Hi-Fi Rush
Hi-Fi Rush was the best type of gaming surprise. It came out of nowhere and did not disappoint with its refreshingly unencumbered approach to rhythm-based action and colorful level design. You play as Chai, an aspiring rockstar turned garbage collector in a robot factory who ends up fighting for his life to rebel against a giant corporate conspiracy. Brilliant art direction and frenetic boss fights help Hi-Fi Rush’s straightforward level design and simple progression feel more like well-earned treats than shallow set dressing. It’s also an Xbox console exclusive.
A Good Match For: Fans of early 2000s pop rock bangers. Anyone who likes to tap their foot to the rhythm of a beat-em-up platformer.
Not A Good Match For: Haters of the Black Keys. Someone looking for a brutal Soulsborne action experience.
