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Hi-Fi RUSH

Action

Developer Tango Gameworks

Hi-Fi Rush is a 2023 rhythm-based action game developed by Tango Gameworks, originally published by Bethesda Softworks, and currently published by Krafton. The game's story follows self-proclaimed "future rock star" Chai (voiced by Robbie Daymond in English and Hiro Shimono in Japanese), whose music player is accidentally embedded in his chest during experimental cybernetic surgery funded by the corrupt Vandelay… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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  • Pat Stares At FOREVER @patstaresat.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 25, 2025

    Thinking about Hi Fi Rush now that it's been 2 years. Incredible game, absolutely unbelievable. Right up there with DMC3/5 and Jet Set/Space Channel at the absolute peak of the genres. Just unbelievable. I gotta go back to it. I should just stream it on the hardest difficulty.

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  • Jazz The JRPG Queen 👑❤️🎮 @jazzlikestogame.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2024

    While I’m here screaming about games everyone please play Hi-Fi Rush. Talk about a creative game? THIS IS IT. #Hi-FiRush

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  • Izra @izra.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2025

    Peppermint and Korsica from Hi-Fi Rush if only i had made more Lewds of this game the studio would have not close. it was all my fault!! T__T

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 10, 2025

    Hi-Fi Rush's Soundtrack Delisted From All Major Streaming Platforms Without Warning (OST still on Steam) www.thegamer.com/hi-fi-rush-s... also worth noting that the game was removed from PC stores (stores that sell Steam codes) last month. Not sure anyone else noticed at the time

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  • Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.socialBluesky · May 7, 2024

    Xbox said today it is shutting down four game studios: Arkane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), Alpha Dog (Mighty Doom), and Roundhouse (support). The video game industry carnage continues, with no end in sight. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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  • Steam user Steam user …1980Steam reviews · Dec 4, 2025 · 11 h played

    Amazing game and also LETS GOOOOOO! DENUVO IS DEAD! That stupid pile of ♥♥♥♥ is gone from this game! Praise be to the people who made that decision

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 14, 2025

    Hi-Fi RUSH publishing transferred to KRAFTON, patch scheduled for Dec 4th to update in-game elements reflecting the change -All save data, purchases, DLC, achievements remain intact -Reinstall not required -Game Pass version can continue to play -Bethesda Net feature will be disabled

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    Hi-Fi RUSH is $17.99 on Steam buff.ly/6DVLt5s Deck verified also on Game Pass Premium first time it's been discounted in the past year

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  • Sonya with a Y 🏳️‍⚧️ 🔞 @sonyathemoo.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 30, 2025

    I often think about 2023's insane line up Baldur's Gate III Hi-Fi Rush Alan Wake II Armored Core VI Tears of the Kingdom Phantom Liberty Any other year and these walk to the Game of the Year award, and we got them all in one year

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 21, 2026

    Hi-Fi RUSH is $16.49 on Steam buff.ly/hxHEYfM Deck verified also on Game Pass Premium

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  • Steam user Steam user …5673Steam reviews · Dec 5, 2025 · 41 h played

    Removal of denuvo can't not be commended, even if krafton seems sketchy as hell lately. Good job.

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  • 2nd Chance @thelad2ndchance.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2026

    When the entire Hi-Fi Rush company got canned, that was sign enough for me to see job security for everyone in the major game industry was just screwed, so seeing them shoot themselves in the rotting gun hole ridden foot yet again doesn't surprise me Hope those folks land another job alright, shame

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  • Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.ukBluesky · Jan 6, 2025

    Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within's studio has officially re-launched as Tango Gameworks Inc, adding an "Inc" to its name under its new parent company Krafton, following its closure by Microsoft. (Read more: Game Developer)

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  • Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.ukBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within) has officially relaunched, with a new look, website, and hiring for an unannounced action game. The studio was closed by Microsoft a few years after its acquisition, but revived by Krafton. (Tango Gameworks site)

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  • Steam user Steam user …5257Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2026 · 19 h played

    Microsoft is good at making bad decisions. This game and the dev team are S-tier. The gameplay is somewhat similar to Devil May Cry but it is also a rhythm game. The Steam achievements are no joke either. More importantly, the music is good and the characters are well-written. If there is one complaint I have, it is about Steam achievements: Why do I need to beat the game five times on each difficulty instead of completing it at the highest difficulty and automatically complete the lower…

