Hi-Fi Rush

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1431 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,237 out of 1431
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 1431
  3. Negative: 144 out of 1431

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  1. Honeybadgers
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    I've got no complaints. The only way it could have been improved was if The Pillows did the soundtrack.

    The story and characters and vibe is equal parts punk rock and Saturday morning cartoon, with silly lighthearted characters and plot that works because the game just doesn't take itself seriously. It's short, campy, endlessly energetic and likable, with tight gameplay that constantly    I've got no complaints. The only way it could have been improved was if The Pillows did the soundtrack.

    The story and characters and vibe is equal parts punk rock and Saturday morning cartoon, with silly lighthearted characters and plot that works because the game just doesn't take itself seriously. It's short, campy, endlessly energetic and likable, with tight gameplay that constantly builds on itself and never asks for a grind with music that slaps hard.

    Temper your expectations, this game doesn't want you to take it seriously. If you think the dialogue is cringe and stupid, tweak your mindset.

    The physical comedy has some genuinely laugh aloud moments, too. One scene with a certain tall red haired Scottish lady stands out.

    Add to that it has no microtransactions. no in-game purchases. No cringe advertising or pre orders. Hell, the game was released on the day it was announced. That's so righteous.

    I don't want a sequel. I just want this little star to shine bright and be remembered fondly. But it's absolutely slaying the competition, so of course we're gonna see it get ran into the ground by Bethesda.

    Dangit I made myself sad.    … Expand
  2. Bitek
    May 20, 2023
    10
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    Buy it !    … Expand
  3. kozzy420
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Wonderful game that has fantastic gameplay, awesome combat, killer soundtrack, Slick controls and a fun factor that is very high. Think of the movement of Sunset Overdrive, with the combat of DMC, along with many of its own great elements such as its killer Soundtrack, awesome movement, great combat and perfect controls. Played 2 hours on Steam so far and 2 hours on gamepass.

    Positives:    Wonderful game that has fantastic gameplay, awesome combat, killer soundtrack, Slick controls and a fun factor that is very high. Think of the movement of Sunset Overdrive, with the combat of DMC, along with many of its own great elements such as its killer Soundtrack, awesome movement, great combat and perfect controls. Played 2 hours on Steam so far and 2 hours on gamepass.

    Positives:
    - Great combat
    - Good gameplay
    - Stellar Soundtrack
    - Controls are very well done
    - Animations are good
    - The bosses are a blast
    - Graphics
    - Art Design is so well done, very easy on the eyes
    - The best use of Rhythm based gameplay yet!
    - Performance is very very good
    - Good voice acting

    Negatives:
    - It should cost me money :)
    - The writing at the very start isn't that great but it gets better as the game goes, not bad.

    Its a wonderful Gumbo Pot mix of Sunset Overdrive, DMC and many of its own elements. Feel the vibe, kick some butt and enjoy this wonderful surprise of a game. Well done to the devs and also Microsoft/Bethesda for keeping this hush, hush and then dropping it the same day they announce it, its got alot of people talking about it. Tried it on gamepass, had a blast so wanted to get a copy on Steam for my Steam Deck.

    Two Big thumbs ups, way to early in the year for GOTY talk but I will say this, I am 99% sure that this game will be in my Top 10 come end of the year, without a question.    … Expand
  4. Jusalilpanda
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    I was unimpressed by the Developer_Direct launch. Oh, Bethesda? Ok...

    I was not disappointed. Huge attention to detail in the animations and world-building. Tight controls, great music, fun characters. Deep combat system that there were plenty of (optional) tutorials to onboard me nicely.

    I'm massively impressed. An utterly delightful yank into popping rock glory!
  5. KesslerCOIL
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    I cant fault anything about the game.
    The music, the characters, the artstyle, the gameplay... just everything is top tier.
    It's a game that isnt trying to sell me something, just a great high quality game.
  6. lonewolf3264
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Such style , such flair, such character , such great music , such great rhythm based combat .Devil may cry married your favourite rhythm game and this was the lovechild. Except it's also a special child with it's own vibe. SOOO fresh / original which is a rarity these days. Highly recommend. Ignore fanboys posting trash reviews out of jealousy. A great game deserves to be recognised evenSuch style , such flair, such character , such great music , such great rhythm based combat .Devil may cry married your favourite rhythm game and this was the lovechild. Except it's also a special child with it's own vibe. SOOO fresh / original which is a rarity these days. Highly recommend. Ignore fanboys posting trash reviews out of jealousy. A great game deserves to be recognised even if it isn't on your platform: this is the true gamers game code (those of us who genuinely love video games).… Expand
  7. faizanali
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos jamás creados y el hecho de que salió de la nada sorprendió a todos.

