Hi-Fi Rush

Ever go to a gig where the support act rocked harder than the band you paid to see? This surprise release has similar underdog vibes, with old-school action and a rhythm twist…

- Alan Wen

This colourful and cartoony rhythm battler couldn’t be more different from developer Tango Gameworks’ previous titles. Hi-Fi Rush swaps the nightmarish survival horror of The Evil Within and the spooky open world of Ghostwire: Tokyo for the unabashed creativity of a Dreamcast or PS2-era game, with a rocking licensed soundtrack to match.

Toon-shaded visuals this vibrant haven’t been seen on an Xbox since Jet Set Radio… but instead of Tokyo-to, this level-based action platformer is set across a corporate campus belonging to a nefarious tech company, with music from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy and The Joy Formidable perfectly tied to each new setpiece.

You play as wannabe rockstar Chai, who – after an operation to augment his arm goes wrong – is able to transform the limb into a scrap metal guitar. Which is perfect for whacking enemies into next week. Fans of Devil May Cry and