Hi-fi Rush -

The game cleverly telegraphs enemy attacks with flashing lights and sound cues (1-2-3, 1-2-3, REST). Soon, you stop looking at the screen for UI elements and start feeling the music. This synesthesia is where Hi-Fi RUSH transcends its genre.

There was no countdown clock. No leaks. No beta tests. Just a simple announcement: "It's available right now ." Hi-Fi RUSH

Hi-Fi RUSH: Report on a Rhythmic Action Phenomenon Hi-Fi RUSH The game cleverly telegraphs enemy attacks with flashing

Essential. 9.5/10

Defense is equally rhythmic. Enemies telegraph their attacks with visual cues that match the song's tempo. A flashing "Z" icon appears, telling the player to press the dodge button on the downbeat. Parrying requires precise timing, There was no countdown clock

: While you can attack whenever you like, timing your strikes to the beat amplifies damage and culminates in powerful "Beat Hits."

Unlike traditional action titles, every aspect of Hi-Fi RUSH is synced to a musical beat. Players control Chai, a "self-proclaimed rocker" who gains a robotic arm and an MP3 player accidentally fused to his heart during a corporate experiment gone wrong.