I Tried 'Hi-Fi Rush'…

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Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks comes Hi-Fi RUSH, an all-new action game where the world syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi Rush features Chai, a "future rock star," and a group of friends as they go up against a corporation. To complete each of its divisions, which are each based on a particular musical style, Chai engages in a boss battles. Chai's in-game actions in this game coincide with the music. Hi-Fi Rush also includes licensed music from real bands such as The Black Keys and Nine Inch Nails.
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[@LukeStephensTV]

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[@adrielanonymous]

Hi just wanna sya there's a fake account around here claiming he's you and sending subscribers a tg account to dm him cos apparently they won "a PS5"

[@remarkablezeal9568]

- Releases after holiday season - Only $29.99 - Drops out of nowhere with little marketing - Has nothing to compare with the dev team's last project, Ghostwire: Tokyo - Fuses DMC combat with Jet Set Radio aesthetics flawlessly - Fantastic soundtrack - Polished at launch [Absolute Sigma Energy]

[@rijusnar1994]

The team last game was Ghostwire Tokyo not Evil within

[@hdanimatesorsomething]

no promises for updates of things that should just be in the game at launch, no season pass, just a complete experience.

[@N0rth_Star]

the world sigma is cringe af are u 8

[@TurtleChad1]

I'm blown away that they were able to just drop this out of nowhere. Takes some guts to not announce and do a marketing push first.

[@jakecassidycass8098]

Looks like they dont give af about the where are the games complaints.

[@dawsynasay4841]

Apex Legends did the same thing

[@Osama-KIN_TMZ01]

It doesn't take guts, it's just dumb and brain-dead... You're asking for a game to underperform at that point.

[@Sandrodziej]

I hope this game makes lots of money this format of release is just too intetesting to die of with a whimper

[@vullord666]

Not really with Xbox Game Pass. All they need is a nice sized reveal and the game will do the talking for itself. Microsoft would actually benefit from having a consistent “surprise” release cadence because they’d up the value in game pass. Subscribe to get all these known games day one AND surprise AA (or potentially AAA) first party releases from us a few times a year.

[@tatertime]

The different framerates in the cut scenes seemed to be an artistic choice and I really liked the cartoon look

[@Tsukino1011]

It def was an artistic choice which I like here

[@rrrobro8755]

@@Tsukino1011 yeah, just take a look at the latest spider man game where you get that dark suite that has the same effekt or also the charakter animations in sable. For me it just adds to the classic anime look

[@anmolnigam9409]

same is the case for Nier Automata

[@lenarmangum8630]

It definitely was intentional, it kinda reminds me of what Studio MDHR did with the animations in Cuphead, the animations are in 30fps but the actual gameplay plays in 60fps. It’s a cool stylistic choice.

[@robbyvedvick6063]

It's called "animating on 2s". It's probably closer to 12fps because most hand animated content is drawn every other frame (most films are 24fps).

[@Pr1mEHub]

I honestly think the "show a trailer and drop the game immediately" approach is such a refreshing way of releasing games, i really do hope that other companies + microsoft just start doing this on the regular, no more hyping up and the eventual dissapointing release, the game gets shown live for a few minutes and then instead of waiting, you can play the entire thing in a few hours. genius decision over at microsoft/tango whoever came up with it.

[@tiktokexposed898]

only works with certain games. not marketing can also lead to failure and low sales

[@vee1766]

It's insane to me that the videogames industry still hasn't realized how detrimental the whole "announcing a game two years early and let people follow the devellopment" thing is to their products. This transparence has hurt the industry WILDLY, now people don't judge a game solely on its quality but on wether they like the devellopers/publishers, what what "promised" during devellopment, the hype they built in trailers, the leaks...

[@statesman6379]

@@tiktokexposed898 What made it work without marketing was that it was dropped at a large event showcase that many were watching. I agree, if they were to just drop it without marketing in smaller events it might not work out so well.

