Hi-Fi Rush

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. 3DJuegos
    Feb 22, 2023
    Hi-Fi Rush has turned out to be a real surprise. It does so by allying itself with rhythm to power up attacks, but also with a design that works both inside and outside of combat arenas. [Recommended]
  2. Eurogamer
    Feb 2, 2023
    Hi-Fi Rush is unashamed to be loud and brash and playful, and it's confident in its execution. On the surface it might seem frivolous but there's a deep battle system here that rewards combo memory and, of course, rhythm. It's upbeat, wide-eyed and unpretentious, but that's all part of its inescapable charm, a game that appeased my inner teen and rewarded musicality in equal measure. I had a blast. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  3. GamesHub
    Jan 27, 2023
    A half-dozen hours with Hi-Fi Rush so far, and I can’t stop smiling...It’s a game that’s easy to love, difficult to put down, and just an utter delight to spend time with. What a great way to start 2023. [Review in Progress]
  5. Giant Bomb
    Jan 28, 2023
    It's so nice to have a surprise like this come out of nowhere...and at the end of the year I expect I'm still going to be thinking about this when it comes to game of the year time. It would have made my Top 10 last year. - JG [Quick Look]
  6. Kotaku
    Jan 29, 2023
    I’m still pretty early in HI-Fi Rush, but there’s something kind of magical about every fight feeling like it could be choreographed on a piece of sheet music. It excels in style and humor, has some great musical picks, and despite being a rhythm game, it doesn’t lose sight of the depth and skill that you need to play an action game. I’m excited to keep going and see where Chai’s silly story takes me. [Impressions]
  7. Polygon
    Jan 27, 2023
    The shadow drop was novel in and of itself, but the game is a triumph. The gorgeous animations and Jet Set Radio-esque art style are vivid and arresting. The array of tutorials, visual aids, and clever mechanics makes the rhythm aspects approachable to genre newcomers. And the vibrant, positive energy is present in every beat, keeping you tapping your feet as you take down a corporation built on a lack of vision. Hi-Fi Rush is a cathartic anthem that arrived at the perfect time.
  8. The Escapist
    Jan 29, 2023
    After two hours with the game, Hi-Fi Rush has immediately left a really great first impression. While some of this may be due to my own personal nostalgia and Xbox’s unique release structure, there’s such a strong sense of voice and style throughout every aspect of the game, right down to Chai’s clean character design that feels like Marty McFly crossed with Joe Musashi’s flowing scarf. By the time I got to the first boss fight, which was set to the beat of “1,000,000” by Nine Inch Nails, I was sold. I know we’re only a month into the new year, but I think we already have a contender for best surprise of 2023. [Early Impressions]

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
2
#2 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2961 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,617 out of 2961
  2. Mixed: 82 out of 2961
  3. Negative: 262 out of 2961
  1. andykim13
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing Game, one of the best surprises ever! Hope it get the attention it deserves.
  2. Mryam1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    A really good game,really enjoyable,really good mechanics,it was amazing to play
  3. WIDANET
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    O jogo é incrível, muito bonito e com uma mecânica de dar inveja, tudo simplesmente fantástico!
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