A wonderfully charming action rhythm platforming game, I cannot believe this kind of thing was shadow dropped. Tight controls make for an excellent experience all around. The timing-based combat, although somewhat daunting at first glance, is some of the most satisfying gameplay I've done in a long while. Stringing together long combos while landing hits on the beat of the music NEVER gets old and it feels insanely good every time.

The music is a huge part of the game and does not disappoint. There are a handful of licensed tracks, and they all work astonishingly well, but the game soundtrack is also full of bangers. Even the music between the fights, where your main character Chai walks and jumps to the beat, is toe-tapping perfection. It cannot be overstated how good the music is and how well it works with literally everything within the game. All the big actions are on the beat and it's a joy to play AND watch it happen in cutscenes.

The story is like if Pixar cared about making good movies again. Fun, charming, and loveable characters all trying to stop the big mega corporation from doing nefarious deeds, it's a perfect combination of comedy, light drama, and action. The voice acting is superb with stellar performances from all involved.

Hi-Fi Rush is an easy recommendation across the board. If you're into it, there's also a hefty amount of post-game content to sink your teeth into. I hope Tango Gameworks continues to make games outside of the horror genre because they absolutely have a knack for it.