[@Griever49]

@@tiktokexposed898 They could also announce it shortly before release. SOmething like what happened with Metroid dread, it was announced a couple months before it came out and the game was ready, it was done, and that meant the hype was there and constant before release. This one tho... this is taking it to the maximum, it is kinda crazy but it leaves an impression in your mind because of that

[@janematthews9087]

@@Griever49 This game has no prior game to judge its quality. And people tend to judge on the negative these days.(Being "skeptic" or whatever) Then they'll judge it based on the company that made it(Tango Game works. Previous game? Ghostwire Tokyo. Oof. That's a minus right off the bat) and then its genre("Tango has only made Horror Games recently right? I'm not sure them trying a different genre is a good thing.") Also they might get to the part that they're not owned by Bethesda.(" Oh that company that made the fallout games, right? This might be a buggy mess.") So yeah, everything is against them succeeding if they try to do the usual cycle for this game. The hype itself could've killed it.

[@sakarver]

This style just NAILS a cartoon aesthetic from the early 2000s. So good like this could've been a show I watched growing up, man, it's crazy!

[@IamSammich]

Definitely feels like a show I watched back in the day. So much nostalgia

[@jadedmillion8991]

You are absolutely right! It feels like a show from Cartoon Network, like a Man of Action show similar to Ben 10 or Generator Rex.

[@sakarver]

​@@jadedmillion8991 this even makes better the comment from later on the video which says the cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS while the game runs at the regular refresh rate. I'm sure it's a purposeful decision to give that cartoon vibe to it, love it so much!

[@k.w.6626]

It really does feel like one of those old 2000s cel-shaded games, akin to prince of persia, Jet set radio, or Legend of zelda. That's a good thing in my book. I also get Hover vibes (the first person/third person parkour game)

[@NoNamex1412]

The game reminds me of Slugterra got some reason

[@thatonepenguinperson618]

The reason that the characters look "choppy" during the cutscenes is because it's a stylistic choice to match things like anime, since they're generally ~24 fps on television. Great game, and I'm glad Tango is still doing well

[@baskogitlog7276]

thank God someone said it.

[@anushmichealbiju916]

Spiderverse style animation

[@AlesMicik]

I believe it's 12 frames

[@aisadal2521]

The animation is so clean, the voice acting is top notch (seriously loving how down to earth the MC is), and the humor/tone is great! I'm so happy to see more rhythm based combat games, especially with rock; I've been obsessed ever since No Straight Roads dropped a few years ago 🥰

[@stanleychen2584]

this is definitely one step up from rhythm fps like bpm and metal hellsinger and those were cool too!

[@BucklingSwashes]

I definitely wasn't expecting the humor to work so well, but I've found myself laughing out loud at slapstick moments, even. That's an incredibly hard thing to do, ESPECIALLY in a video game. The game direction here is just one hell of an achievement.

[@jblitz200]

Based

[@MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH]

Finally a unique and creative game lol

[@princeofqrow3181]

Like how main character doesn't feel the need to drop F-bomb every five minutes to make himself sound cool and edge.

[@mekatora_]

Reminds me of back in the 2000s when games were stylistic, creative, and had whacky ideas they weren't afraid to just toss out there. Those are the games that are still looked back on fondly and considered classics and favorites today. We need more games and drops like this.

[@ThatGuy-ky2yf]

💯

[@MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH]

We need more games like this, we’ve been in a drought for a decade now.

[@js100serch]

This could have been a Dreamcast game, space channel 5, jet grind radio's little brother.

[@ImWatchingYou69]

Straight up reminds me of obscure Xbox games from 2002 or some shit lmao

[@B3N_Youtube]

I find it absolutely hilarious that Forspoken had so much production value yet fumbled so hard, while Xbox is just out here dropping this absolute banger that hits all the right marks of something amazing! A mix with DMC and No straight roads, with the art direction of Sunset overdrive and feeling like it came right out of a TV show! It’s badass!

[@REXae86]

And everyone stopped talking about Forspoken when this dropped. Reminds me of how Elden ring outshined Zero dawn.

[@edmundoaguilar3236]

@@REXae86 Not to be that guy but Elden ring outshined Forbidden West, Zero down got outshined by Breath of the wild (imo is still funny that it happened twice)

[@HaplessOne]

The problem is everyone is trying to pull a Sony and make super high graphic games with a bunch of padding and story. That doesn't work if no one in the game is likable though. Ff7 remake did the same crap and while I like the characters, the padding still gets annoying. Slowly walk behind this npc, slowly slide through this crawl space, hold a button down for 15 seconds to interact with anything. Etc. I blame Sony for that kind of game design. Early on it was nice and cinematic but now it's just obviously padding and gets annoying fast.