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  • Commander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.socialBluesky · May 20, 2024

    In trying to justify the closure of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, Microsoft has admitted studios truly cannot win because success can't save them. I done did a video on it: youtu.be/ca36ChrdV6M

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  • Steam user Steam user …0685Steam reviews · Nov 29, 2025 · 8 h played

    If aliens abduct you and ask what a video game is, show them HI-FI Rush. The passion that went into this game is insane, I find it incredible that it's not more popular. The style, the gameplay, the characters fit together perfectly. Despite this game being such a banger, Microsoft closed the studio. I secretly pray for Microsoft to go bankrupt in my lifetime.

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  • 🍄 @cainhurstumi.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 17, 2025

    Can’t decide which Rush game to start next. Hi-Fi Rush or Bomb Rush Cyberfunk?

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  • Zoe TunnHELL ➡️ NYCC @zoewithasword.bsky.socialBluesky · May 7, 2024

    The VP of Xbox said that they were thrilled with Hi-Fi Rush and that it was a great success on every single level last year!! Just the most infuriating example of how there is no winning with the bloated capitalist hell we live in

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  • Mil @melonsaurus.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 31, 2025

    I've been playing Hi-Fi Rush lately and man this game just brings pure joy. We need more games these days that emphasize fun

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  • Pat Stares At FOREVER @patstaresat.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 25, 2025

    Oh I had never heard any of those songs prior to Hi Fi Rush and when I went through the game again with the licensed songs I was pretty disappointed

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  • Mil @melonsaurus.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 6, 2025

    Game Completed # 10: Hi-Fi Rush If a breath of fresh air was a video game, it would be Hi-Fi Rush. This game constantly oozes charm, and creativity, and hearkens back to a golden age of gaming that welcomed original ideas and kept 'fun' at the forefront of game development. 9/10

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  • BeatRushMetro @beatrushmetro.bsky.socialBluesky · May 9, 2026

    No but for real, I'd rather a game be announced a month or so before release instead of seeing some logo teaser and then hearing nothing for five years *cough* Dragon Quest 12 *cough* Hell, Hi-Fi Rush came out the DAY it was announced and that's the best game ever made.

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  • sladedraws.bsky.social @sladedraws.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 19, 2026

    Remind me when Microsoft closed the studio that made Hi-Fi Rush a day after it won a video game award..

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  • Triple-Q @triple-q.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 7, 2026

    The boring safe option for an official KPDH game would be a rhythm game. The COOL option would be to make it like Hi-Fi Rush

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  • psudonym @psudonym.bsky.socialBluesky · May 8, 2024

    Watching old LPs of Hi-Fi Rush and smiling. What a great game.

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  • SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.comBluesky · Dec 4, 2025

    Next month, Hi-Fi Rush will be removing Denuvo anti-tampering, which should help make the game run a little bit better across the board and on #SteamDeck: steamdeckhq.com/hi-fi-rush-r...

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  • Ben @benjamage.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 18, 2026

    HI-FI RUSH IS HALF OFF ON STEAM FOR A WEEK store.steampowered.com/app/1817230/...

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  • Steam user Steam user …6434Steam reviews · Jan 28, 2026 · 92 h played

    Played for many hours and after getting the very last achievement, I still felt sad that it was over. I think i have Stockholm syndrome

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 21, 2026

    Hi-Fi RUSH is $17.99 on US PSN buff.ly/IHONPfp PS5/XSX physical preorder at LRG buff.ly/bZqmljn also on Game Pass Premium

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  • Iron Raptor, friendly robot dinosaur @ironraptorstudios.artBluesky · Aug 29, 2023

    Who remembers the awesome game that was Hi Fi Rush? Yup Roquefort is my Dream Daddy.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4775Steam reviews · May 11, 2026 · 43 h played

    An amazing, cheesy game. Plays great and the music is amazing. However, ♥♥♥♥ Krafton. Horrible studio. Probably only saved Tango Gameworks to improve their bran image. But they ♥♥♥♥♥♥ over Subnautica 2 and tried to use AI to win the lawsuit against Subnautica 2's devs. AI can NEVER even get CLOSE to human made art. I HIGHLY recommend the game, but the fact it will also line the pockets of such a horrible company is a downside.

