Hi-Fi Rush

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2961 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 82 out of 2961
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  1. dragofuego
    Apr 29, 2023
    0
    I was initially really excited for this game but after playing for 8 hours the gameplay started to feel stale and just plain boring to me. I tried to like the game but the combat felt really repetitive, even though the game is hyped up for its rhythm-based combat, it's not as much of a rhythm game. Overall the game felt clunky and at times gimmicky, plus the story and the character are tooI was initially really excited for this game but after playing for 8 hours the gameplay started to feel stale and just plain boring to me. I tried to like the game but the combat felt really repetitive, even though the game is hyped up for its rhythm-based combat, it's not as much of a rhythm game. Overall the game felt clunky and at times gimmicky, plus the story and the character are too cringey to make me ever come back to this game again. Don't buy into the hype, you're better off spending your money on other games.… Expand
  2. Atila8911
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Jogo excelente, uma surpresa totalmente inesperada da Tango para os jogadores. Um jogo de ritmo muito bonito e empolgante. Parabéns Tango e obrigado por fazer Hifi Rush.
  3. Lunaxia
    Apr 24, 2023
    1
    "Infelizmente, Hi-fi Rush deixou muito a desejar. As expectativas eram altas para este título, mas o resultado final foi decepcionante. Os gráficos parecem desatualizados, e a jogabilidade não é tão envolvente quanto o esperado. A trilha sonora é repetitiva, e a falta de variedade nos desafios torna o jogo rapidamente monótono. Além disso, os controles são pouco responsivos, o que"Infelizmente, Hi-fi Rush deixou muito a desejar. As expectativas eram altas para este título, mas o resultado final foi decepcionante. Os gráficos parecem desatualizados, e a jogabilidade não é tão envolvente quanto o esperado. A trilha sonora é repetitiva, e a falta de variedade nos desafios torna o jogo rapidamente monótono. Além disso, os controles são pouco responsivos, o que prejudica a experiência geral. No fim das contas, Hi-fi Rush não cumpre o que promete e, infelizmente, não posso recomendá-lo."… Expand
  4. MaroonMister
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Hi-Fi Rush. It was something that Xbox needed to alleviate the drought of great exclusive Xbox games.

    I'm going to get the bad out of the way first. I know the game is a rhythm-based combat game but I think the game would be better without it. I'm thinking this game could have played like a colorful cartoony version of God of War and it would have    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Hi-Fi Rush. It was something that Xbox needed to alleviate the drought of great exclusive Xbox games.

    I'm going to get the bad out of the way first. I know the game is a rhythm-based combat game but I think the game would be better without it. I'm thinking this game could have played like a colorful cartoony version of God of War and it would have been fine. I say this because the game does not rely heavily on its musically combat to carry. Sure, you deal more damage when your attacks land on beat, but the timing is often generous and did not seem to make a lot of difference, as least on normal difficulty. I suspect the timing of your attacks will likely be more pertinent if you were to play on the harder difficulties.

    However, I also think when you must land an attack on beat is when the game is the most frustrating. You will need to "mimic" certain enemy attacks to parry them and you cannot screw up without having to start the rhythm-session over. Usually, these mechanics are locked to quick time events but the timing and sometimes pace of them are brutal. It's like having to start a song in Guitar Hero all over again if you miss a note.

    Besides this, the game is a lot of fun. Like I said, it doesn't feel necessary, but when you are landing attacks on beat, the combat is satisfying. There are plenty of visual and audio cues that aid this.

    The game is also pretty funny. It is not rated R, or even PG-13, but I liken to humor to that of your favorite SpongeBob episode. It has this great, Saturday morning cartoon vibe to it that is enjoyable.