[@improbablyyourdad8458]

The Art is more Viewtiful Joe than Sunset Overdrive

[@Luhiner]

just like halo

[@zyphonwhite9853]

The fact that Luke was THAT surprised that a game released and was just fine was amazing

[@jeffreywilliams1347]

Well he is an Assassins Creed fan.

[@TheREALHugo4]

Who cares, gaming is garbage.

[@astronomical1497]

This game is woke trash

[@kue5053]

@@astronomical1497 ????

[@Mohgenstein]

he’s just a bandwagoner with no original thoughts

[@improbablyyourdad8458]

This is the type of game this creatively bankrupt industry needed. It’s been years since I’ve seen something somewhat unique and interesting.

[@BucklingSwashes]

Played the first two "tracks" last night and couldn't wipe the stupid grin off of my face. So much passion, creativity, and talent oozing out of this. Definitely a great surprise, and I have a feeling this will end up on my shortlist for favorite games of the year.

[@potatocarnage6500]

the detail on this game are crazy and you could see the devs are really passionate on this project. the one that blown my mind is the 808 when she introduce herself you could hear all the 808 drum pad sound like the bell and snare, even the beat hit was the sound of 808 pad cymbal (if i'm not mistaken)

[@slightlyniceron]

I hope XBox Studios is gonna embrace those AA titles muche more in future. Its really something the industry is lacking of these days. I mean we got really got Indie titles and a ton of stagnating AAA big budget titles. It really feels like we're missing a huge part in the middle

[@ezzyelder3385]

The framerate doesn't drop to 30. The characters are just specifically animated with less frames. It's a stylistic choice to make cinematics look more like 2d animation, then characters go back to being animated at full frames to benefit the gameplay. It's so fucking great

[@catmoonkenobi]

I hope this succeeds and creates a shift. I'm tired of false promises, disappointing delays, and all of the negativity which seems to come from a lot of pre-release reviews nowadays (creating biases before players even get their hands of it). Hopefully people see this, realise they can get it now, and impulsively slap their money on the table.

[@EdiTheLampster]

Man I wish

[@machbass]

I gotta say, I really love how straightforward and consice the expository dialogue is at the start. Too many games today overly emphasize the mystery or mystique of their world. I for one enjoy the fact that we're seeing a return to upbeat and innovative games.

[@Yohoat]

It's so refreshing to see from a big release, it gets you into the action immediately after the intro cutscene.

[@bulldawgslays3724]

They really made a better game than forspoken with a lot less money

[@ThePhoenixScribe]

Waiting for someone to make a Virgin Forespoken vs Chad Hi-Fi Rush meme haha. Least Chai is way better written then... what ever the heck Forespoken tried to achieve.

[@fridgegaming1544]

The virgin “did I just do that? I think I just did that. I did that!” vs. The chad “Let’s Rock!” *swings in time aggressively with the crowd going “Chai! Yeah! Chai!”*

[@gman7497]

Reminds me of a Saturday morning cartoon, in a very good nostalgic kinda way, lol. It's not necessarily the kinda game I enjoy but it's really well done and has a very solid identity. I have no idea who they are making Forspoken for, tbh.

[@dylantwages]

💯

[@HaplessOne]

@Gman 749 forspoken is for teen girls, maybe teen boys too. That's the only type of people I could see that would like the main character, and like the spammy easy combat. If you're an adult it's going to be cringe. I only say this because as a teen I didn't really think much about the characters in games. I'd just play them if I found them fun. They were definitely aiming for a young demographic.

[@anti-roxas850]

Anyone else feel as though all games should release this way? Letting you see the trailer & say "damn I wish I could play that game". And then release it the same day. Beautiful feeling.

[@Danku]

The hype industry needs to die. it would be amazing to have releases like this. You would think gaming journalism would die but not really. They would not be able to make up shit pre game launch Which is even better

[@anti-roxas850]

@@Danku exactly. I personally hate to the hype train. Waiting 5 years just for a game to be average-at-best. "AAA Experience" means nothing anymore.

[@Danny-ko4zl]

Dude this is exactly 💯 what I was thinking..well said. What an amazing surprise! Dope game.

[@bizmonkey007]

That wouldn’t make sense for every game. This is a $30 release, geared towards the GamePass crowd. It’s a pleasant surprise that came at the right time.

