Hi-Fi Rush

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1431 Ratings

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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.
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Metascore
90

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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