Awesome rhythm-based combat ; Cool as hell style ; Rocking soundtrack ; Lots more to do after the story

Action can get perhaps too hectic to see ; Platforming can go on a bit

Confident style, inspired rhythm-action combat with an eclectic rock soundtrack make this one of the best surprises on Game Pass.

Rebellious spirit Fantastic musical combat Playful uses of rhythm Stylish visuals Effective soundtrack

Pacing quirks

“Hi-Fi Rush cracks the rhythm-action genre wide open to deliver Tango Gameworks' most confident, stylish, and surprising project to date.”

Rhythmic world is hypnotizing ; Plenty of variety in enemies and areas ; Lovely animations and performances ; Soundtrack is an absolute bop ; Unforgettable boss fights

Fire isn’t rhythm friendly ; Some unexciting mini-games

Hi-Fi RUSH’s language is the music, turning us into the star performer within its rhythmic world. Every moment is exhilarating, enhanced by phenomenal cel-shaded animation, excellent vocal performances, and unforgettable battles interwoven with a...

Pros ; + Runs at a buttery-smooth 60FPS consistently ; + Looks great in 4K resolution ; + A good standard for porting games, even to rival platforms ; + Colorful cast of characters ; + A novel, style-over-substance experience ; + PS5-exclusive outfit...

Cons ; – DualSense implementation could be better ; – No HDR support ; – No cross-save

Summary Hi-Fi Rush on PS5 is a solid port with minor shortcomings. While the game’s DualSense features and additional enhancements could use some work, the core experience remains as engaging and vibrant as ever.