[@MrNavidad]

I think its awesome how studios can focus on making the game and just announce and drop it on game pass when they are ready. Personally I bought Grounded once it was officially released. Was playing it prior, since it first went to public testing on game pass

[@Bazools]

When we saw announcement yesterday i said that i had to play this game. Looks like soooo much fun. The cutscenes are at 30fps because that helps emulate the traditional cartoon feel as hand drawn animation as lower framerates.

[@kennypowers1945]

I wish movies and cartoons were in 60fps, looks so much smoother

[@zviyeri9117]

@@kennypowers1945 there were movies done in higher frame rates and people hated it lmao

[@Danku]

@@kennypowers1945 it doesn't look half as good as you think for the amount of budget it burns. Even 45 FPS in certain action shots works better

[@LightCrib2]

@@kennypowers1945 You talk like someone who had an allowance growing up

[@spaceyoghurt3401]

Played the first level, beat the first boss and really enjoyed myself. I also had that same excitement jumping into this game that I got back in the old days, renting some random game for a weekend. I really hope they do more of these types of releases. Fits the Game Pass model very well.

[@antonioalicea2058]

Reminds me of the classic video games I fell in love with as a kid on GameCube, been itching for something like this.

[@melancholyman369]

I like how they use Japanese style animation techniques but they're drawing on western animation aesthetics, it's interesting. If like if you combine the aesthetics of Sunset Overdrive and Storm Hawks or Y-tv cartoons (if anyone remembers those).

[@isaiahgarraway5568]

Only real ones remember storm hawks

[@coradonquixote]

I get your talk about nostalgia, we need more games that aren’t afraid to be video games. This looks fun!

[@sleepycreed4285]

I'd describe the game as a blend of Ratchet and Clank, Sunset Overdrive, Jet Set Radio as a rhythm action game.

[@boostmefujumoto]

The weapon it self really reminds me of R&C, And the overall vibe and relax tone is definitely S.O

[@philipford6183]

It's the best iteration of realtime cel-shading in a video game I've ever seen. Very impressive - and a charming main character (for once). Refreshing, indeed!

[@Wubsy96]

3 reasons why this game is GOTY material (IMO): 1) 'Invaders Must Die' 2) Humour 3) You start the final boss battle as the cat by literally kneeing him in the face!

[@Kiviluvu]

i love this game. i feel like im in the ps2 platforming era. the level design reminds me alot of ratchet and clank for some reason and im all for it

[@j.k.1239]

Grounded, Pentiment and now Hi-Fi Rush.I like how Xbox has small teams at their game studios work on these projects.Wonder, What's next....

[@Sharingon700]

I've been having a lot of fun with this. I'm a sucker for rhythm games, and combining that with DMC style combat is such a cool concept. Also the animation is really impressive

[@coldfries8976]

This is so impressive... imagine the amount of technical knowledge and expertise it requires to put a system like this together.... IN A VIDEO GAME! I was super impressed by Metal:Hellsinger last year, but this one really takes the cake. Also just like you said, this shadow-dropping is a very interesting marketing technique... It gets people to ACTUALLY PLAY THE GAME before judging it via pre-launch reviews, ESPECIALLY when it releases on Game-Pass! Just got myself the Game-Pass on my PC a week ago, i'm playing this tonight for sure!

[@silverblade357]

Chai being kinda cringe works because he comes across like one of those people who kinda lives in his own head. He can be awkward, but is so self-assured that his nonsense becomes rather endearing. Forspoken, meanwhile, spends the first hour heaping trauma and tragedy onto Frey that it is very jarring when she starts quipping constantly. Then you'll get moments where she just brazenly insults people for no real reason.

[@ericwalker6477]

I heard on the last boss Frey says something like “You gaslighting *#$>!” and it had nothing to do with gaslighting but since ppl say it nowadays they just threw it in lol

[@GatoRudeman]

With the animation or framerate during cutscenes it's a stylistic choice like Guilty Gear Strive. I doubt there's an option. They limit the animation frames to look like 2D animation. Gameplay-wise I'm really enjoying it so far on Hard. The mechanics get some nice depth and the combo opportunities really increase when you get the grappling shot, character assists and parry. I'm a big rhythm game fan so it's been really fun so far.