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  • Lappi the Bard Fox! @lappifox.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 5, 2025

    Have you heard about the critically-acclaimed action rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush? It's one of my favorites, but when cosplaying, do I go with the hero, or their adorable robot cat sidekick? Well if you're a kitty like me the answer is "both!" 🎨: @artbyhornbuckle.bsky.social

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  • Shiny the Wark 🔞 @shinywark.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2026

    It's hard to put into words what makes this game so special. For all the jams and encores, thank you for such a unique and wonderful experience, Hi-Fi Rush.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4100Steam reviews · Dec 1, 2025 · 19 h played

    From start to finish, this was an enjoyable smash hit. At the very start, the comic style artwork catches you, the clumbsy yet loveable Chai brings you right into the fold. The entire world vibrates with rhythm, visually and audibly, you're cued into the beat of the song for the stage. It's Devil May Cry but with rhythm. The combat is surprisingly deep as you progress, the story is creative but the gameplay is constantly keeping you on your toes as far as variety. Even when you pass through…

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  • Curiousjoi @curiousjoi.ggBluesky · Jun 22, 2025

    Hi-Fi Rush is a national treasure because of this clip alone haha I always avoid in-game hints, so when I finally gave in, this happened 🤣

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  • Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2025

    Hi-Fi Rush rhythm-action rival No Straight Roads is getting a sequel www.eurogamer.net/hi-fi-rush-r...

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  • Luke Broderick Art @lukebroderickart.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 4, 2025

    Chai from Hi-Fi Rush, fan art from my favorite game a couple of years ago! #fanart #hifirush

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  • BeatRushMetro @beatrushmetro.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    "What was your biggest impact on the internet" I'm the person who made the "Hi-Fi Rush but it's a 2003 game commercial" trailer edit that was shared on r/Hi-Fi Rush and even got the attention of Tango Gameworks and the greater HFR fandom Still my most viewed video on YouTube

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  • Natizilda on VGen - Commissions open! @natizilda.art.brBluesky · Jul 16, 2025

    something from two years ago, during the Hi Fi Rush hype been thinking about this game a lot lately

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  • Nikko (Meaningless Random Numbers) @nikkoguy.bsky.socialBluesky · May 23, 2025

    My game is obviously inspired by: - Hades - Vampire Survivor - Hi-Fi Rush - Crypt of the Necrodancer

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  • Steam user Steam user …6930Steam reviews · Feb 27, 2026 · 23 h played

    This game is the definition of fun. Colourful, playful, joyful, funny, comfy. Charachers are a bit of cliche but they grew on me too. Thank you Tango and may you rest in peace. And ♥♥♥♥ microsoft.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5079Steam reviews · Dec 1, 2025 · 63 h played

    After 63 hours and 100%-ing the game, I wanna give my take on this game so other people can go out and buy it. In-short, it is an amazing CAG/rhythm game with some of the best combat the genre has to offer, a distinct artstyle with insane attention to detail, all backed up alongside a banger ass soundtrack, with both great original tracks and including licensed music such as Nine Inch Nails. This is all coming from someone who considers themselves better than average at these games and enjoys…

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  • luna🌙 @lunarskyes.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 10, 2024

    I’m ready to accept that we’re NEVER gonna get a game as cool as Hi-Fi RUSH for the rest of our lives …except Hi-Fi RUSH TWOOOOO BABEY AWWW YEAHHHHHH

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  • Steam user Steam user …3182Steam reviews · Apr 7, 2026 · 10 h played

    Fun gameplay, cute characters, and amazing animations make this short-but-polished game worth playing. Microsoft was dumb to let this team go!

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  • Zephyrus (Open for Commissions) @zephyrusorg.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2023

    Banner I made for an Art Pack based on the Hi-Fi Rush Game!~

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  • herokerrey @herokerrey.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    Why didn't anybody tell me Hi Fi Rush was a rhythm game kingdom hearts game???? The art, the gameplay??? IT'S SO GOOD!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6105Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2025 · 17 h played

    With a discounted price of 200K (IDR) the gameplay experience far exceeds expectations. The unique combat mechanics are in the Hack & Slash - Rhythm genre. Some of the game's highlights include unique combos and varied builds, including special attacks, items, and chips. The unique cartoon-and-comic storyline also highlights the character development of Chai, the main character, and sub-characters like Peppermint, Macaron, Korsica, and CMNM, each with their own personal branding, skill…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2623Steam reviews · Nov 22, 2025 · 12 h played

    A very simple story about friendship, but with wonderful and unique gameplay. It was very reminiscent of games from the 2000s, a very pleasant and warm feeling.

