
Along the way, Chai is joined by a host of memorable companions, like the outstandingly adorable robotic cat 808, or a robot named CNMN (Cinnamon) that draws expressions on his face with a dry-erase marker to seem more relatable.

What I didn’t expect is a surprisingly touching tale bursting with phenomenally written characters. One glance at a trailer will show you Hi-Fi Rush’s vibrant art style and gameplay are the focus, which we’ll get to momentarily. This is the basic setup for Hi-Fi Rush’s gameplay systems, but also works as the narrative thrust that sees Vandalay trying to capture Chai because he’s a “defect.”Ĭhai is an inherently goofy character, but he’s the heart that keeps the strong story moving. Things go off the rails pretty quickly, and after an experiment goes wrong, Chai ends up with an iPod embedded in his chest and the ability to “feel the rhythm” in the world around him. Hi-Fi Rush follows the story of a young man named Chai, who arrives at Vandelay Industries to take part in their Armstrong Project, which is supposed to change lives by giving people highly efficient replacement limbs. It’s rare to see a big-budget game try something wholly unique these days, but Hi-Fi Rush is a brilliant mix of character action and rhythm games that feels unlike anything else out there.Įvery aspect of Hi-Fi Rush feels thoughtfully considered - like the way the entire world moves to the beat of the music and the surprisingly timely story - resulting in one of the most unforgettable gaming experiences in years.
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Tap your toes to a killer mixtape of original music, as well as songs by Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, The Joy Formidable and more! Want to show off your skills to a live streaming audience? Fret not: Hi-Fi RUSH includes a streamer-friendly alternate audio mode which replaces those licensed songs with original tracks made especially for streaming Hi-Fi RUSH.Just when I thought I was down for the count, my robotic cat companion jumped in and clobbered the boss with a series of sucker punches.Įvery battle in Hi-Fi Rush feels like a spectacle, a perfect confluence of style and substance. Square off with each department’s boss, from Production to Marketing to Finance, each more ready to protect the company’s bottom line than the last in over-the-top battle sequences accompanied by their own music tracks!

Lead a squad of colorful teammates and take the fight to the heart of an, er, heartless corporation. Time your moves to pull off flashy Beat Hits, hard-hitting special abilities and even combination attacks with your allies! Want to show off? Go further and tap into the beat to amp up your skills and earn those covetous S-rank scores. Take on armies of corporate drones (read: actual robots) in satisfying, rhythm-amplified combat. Labeled ‘defective’ after a shady corporate experiment mistakenly fuses a music player to his heart, Chai must now fight for his freedom in a slick animated world where everything – platforming puzzles, enemy attacks and even the colorful gags & banter - are synced to the beat. Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team of allies rebel against an evil robotics enhancement megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks, the studio that brought you The Evil Within® and Ghostwire®: Tokyo (no, really) comes Hi-Fi RUSH, an all-new action game where the characters, world and combat stylishly sync to the music!