[@RuthwikRao]

I'm on the second level rn, maybe nearing the end, but wanted to know in a non-spoilery way when do I get the parry? Feel like that's the one thing preventing an S ranking for me lol

[@GatoRudeman]

@@RuthwikRao On the third level there's a whole section that is a big tutorial for it.

[@RuthwikRao]

@@GatoRudeman cool, got it. Can't wait then!

[@reideen-werejusttalking.5568]

I tried this today on XBOX Series S, absolutely amazing game and the entire concept of it playing around music is SOOO refreshing.

[@breezysingleton8161]

Great Game. How they kept this a secret is a miracle. Release more like this. It excites the gamer. I know I was.

[@silverblade357]

Inspired Art Style > Stoic Photorealism

[@CrabCrow]

I still remember when the first Red Dead Redemption released this way. No trailers, no hype train, just went to Game Crazy one weekend and saw it for sale. Turned out to be such a classic. I think the cut-scene drops the frames on the characters down to 28 so it matches modern animated television trends.

[@masam9700]

I've only seen the first half hour of this game and I want to see more games like this. It's so creative, it's fun, and there's a ton of heart in this game. You can tell that the people making this had nothing but fun with making it

[@mitchy17]

Gamepass is like the video store rentals from back in the day. Some people just like to try different/new games.

[@qwertyqeys]

Played and beat this game, still doing the post game content, and what surprised me about this stealth release game was that not only is this game really good, but it's not super short like I was expecting, it's a meaty package of a game

[@Ed9ra]

finished game in 13 hours in one sitting, it's insanely good, loved every part of the game

[@Drstrange3000]

This is literally my dream game and I thought up a possible game almost exactly like this (rhythm action platformer with a similar style). It is wild. The day of I was complaining about how I wanted more cel-shaded game reminiscent of the Dreamcast/GameCube and boom! Shadow drop.

[@HondoJarrus]

I'm 2 hours in and this game is pretty special. The animation is top-tier and full of characterization, the soundtrack is excellent and super fun to play along with, and the combos are really satisfying.👏👏👏👏

[@Aardavianboy]

Not going to lie, this is the first time in a while as a Sony gamer I am upset I don’t have an Xbox. They really pulled a fast one with this one. If they keep hitting hard with stuff like this they may make a big comeback. Haven’t been this excited since Jet Set Radio Halo times.

[@Luhiner]

imagine how jealous we've been all these years let us enjoy this moment

[@Aardavianboy]

@@Luhiner absolutely! Happy for you brother game looks sick!

[@mitchy17]

I think you also need to consider marketing budgets. If they actively chose to give this game no marketing budget, and it's considered AA game, then the overall budget is probably reasonable. And they can now rely on word of mouth, social media and game journalists to talk about it. If IGN and Gamespot etc are now talking about this game, that may be free advertising for them. I have a feeling this game release is going to make back well above their budget. And this may become a trend with some upcoming releases. It's a smart plan imo.

[@Sedlan18]

Somehow, the rythm based commands go so well with the hack n slash mechanics, making combo chains easier and more intuitive, I was cappable to reach A and S scores with a little bit of practice, and im terrible at Hack N slash games. Overall this is the most creative and unique take on the genre.

[@Danny-ko4zl]

One of the best games I've played this year. This is an absolute treasure of a game!!! Well done to the studio!

[@Mr.BluePheonix]

After playing it myself i had to see how others feel about this game cuz it was so much fun and the characters were down right FUNNY😂😂

[@christopherlowery3797]

Goddamn, this is the first time I’ve actively regretted choosing PS over XBox 😂 rhythm games are usually so niche, but this looks incredibly accessible, while still rewarding great timing & whatnot. Looks so rad, dang it

[@Bhubnipz]

Crazy how Tango went from Evil Within to this, kinda hype for what they do next

[@alexlyster3459]

Yeah horror was never really thing, but now they're a developer firmly in my radar

[@BobaVett]

This game is crazy fun and satisfying as all hell. Significantly deeper than I would have thought it’d be as well, being dropped out of nowhere like this. It’s a real treat on the senses. Tango makin secret bangers

[@nohshy_539]

For the cutscenes, it looks like they're pulling a spider-verse and doing 3D animation but done on mostly twos in 24FPS. It's a stylistic choice since they switched from 24FPS back to 60 immediately after the in-engine cut scene ends at around the 20:06 mark.

