Someone should claim that the gaming industry is not good for one or the other surprise. On the latest Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct has been featured Hi-Fi Rush not only unveiled and presented the latest work by Tango Softworks, but also published it immediately afterwards.
But that’s not all: Since its release on January 25, 2023, Hi-Fi Rush has had top ratings on Steam, players are enthusiastic and throw phrases like already the game of the year
around yourself. But what exactly is Hi-Fi Rush for a game? And what exactly makes it so good? We give you an overview.
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Everything you need to know about Hi-Fi Rush
What game is Hi-Fi Rush?
What’s the story about? Hi-Fi Rush takes place in a cyberpunk-esque world with a comic look and we slip into the role of the protagonist Chai. Not only does it have a robotic arm, it also has an MP3 player instead of a heart. That’s why Chai is classified as defective by a diabolical company and has to defend himself against his henchmen.
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In the launch trailer, Hi-Fi Rush reveals more about the story of the action rhythm game
And how does it play now? Ultimately, Hi-Fi Rush is similar to action games such as Bayonetta or Devil May Cry. That means: We beat our opponents like crazy and drive up our combo counter. However, Hi-Fi Rush combines this principle with its musical theme, in which we tap and thrash to the rhythm of the soundtrack.
Well-known bands such as The Black Keys, Nine Inch Nails or The Prodigy are used, whose songs not only accompany the events, but actively underpin them. By the way, you can easily see how this looks in action in the following gameplay trailer:
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Hi-Fi Rush suddenly here: Here’s the gameplay trailer for the surprise release
What are players saying about Hi-Fi Rush? on Steam Hi-Fi Rush is causing enthusiasm across the board. At the time of writing the article, the game stands up after over 350 user reviews very positive
. Most Steam users agree: Microsoft, Bethesda and Tango Softworks have already released one of the best games of 2023 without warning with Hi-Fi Rush.
Above all, the presentation, the combat system, the musical accompaniment and its active integration into the actual gameplay, as well as the charm of the story and the characters that appear are praised. The humor of Hi-Fi Rush and the detailed game world, which apparently comes with all sorts of Easter Eggs, are currently hitting the nerve of the players. The fact that Hi-Fi Rush also offers really good boss fights is of course not wrong.
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