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Hi-Fi RUSH

PS5 Details

Native PS5 application
Yes

Details

Genre
Release Date
March 19, 2024
Metacritic Score
88

Reviews

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Good
  • Masterful combat system
  • Exploration filled with hilarious moments
  • Complex plot and characters
  • Brilliant performances from cast
  • Quality pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes
  • Visual style and humor
  • Rhythm-centered gameplay
  • Perfectly suited soundtrack
  • Engaging platforming sections
  • Variety in combat
  • Wide variety of enemies
  • Fun boss fights
  • Updated version with additional content
  • Use of haptic feedback
Bad
  • New player learning curve
  • Occasional dry spells between combat rooms
Good
  • Offers new possibilities and experiences
  • Stunning animation and cel shaded visuals
  • Quality of production is spectacular
  • Colorful characters and engaging narrative
  • Combines combat and music
  • Easy to follow along with the music
  • Continuously expanding moveset
  • Genuinely funny tone
  • Doesn't take itself too seriously
  • Incredible flow of combat
  • Awesome original soundtrack
Bad
  • Doesn't always cater to people lacking rhythm
  • Presence of quick time events can be annoying
  • Pace can sometimes grind to a halt
  • Combat can become overly frenetic
Good
  • Surprise hit of 2023
  • PS5 support
  • Rhythm-focused action game
  • Enthralling and hyper-stylish experience
  • Innovative plot involving music
  • Spectacular writing
  • Charming and amusing characters
  • Great voice performances
  • Mechanics introduced at a balanced pace
  • Gameplay involves attacking enemies to the beat
  • Unique stages with different aesthetics and combat scenarios
  • Learning dodge, parry, and other moves
  • Versatile combat system
  • Upgrade shop for new combos, moves, passive abilities
  • Visually impressive with cel-shaded art style
  • Music-focused environmental design
  • Excellent soundtrack with variety of original and licensed music
  • Engaging boss fights
  • High replayability
  • Excellent 9/10 rating
Bad
  • Xbox exclusivity initially
  • Inputs sometimes don't register as intended
  • Unpredictable rhythmic patterns can be frustrating

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Videos

Digital Foundry
Hi-Fi Rush PS5 Review + Xbox Multi-Platform Releases - The Story So Far
PlayStation
Hi-Fi Rush - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
PlayStation
Hi-Fi Rush - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games

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