[@jordanputnam6973]

Just finished the game today and enjoyed the entire game from start to finish. This kind of originality and polish is what makes a great game!

[@ZGamingGuy]

The art is gorgeous in this. If there is ever a "avatar the last Airbender" game, I want it to look like this

[@mister-monkeyman]

Vandelay: Seinfeld reference Armstrong: Revengeance reference and double entendre: his arm literally being a cybernetic The game is filled with these tiny references and hommages

[@flipcats]

On my second boss now and this game SLAPSS. Xbox starting the new year with a BANGER

[@robinfox4440]

I saw this on Steam two days ago, bought it on sale, and have zero regrets. This game is amazing.

[@MatthewBoneyAbroad]

Love that the Cat is called 808. The TR-808 is responsible for most of the important beats of the soundtrack of my life! Gotta try this game.

[@YourDadYoda]

I really love the art style. Need more games visually like this.

[@heardofrvb]

Yeah. I feel it not only looks vibrant, but it doesn't look taxing on processing. Heck, it would be awesome on Switch.

[@hectorlopez1120]

This is how games are supposed to be. Do you remember when you were a kid and you were just playing a random game that you just loved to death and then one day your parents took you to GameStop or another a game store and it just happen to find the sequel you didn’t even know that existed and then you have even more fun than you had before? That’s how the games are supposed to be. Surprises, unexpected as little info as possible. This is how games are meant to be played, to have fun not overhyping, not over promoting, not setting false expectations. Just pure fun.

[@QuiteSpiffing]

The discrepancy between character framerate and world framerate is an artistic choice. It's something The Dragon Prince did and I believe one of the newer Spiderman series as well. It's an artistic choice that really rubbed me the wrong way in The Dragon Prince, but it kind of works for me in Hi-Fi Rush

[@seeseees2798]

I was really hyped for this when I saw this during the livestream. It was like an adhd musicians wet dream. No idea it came out so soon

[@kathycoleman4648]

I've cleared 3 'tracks' / 'chapters' and am working my way through the 4th. I'm taking advantage of the accessibility options and for the most part am having an amazing time (parry is a pain in the butt). I love how bright and colorful this is, I love the sense of humor, the music is solid, the characters are interesting and the story is keeping me engaged. Came to see info on new Xbox games, left with something new to try since I have gamepass. Very impressed.

[@zakgour9786]

Ok first Xbox w this year hopefully they go on on this path

[@O_Tucano]

🤓

[@zakgour9786]

I’m not an Xbox fan boy

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

Wow so the non copyrighted music almost sounds the same as the actual tracks used. When you can play with the proper music on. It's god tier

[@holdenabox4306]

This cell shading art style is even better than some tv shows

[@BucklingSwashes]

It's fun seeing you here moving your own actual body to the beat just like I was as I started playing. It REALLY starts to get you after a bit and I've been tapping my feet and nodding my head through every encounter, during exploration, and, of course, during some of the INCREDIBLE cutscenes. The way it all comes together beat by beat is phenomenal.

[@rosecity_chris]

Always been a huge fan of cel shading and its really cool to see it on the latest hardware. It looks so clean and vibrant, loving it.

[@uligallardo8110]

I think this way of releasing games by surprise is pretty good. You don't get enough time to hype up, so you can't exactly be disappointed. Well, I can't say that for the sequels of another game, but for a standalone game, it works.

[@YuniorGamboa]

This game is freaking awesome. It deserves all the praise The devs create something really enjoyable that is rare nowadays

[@threebear8482]

I was very surprised of how much I enjoy playing this game. I caught my self banging my head to the beat while fighting. It's goofy and positive, just what I needed 🤪

[@caffeinecocoisconfused]

This game is so stylish I feel relaxed looking at it

[@_lizziee]

It's literally the voice actors for Akechi & Futaba 🥰

[@mxcristian11]

The art style is killer. It’s got the sort of 80s pop of color while still being like a moving comic book. The gameplay reminds of a game I played on steam called BPM (Bullets Per Minute) where everything is tied to doing things to the beat of the music. I’m definitely giving this one a try!

[@SpartanSwain13]

Games a certified banger. What a great surprise!