    Lastly, the sound track is great too. I even looked up some of the OST on YouTube after I completed the game. It truly does make for great background music.    … Expand
  5. I-MAR
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    So boring and graphics look like a 360 game. Microsoft studios are horrible.
  6. Double07
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    Came out of nowhere and was a good time. Great work from Tango! I'd recommend this to anyone interested in a rhythm typed games
  7. EgOr82
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Just fun and good developed game, breath air from all the games being released not finished this game was just perfect.
  8. Munkeyone
    Jan 29, 2023
    1
    I tried it because I wanted to see what the hype was about, so here is my review thinking it was the same as metal hellsinger, but sadly it is not, the game itself has good graphics that is all that it has. The button are too simple after finishing it l basically wasted my time, giving it a one score is too generous. Maybe it's for other people because this was not my taste.
  9. Mindurbidniss
    Apr 19, 2023
    9
    One of the most fun and original games I've played in a very long time. Almost like Parappa the Rapper meets Ratchet and Clank. From the start, the smooth animation pulls you into the story right away. It's actually like watching a really good anime, and I don't even like anime. You're an aspiring rockstar who, thanks to some unfortunate events, is now on the run. These events also imbueOne of the most fun and original games I've played in a very long time. Almost like Parappa the Rapper meets Ratchet and Clank. From the start, the smooth animation pulls you into the story right away. It's actually like watching a really good anime, and I don't even like anime. You're an aspiring rockstar who, thanks to some unfortunate events, is now on the run. These events also imbue you with some new rhythm based abilities to help you along the way. Combat is rhythm based, well rhythm "encouraged" because you can play how you want, but things go a lot easier if you're on the beat. Speaking of rhythm, the soundtrack is amazing with songs from bands like NIN and The Black Keys. I highly recommend checking this one out. It's a ton of fun (you'll actually be dancing as you're playing it). It's currently on Game Pass and you've probably never played anything quite like it .… Expand
  10. nowrel
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This game is so amazing, I have playing a lot and the proposal of the action by ritmic is so cool.
  11. MatheusRP
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    it was the best surprise of 2023 for me the game was sensational, hack s'lash and quality music
  12. XND
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    This type of character design has been done before too much already, please leave the 80s behind already. We need to move forward with more character development and need more new game mechanics that is not borrowed from Sunset Overdrive or Jetset radio. This is boring . It is time to push the envelope in character design , narration, and play mechanics.
  13. DerSpieler1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've played in recent years. New ideas. The graphics are great and the fun is pure.
  14. LacraMan
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Esta muy bueno el juego, me entretuvo bastante su combate con música, atrapa bastante!
  15. Achilles1982
    Mar 26, 2023
    1
    Ich kann den Hype durch die Xbox-Fanboy-Brille absolut nicht verstehen. HIFI-Rush besticht durch langweiliges Gameplay. Die Charaktere sind total lieblos. Kämpfe wiederholen sich immer wieder. Am Anfang noch interessant aber nach 20 Minuten ist man schon davon genervt
  16. hdp-plata
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Hi-fi Rush is one of my nicest surprises for the start of the year. The gameplay is amazing, the game is superb. A refreshing game!
  17. LittleBobbyTV
    Mar 22, 2023
    0
    This game is overhyped to an extreme. No original ideas, bad gameplay, everything feels like a QTE, bad story, characters are weak and one-dimensional, stuttering issues, doesn’t allow for diversity in gameplay, shallow exploration, no lock-on in a third person action game. Just avoid this game.
  18. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    This is Xbox’s real turning point for Bethesda and it came in a fantastic way. Art style reminds me of certain Cartoon Network shows, gameplay being a platformer like Mario and Sonic, overall, the only Xbox exclusive I can give a damn about on the Series X.
  19. Vitalick
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    Buen diseño artistico, gameplay y banda sonora.
    Algo fresco divertido y entretenido que al final es lo que tiene que ser un juego,
    No será un super triple A pero Hifi rush demuestra que con menos presupuesto si se trabaja bien salen joyas como esta.
    Recomendable 100%.
  20. 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 :(
  21. BobsYourUncle
    Mar 19, 2023
    4
    I partly enjoyed my time with Hi Fi Rush but the lack of enemy variety, uninspired dialogue (especially the robots), stale text logs that attempt to build up this dystopian-lite world, and too similar environments make it an overall bad experience. I beat the first boss fight thinking, “Hey that was kinda fun!” but then it went right back to the unbearable snarky meta humor that isI partly enjoyed my time with Hi Fi Rush but the lack of enemy variety, uninspired dialogue (especially the robots), stale text logs that attempt to build up this dystopian-lite world, and too similar environments make it an overall bad experience. I beat the first boss fight thinking, “Hey that was kinda fun!” but then it went right back to the unbearable snarky meta humor that is exhaustingly pervasive in superhero movies that I had to peace out. I couldn’t picture myself every caring for the peppy irreverent main character and I don’t get the appeal honestly. It’s an extremely polished experience I’ll give it that. Not a single bug, just boring beyond belief.… Expand
  22. Sun3030
    Mar 17, 2023
    0
    I have giving more time than i normally give to a game that is just terrible but this game got such hype I tried to find why and i've found a game that gives one no reason to continue past the opening couple mins. The story is dumb and the gameplay offers nothing that we've not seen hundreds of times before and in those hundreds of times it was done better. Also imo the music sucked andI have giving more time than i normally give to a game that is just terrible but this game got such hype I tried to find why and i've found a game that gives one no reason to continue past the opening couple mins. The story is dumb and the gameplay offers nothing that we've not seen hundreds of times before and in those hundreds of times it was done better. Also imo the music sucked and the dialogue was cringe at best. This game is nothing more than Game Pass filler and a complete waste of cartoony time and your time.… Expand
  23. Zilo95
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece, very fun to play, very technical, fabulous music, highly recommended.
  24. Polito
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This game is Awesome! Great musics and the idea of playing along with the beat is very pleasant!
  25. R4z0r
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Desarrollado por Tango Gameworks y publicado por Bethesda Softworks, Hi-Fi RUSH es un juego de acción y ritmo para un jugador en donde tomarás el mando de Chai, protagonista de este juego que es sumamente carismático, divertido, colorido y emocionante. El juego comienza con la participación de Chai en el "Proyecto Armstrong", en el que su corazon se fusiona con su reproductor de música yDesarrollado por Tango Gameworks y publicado por Bethesda Softworks, Hi-Fi RUSH es un juego de acción y ritmo para un jugador en donde tomarás el mando de Chai, protagonista de este juego que es sumamente carismático, divertido, colorido y emocionante. El juego comienza con la participación de Chai en el "Proyecto Armstrong", en el que su corazon se fusiona con su reproductor de música y también recibe un brazo metálico. Al fusionarse con el reproductor de música, Chai se sincroniza con el ritmo de cada canción. Los enemigos y el ambiente también están sincronizados con la música. Chai unirá fuerzas con diferentes personajes para luchar en contra de los distintos departamentos y cada uno de los jefes asociados a los respectivos departamentos y así detener al CEO Kale Vandelay y la compañía Vandelay Technologies.

