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action game
Hi-Fi Rush
By Tango Gameworks, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- rhythm game
What it is
Hi-Fi Rush is an action game from Tango Gameworks in which wannabe rockstar Chai and his allies fight an evil robotics enhancement megacorp. The world, characters and combat sync to music, giving the action a rhythm-game element. Its Arcade Challenge! Update adds two modes: BPM RUSH pits players against waves of enemies as the tempo rises, while Power Up! Tower Up! sends a downgraded Chai through floors with randomized upgrades. The update also adds challenges with rewards and items to earn or discover, including Photo Mode poses, stickers, shirts, outfits and special attacks for CNMN and Smidge. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S, with Steam specifying Windows. Steam features include single-player, full controller support, captions, adjustable difficulty, camera comfort options and color alternatives, as well as Achievements and Trading Cards. The listed release date is January 25, 2023.
What players like, and what they don't
- Combat and world sync to music.
- Two Arcade Challenge modes are listed.
- Adjustable difficulty and color alternatives.
- Captions and full controller support.
- Listed Steam platform is Windows.
- Single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players who want action combat timed to music, with a story about Chai and his allies opposing a megacorp. The Arcade Challenge modes may appeal to players seeking additional combat challenges after the main experience.
Hi-Fi Rush makes rhythm part of its action combat, then extends the challenge with two additional modes and earnable items. Its listed Steam options include captions, adjustable difficulty and controller support.