[@rossedwardmiller]

Damn this looks great, and only $30 without gamepass so it’s a pretty good deal either way

[@alexeijuarez304]

I love that you kept a huge smile the whole video, speaks volumes of gaming lately that I don't remember much reviewers smiling while trying games, I am also smiling while pkaying this. I really like this game, and I hope that shadow dropping games becomes a more standard practice in xbox.

[@SunnyJCR]

I just bought this on a whim when I saw it on the steam page. So far, I'm really enjoying it. Its goofy but charming and more than a little nostalgic. It seems reasonably polished and feature rich but the jury is still out as I'm only 2 hours in (plus 3 in the training room). The combat skill ceiling is very high and I can see myself eventually going for high scores or speedrunning levels. The developers really nailed the sense of impact too so it feels satisfying to smack stuff around with your makeshift flying V. My only gripes so far: The cutscence fps drop is jarring. The jump inertia did feel super strange to begin with and I'm still not fully accustomed to it.

[@softiebun9660]

It really feels like a Dragon Prince art style fitted around a Rhythm Game successor to Sunset Overdrive

[@santiagoezquerrocordon1470]

After 5h, I love it. Amazing how polish this game is. And the soundtrack is great.

[@noahleach8440]

ngl just showing a trailer and then dropping a game is weirdly nostalgic. Its kinda like getting a game you've never heard of for christmas

[@AlDim000]

No marketing is the best marketing for a great game like this. Really enjoying the surprise and the game.

[@R3TR0J4N]

The visual and art style was surreal enough from how the cutscenes transitions to the gameplay.

[@Fazeshyft]

I picked this from Game Pass over the week and yeah, there are parts of the character movement with Chai, namely the jumping, that are starkly incongruous with the flow state that the game is trying to set up. Makes the platforming frustrating and hard to master. But as for the style and feel, yeah. Nostalgia oozes from Hi-Fi Rush. This is the best attempt I've seen of 3D looking convincingly like 2D animation. It's great! Like a cozy old Saturday morning cartoon. This is one game though where I actually wish they had an FPS limiter. I want to drop the gameplay framerate to match the story cinematics.

[@fernandoruirodrigues]

It's gonna be hard to top this as goty, and it's still January! Insanely awesome game!

[@blackninja504]

Tried it last night and can not wait to get home to play more.

[@straightjak1t]

Wasn’t initially interested when they first started showing it by saying it’s a rhythm game but watching their showcase I was super intrigued. Can’t wait to try it!

[@neonbible08]

Just played 30 mins of and love it. Doesn’t punish you for sucking at staying on beat

[@Deathstarwhite]

@Worst Case Scenario theres abit of a single beat wait on heavys so press it wait a beat press again wait press again so like, hit bum hit bum hit

[@lemadema1668]

I've been playing this game for about 10 hours now and all I have to say is just- wow, this game has honestly became one of my favorites and the gameplay gets enhanced the more you play with tons of new mechanics being given to you, the character are a blast to interact with as well as EVERY SINGLE LINE BEING FULLY VOICE ACTED, I just can't get enough, this game is a 9/10 for me

[@alexpursel227]

That’s a big w. Really thought this kind of game was extinct.

[@gman7497]

Really cool, like a wholesome Disney-ish vibe but with a cool cyberpunk-lite style. There's definitely a space for mid-budget games that are aiming for a particular genre and audience, expectations aren't sky high and they can just be fun experiences.

[@abeaucha]

This game is so charming holy crap. Love the art and sound design

[@spectralstriker]

The 30fps characters in cutscenes is stylization that makes it feel more comic-booky. They did it in Spider-Man

[@powerblock1865]

Grandfather: Jet set radio Son: Sunset Overdrive Grandson: Hi-fi Rush

[@gibletti]

nah i don't think this kind of release thing's gonna become standard, the main reason this worked was because it had the backing of bethesda, microsoft and the whole developer conference stream thing never forget what happened with the sega saturn

[@xCallahan]

Seems like a perfect game after having a blast with Metal: Hellsinger

[@iatenailsforbreakfast8209]

one weird thing about this game is that I don't think I've heard many people talk about the CLEARLY dmc inspired gameplay. it makes sense since shinji mikami helped make this game but still

[@eatanotherzio6811]

Its crazy how Tango made Evil Within and Tokyo Ghostwire and then made this light hearted game outta nowhere

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

The lower framerate during cutscenes is probably because they're unique animations, so it's more cost-efficient and intentioned to make them at 24 frames.