    felicidades al desarrollador tango y al equipo de xbox.
  8. sacreo
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a vibe and a half. Beautiful graphics, incredible sound design, a genuinely unique take on the character action genre, and a lovable cast of characters.
  9. alexlomba87
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This game is what the AA-AAA videogames industry has been sorely missing for decades - a fun, contained, self-closing adventure that lasts 10 hours but can entertain for much longer, with incredibly well researched art and design, original and funny. Give me 1 hi-fi rush a year, not 1 Zelda or starfield every 10 years. GOTY 2023 in January, no question.
  10. Sminky
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    A true joy. It has fun kinetic combat, along with great hart and humour in it's story right until the end. It is also the perfect length, something that is all to rare now. The only downside is that this for me was the final straw in considering PCGamer reviews still credible :(
  11. Rolgudiel
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Buenisimo papis. ayer lo baje con gamepass, 144 fps solidos bien optimizado y cargado de personalidad.
  12. X50
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito divertido e bem feito, foi uma grata surpresa para mim que não esperava nada desse jogo após ver o trailer. Recomendo a todos.
  13. heosbupa
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy bien juego, me recuerda la época de los juegos divertidos si cosas complicadas… Expand
  14. funyunknight
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Tango Gameworks just dropped a banger out of the blue. I wish more game developers would drop games so quickly after announcing them. I hate the long waits! What a great game though, also beautiful art in it. Awesome content for Game Pass!
  15. conkerfale
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    太好玩了，强烈推荐，完全停不下来，即使动作苦手，也能玩得尽兴，这是非常难得的，今年最大的惊喜，全程燃爆，BOSS战超然，又重新燃起了我对电子游戏的兴趣~~~！！！
  16. Victor2202
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Posso dizer com toda certeza que é um dos melhores jogos já lançados para o Xbox Game Pass
  17. Midget007
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is an easy 10. GOTY for sure. Most fun I've had this gen by a mile.… Expand
  18. nomad1326
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game with a taste, pleasant rhythm and interesting characters. Game of the Year contender 2023
  19. ThyagoFelipe
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Jogo da hora feito por japa do mesmo criador do Resident Evil incrivel!!!!!!!!!!!mesmo q tenho playstation e sou do Play,esse jogo começou o ano bem do Xbox,brevemente terei um Pc,essa geração ñ compensa em consoles,ja q vai pro Pc mesmo.
  20. El112119
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Microsoft Shadow dropped this like a Madlad, It probably is one of the best games i have played this year and it's really addicting and REALLY REALLY FUN, and goddamn this game is just so STYLISH, Really wanted a game that is a DMC that syncs up to the music, and FINALLY Tango made ONE, really worth the money for only $30
  21. allanbruno1
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    perfeito , divertido e ambicioso , chegou sem prometer nada e foi uma grande surpresa, quando começou a sair os boatos parecia que viria mais um game gênerico por ae
  22. antoniomit
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Es increible! Asi si, quiero mas juegos como este. Xbox nos ha sorprendido. Gracias Game Pass
  23. poker2621
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Este juego es simplemente un joya en bruto, tanto como en el gameplay como en los visuales, este juego es un suspiro de aire fresco de la formula actual de los videojuegos, no hay ningun tipo de battle pass ni nada por ese estilo, es simplemente pagar por el juego y disfrutarlo. La banda sonora es extraordinaria y como se une al gameplay es fantastico, me parece muy bueno que tenga variasEste juego es simplemente un joya en bruto, tanto como en el gameplay como en los visuales, este juego es un suspiro de aire fresco de la formula actual de los videojuegos, no hay ningun tipo de battle pass ni nada por ese estilo, es simplemente pagar por el juego y disfrutarlo. La banda sonora es extraordinaria y como se une al gameplay es fantastico, me parece muy bueno que tenga varias dificultades que van desde la que es perfecta para los que aun no han pulido si oído musical como para aquellos que estan practicamente locos y el corazón les late al ritmo de la musica, es un juego bien equilibrado y justo, por lo que si pierdes mucho es que eres malo y ya. Simplemente una obra maestra, espero que Tango Gameworks pueda crear proyectos como este e incluso a inspirar a otras desarrolladoras a crear juegos de este tipo. Recomendado al 200%… Expand
  24. LuanPCS
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Não dava nada pelo game, no entanto fui surpreendido positivamente.
    Por estar no Game Pass pude jogar esse game maravilhoso.
  25. Bleimer
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Tenía años sin jugar un hack and slash , no recordaba lo divertido que eran, me enamoro este juego
  26. AnchorPoint
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute blast to play, with fast-paced combat, stunning graphics, and an immersive story that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
  27. Gaudy
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Un juego fresco, alegre, divertido, dinámico y con mucho ritmo. Tiene un doblaje al español de lo mejorcito del mercado. Los personajes rebosan carisma y Chai es muy divertido. Es gameplay es divertidisimo y se pasan las horas voladas.La optimización es buenisima, no falla y aupa la experiencia de ritmao. Microsoft necesita mas titulos así. Pura diversión arcade. Tiene una duración de 12Un juego fresco, alegre, divertido, dinámico y con mucho ritmo. Tiene un doblaje al español de lo mejorcito del mercado. Los personajes rebosan carisma y Chai es muy divertido. Es gameplay es divertidisimo y se pasan las horas voladas.La optimización es buenisima, no falla y aupa la experiencia de ritmao. Microsoft necesita mas titulos así. Pura diversión arcade. Tiene una duración de 12 horas y es tremendamente recomendable.… Expand
  28. Trix122
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Good game, goty 2023 candidate.

    Built with passion, originality and talent.
  29. thezombiezone
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    What an incredible game from start to finish. It’s able to keep you engaged in the gameplay because of the unique mechanics the introduce throughout the game. The rhythm type DMC combat is very fun and unique, making the entire experience feel fresh. Characters are lovable and can easily find attachment with them. 10/10 GOTY nominee
  30. susel37
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Awesome game, on of the best games in 2023. I recommend it to everyone.
    Maybe the one point of contention - they should have added more licensed music in my opinion.
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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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