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  • The Voice Artist’s Spotlight @voiceactors.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Macaron @gabekunda.bsky.social Video Game: Hi-Fi RUSH Year: 2023 Gabe Kunda teamed up with Sunil Malhotra as the voices of Macaron and CNMN in the popular Hi-Fi RUSH game developed by Tango Gameworks. Also in the case were Robbie Daymond as Chai and Erica Lindbeck as Peppermint. #HiFiRUSH

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  • Bill Canacci @billcanacci.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    #WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge #MusicSky W: Wales Whirring, The Joy Formidable Originally dropped in 2009, this track was re-released in 2011 and reached No. 7 on Billboard's Alt Songs chart. It's also featured in the 2023 rhythm-action video game "Hi-Fi Rush." www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HA...

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  • Steam user Steam user …1464Steam reviews · Jan 12, 2026 · 9 h played

    Thank you, Tango Gameworks. (F*ck Microsoft). This game is a steal at $30 and the most unique thing I've played in years. It feels like a fever dream inside a Saturday morning cartoon the humor is great. The mechanics keep every level fresh, and aside from some "meh" platforming, it is a flawless masterpiece. 10/10. "I don't need a guitar. I am a rockstar."

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  • BeatRushMetro @beatrushmetro.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 22, 2025

    Hi-Fi Rush is the game that reminded me why I love video games. Swear my enjoyment of gaming as a whole was revived in 2023 by Hi-Fi Rush and it caused me to view every game I play under a new lense which just shows how stellar of an experience HFR is.

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  • Knoebel @knoebel.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    'Hi-Fi Rush': Editing an Unlikely Game Story from Morten Brunbjerg (Shinji Mikami's fav movie is Thank you for smoking)

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  • Steam user Steam user …7861Steam reviews · Dec 4, 2025 · 63 h played

    This was a top 5 all timer for me until Krafton decided to force their name into the game and brick the whole game if you refuse the update. I am not interested in generative AI destroying beautiful things. And this is a warning shot from Krafton. They do not care about this game or it's characters. They just wanted to put their name on it like Trump or Elon. I will decidedly not get a sequel if it should be made under this generative AI slop nonsense and neither should you. Do not buy, seek…

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  • Joshua 🎮❤️🔑 @hardcorejack63.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2025

    Just met Peppermint!! Having so much fun with Hi-Fi Rush!!! Great game so far!! ❤️❤️ 🎶 🪘 🎸

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  • 🔞SutaMasque ✧ Comms OPEN🔞 @sutamasque.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    Started playing Hi-Fi Rush a couple days ago. I love me a rhythm game, but this thing is crazy. I should've played it when it came out

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  • Steam user Steam user …7723Steam reviews · Jul 9, 2026 · 9 h played

    Hi-Fi RUSH was a pleasant surprise. The rhythm-based combat is fun, smooth, and surprisingly addictive once you get into the flow. Syncing your attacks to the beat makes every fight feel satisfying, and the soundtrack keeps the energy high throughout the game. The colorful visuals, charming characters, and lighthearted story give the game plenty of personality. While a few sections feel a little repetitive, the overall experience stays fresh and entertaining. It's a polished action game…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7469Steam reviews · Jun 7, 2026 · 17 h played

    A few years after Hi-Fi Rush took the scene by storm, as it was kept under wraps and then released on the same day it was announced, does it deserve the hype? Absolutely. The amazing cel-shaded graphics, which are also quite light on the hardware, are a textbook demonstration of how art direction stands over visual fidelity any day; they will still be great to look at 20 years from now. The sound doesn't disappoint either, important as it is for a game centered on music and rhythm, with a…

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  • 👻ewan!!! (comms 📌) @ewanthingdoer.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2026

    my favourite example of diegetic game mechanics will always be “The Vandelay Arrow” in Hi-Fi Rush

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