Chai jumps up and down like he’s made of lead. I haven’t felt platforming this bad since early PS1 games, and I’m not very sure it was that bad back then. Its safe to say that I hated every second of this game from about the 2 minutes mark of actual gameplay. For a game that everyone is raving about, I think it’s an absolute joke of a game with wasted potential, annoying characters, a bad story, and stale gameplay. Good thing this is on Game Pass, but even then it’s got a 5% completion rating. Makes me think that people don’t really care for it as much as they claim. And that would make sense. It’s bad.… Expand
  68. Likememelikemem
    Feb 19, 2023
    1
    This silly little game gave me depression

    I do not like it at all!!! Please stay away from this game if you have good life
  69. oneSaint
    Feb 4, 2023
    0
    Can’t get past the tutorial. The beat matching system is broken. Needs a skip button.
  70. ultima67
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    Bad game it's cringe as **** this is worse than actual saturday morning cartoons because at least those are fun to watch
  71. AlvaroTrainer
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    Sobrevalorado a más no poder, es un juegazo pero la gente me lo ha quemadl, superenlo
  72. Batman431
    Apr 11, 2023
    0
    Pure garbage, this Game is so bad es malísimo es pura caca de Microsoft recién sacada del culo de phil. Basura puea
  73. Robert88
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    This game is trash after playing it for a bit between the annoying music and the graphics that look like they belong on a N64 honest this is a waste of money .. if you wanna play N64 games pick up a Nintendo this game is garbage
  74. nusoul
    Jun 22, 2023
    0
    Stupid game for kids. Very slow and no gameplay at all.
    The developers tried to humor, but looks like a bad copy of Scott Pilgrim.
  75. Punccch
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    a crooked game with terrible graphics and mediocre gameplay nothing remarkable compared to dmc the plot is not about anything
  76. Tommano
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    A game that steals from everyone including jet set radio and devil may cry. Most unoriginal title of the year with none of the depth. The cringe dialogue is the nail in the coffin.
  77. Punchiks
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    one of the worst children's games with ugly graphics and combat system realy bad game
  78. RYOHZK
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  79. Hiphopy
    Feb 6, 2023
    0
    I was never into this type of game but this is really an exciting game genre that I have missed my whole life. Really love this game. I'm half way into it and it is so good. The combat mechanics are so satisfying.
  80. Pockeey
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    I tried it and absolutely hated it. This is probably the worst Indie Game I've ever played
  81. HuggieWuggies
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    Another Tango gem,

    give some vibes of GOD HAND from back in the xbox,ps2, gamecube era
  82. Quadity
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    Very boring tbh. Decided to give it a shot, after seeing the overwhelmingly positive reviews. What a chore to sit through, just mashing a button in sync with a little circle indicator on screen.
  83. Dubidoo
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    It looks like a ps3 game. And the gameplay itself is generic af. But its free on Gamepass
  84. George999
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    Cringe dialogue, dated repetitive gameplay. Definitely not a reason to buy an Xbox
  85. HaruX
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    Boring game, bad graphics, bad gameplay, bad story, too short, bad imitation of sunset overdrive.
  86. Rick2077
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    Me recuerda a una epoca donde lo principal era la diversion , no colocarte en la cara un cartel de cajas de botin antes de iniciar un juego, con este titulo tengo fe de que vendran mas propuestas parecidas.
  87. Airon24766
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    La copia de no straight roads, y la mezcla de varios juegos pasados.
    Podrá ser jugable pero no es. Nada del otro mundo.
  88. Celio137
    Feb 2, 2023
    0
    Uma das melhores surpresas que a microsoft já fez, simplesmente 10/10! Gameplay fluida, animações lindas, direção de arte magnifica, trilhas sonoras incríveis
  89. crazypantsus
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    im not a hack n' slash guy, neither a Rythm games guy, but this game is so wlel made, from the designs, to the audio and a huge amount of polish on the combat system makes this a literally flawless game. so close to perfection its just unfair not give it a 10/10...
  90. Mason_pllom
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to like this game, I did! but the translation was just so bad. I think it was machine translated or something. Spanish is always left till last.… Expand
  91. muydepokku
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    An amazing story and graphics that drive the series forward in a amazing way. The Side Quests are a step forward for RPG games by immersing you into the lore of the world.
  92. NoGameshahaha
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    Stupid game for kids. Very slow and no gameplay at all.
    The developers tried to humor, but looks like a bad copy of Scott Pilgrim.
  93. Eduardo99zx
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    Not the best gameplay, not the best story and certainly not the best graphics, shame.
  94. markusmaximus07
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    Good game, but platforms test are nonsense 3/10, easy or super hard, our developer feel that you will fail.
  95. kingoftheking
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    This year's most overrated trash. My condolences to everyone who wasted money and time on this garbage...............................................
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Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    100
    Robots, humans and cyborgs look beautiful and believable. The environments are wonderfully detailed and cartoonish. The sound design is of course brilliant, as it is one of the cornerstones of the whole concept. In addition to original music, the game features famous band names such as Nine Inch Nails, The Black Keys and The Prodigy. [Issue#325]
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 20, 2023
    92
    Hi-Fi RUSH offers 12-14 hours of satisfying hours of music, action and plenty of laughs. Rhythm, beat, robots. What more can we ask for?
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  3. NPR
    Mar 6, 2023
    95
    Like other rhythm games, what starts as frantic button-mashing turns into rewarding jam sessions. As you learn to time your strikes to the beat, you'll face an escalating range of robot foes that fight back (also on tempo, of course). It's a dance paired with an amazing soundtrack, and — funky as it sounds — I promise, it works.
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