    El combate es bastante básico pero entretenido. Tienes ataques livianos, ataques pesados, ataques brincando, ataques especiales, puedes esquivar ataques , y también mezclar tus ataques usando a tus aliados. Podrás comprar nuevos ataques especiales/habilidades y combos para Chai y sus compañeros, con Gears (engranajes). Consigues gears derrotando enemigos, encontrándolos por el mundo y completando desafíos. Pero eso no es todo. Podrás comprar circuitos, fichas y ropa (después de terminar el juego) para Chai y otros personajes. Mientras vas jugando, encontrarás distintos robots y variantes. Cada uno con su distinta forma de atacar y derrotar.

    Los jefes de cada departamento son sumamente distintos y las batallas son diferentes a la anterior. Son memorables, entretenidas y algunas hasta graciosas.

    El juego cuenta con accesibilidad, como por ejemplo: incrementar el tamaño de letra en el interfaz de usuario, subtitulos de contexto, modo auto-acción, entre otras cosas. No quiero entrar en "spoilers" so, no hablaré de la historia. Pero les puedo decir que el juego es una joya. Mientras lo jugaba, me sentía que estaba jugando un video juego del Dreamcast.

    La música, los personajes, la historia, la jugabilidad, todo... se convierte en un clásico instantáneo. El estilo artístico parece sacado directamente de un cómic, y el doblaje hace que parezca un dibujo animado de los que veía los sábados por la mañana.    … Expand
  26. Bure1088
    Mar 15, 2023
    0
    It's just not fun enough, I'm baffled with all the hype this game got. Nowhere near as good as I thought it would be. Uninstalled it after beating the first boss.
  27. KingOnQ
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Excellent game! Surprise launch but an absolute banger! Trying to get all achievements for this game! The rhythm is amazing! The colours bounce! It runs perfectly on my Xbox series S
  28. USS__392
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! I loved the art style, all plenty memorable characters, and the gameplay was fresh. Overall the game was a great departure from the same AAA games that have been coming out. The rhythm was fun and the soundtrack was pretty darn great through and through. I recommend trying this game. I may buy it just to help support the devs. PS. Imo this game would make for a great tvAmazing game! I loved the art style, all plenty memorable characters, and the gameplay was fresh. Overall the game was a great departure from the same AAA games that have been coming out. The rhythm was fun and the soundtrack was pretty darn great through and through. I recommend trying this game. I may buy it just to help support the devs. PS. Imo this game would make for a great tv series adaptation.… Expand
  29. jotape01
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    A rhythmic masterpiece. A game every fan of action games and music should play! Hope we can see more of this IP in the future!
  30. elraphael81
    Mar 8, 2023
    8
    Muszę przyznać że miło zostałem zaskoczony, gra wygląda bardzo dobrze i sama rozgrywka jest świetna, dobrze że mam jeszcze jako tako wyczucie rytmiki ;)
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#15 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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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. Gamereactor Spain
    Oct 16, 2023
    80
    It’s a hack and slash with a combination of platforming for the whole family. From the start, its presentation, its plot and even its controls say it all. Its playtime is perfect, and you can play it as many times as you want. However, the button-matching stages can be tedious if you struggle to keep up, as well as a couple of bosses whose mechanics are unclear during the battle. Otherwise, Hi-Fi Rush is just flawless.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Jun 6, 2023
    80
    Hi-Fi Rush offers a colorful and unique gaming experience that constantly engages.
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  3. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Mar 9, 2023
    80
    What you will remember about Hi-Fi Rush is just how charming it is. It’s so rare for a game from one of the major developers to take a creative risk, and Hi-Fi Rush does just that. Not only is the core of the game innovative, but the way each character is written takes a big risk of having people switch off before they develop and you grow to love them. I hope Hi-Fi Rush is incredibly successful. I hope it teaches the industry that creative innovation can also create profits, and we see more new and interesting ideas from the big boys in the future.
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