Lots of rhythm, a few hiccups
Hi-Fi Rush is an action video game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game focuses on rhythm-based combat, following the misadventures of Chai, the protagonist and aspiring rockstar, as he makes his way through the campus of the megacorporation Vandelay Technologies.
The protagonist joins an eccentric group of allies in an attempt to dismantle the ruthless megacorporation. The latter aims for absolute dominance of the tech market, without giving up its favorite hobby: hunting down and destroying anyone labeled as a system "defect" and, consequently, a problem to be eliminated.
The game uses a specific graphic technique called cel-shading, giving it a cartoonish look. The animations and dialogues are written in a lighthearted, comical tone. When talking to the company's employees - who are all robots - they respond humorously about their work shifts and personal problems.
It's not a perfect game; in some areas, the level design isn't structured very well. The protagonist, Chai, is always overly enthusiastic, almost euphoric, except in a few instances that I won't spoil for you. The sound design is excellent, perfectly matching every level and scene - sadly a rare gem in many modern video games - even though the music genre itself might bore some players after a while.
Hi-Fi Rush was created to be light and fun, so forget about drama and tragedy; the game wasn't designed for that, nor does it try to take itself too seriously. It is highly recommended for those who love rock music and want to ride the rhythm.