"side of sugar" yes. yes i actually want this. do this. highlighting great indie games or mid-shelf games sounds like a perfect idea to balance the salt.
@@VeenanNorvius I mean; Your not wrong but I think what the og poster is suggesting. Is possibly finding the side of sugar in bad games. Kinda like Cinemawins and Sins.
"mid-shelf" what's that even mean? Like if it means more niche games not everyone knows, that doesn't make sense. In a store they'd put the big name games on the middle since it's at eye level.
There's another scene where Rekka is yelling at you via a monitor, and then she puts her hand down, stretches the border of the monitor down, and leans out of it to yell at you even harder. It's amazing.
Saying a game "belongs on a gamecube in the best way possible" is honestly one of the greatest compliments that I think can be given to a game. There was something so unique and fresh about that era of videogames that I think you phrased perfectly: "It feels like the games had to wow the audience, and not just coast by on a name they know," and I definitely think that's something current gaming lacks, especially if you look at stuff like the mario spin-offs or even Animal Crossing tbh.
The Gamecube comment is honestly super accurate, ever since I first saw cutscenes of Hi-Fi Rush, it reminded me of Viewtiful Joe, not just for the art style but the endearingly corny writing that just screams love for the artform, whether it's superhero movies or rock music.
@@sinteleon Fair enough, though it still does fall prey to some of the mario series "sterilization" that's been happening ever since the tail end of the Wii era.
The GameCube era is a great analogy, because even those well known IPs on it were trying new things. Meteoid Prime, Super Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, etc felt like they were really pushing the boundaries and trying different things out. I feel like we had a 'big bang' of sorts in that GameCube/PS2 era, then it slowly started collapsing in on itself with the Wii and PS3. Then again, that's mostly for the big studios and IPs, the indie sphere has been crushing it and is the prime place to look if you want games that try new things, push boundaries, and feel like full purchases from day one.
I got so disappointed by the bomberman that released on switch because I was used to ones like bomberman max and generations where there was a story. Instead we got a remake of original bomberman that felt like 'only the shrines' from botw at the time in a way. Puzzles and such but no actual meat to the game :c
I really love how Hi Fi Rush wears its influences on its sleeves like it gave me massive Scott Pilgrim/Jet Set Radio Vibes and i love that the Director even said he took inspiration for Chai’s personality from Scott Pilgrim’s :)
The optional dialogues for returning to your base between levels, or even before you beat a level, are hysterical. So much love was put into HiFi's writing. And for a game already popping off with its aesthetics and organic level design, that's saying something
@@CreationsFlare True, especially on the introduction of Z-Shielding in Zanzo's stage, CNMN replays the cutscene if you either destroy the bot with special attacks that break z-shields, or if you summon Macaron in said stage before he even shows up in-game.
This game came out of nowhere and held my attention for about a week straight. I hope the team that made it gets all the props and funding they need for future projects
This was the fastest I've ever bought a game honestly. I took one look at the visuals, story, presentation, characters, humor and was immediately sold. Definitely wanted to purchase it because we need more games like this.
@@AARONTRUEMACHINE I bought it within 24h and finished it within 72h of learning it was a thing, gonna keep going back to finish the achievements and challenges on and off
@@bosssnurp5912 Hasn't Pizza Tower been in development for a while and was already really well received though? I'd say it wasn't unexpected at all, but still, a goddamn awesome game! Y'know what, yeah, the change in quality of the OST was definitely unexpected, there we go!
I also like that they have the optional email archives you can pick up and just read. Rekka had one where she explained why she always writes in all caps because everything she has to say is important. Such an amazing detail. For a first boss she really set the perfect tone in the game.
GOD i love this game so much. Its like if you took like the art style of Lethal League / Blaze and the Characters and dialogue boxes of Persona and then they had a baby that was a groovin robot. Its so unique and charming and youre so right where it feels like its straight off the gamecube.
Favorites detail is that Hi-Fi Rush has a nice nod to Sebastian and Joseph from The Evil Within in the form of two robots you can encounter, since the obvious fact that the same company the made TEW made this. Quite the tone shift but worth it for this awesome game
This video made me realize that, yeah! The reason games just don't click with me anymore is because they rarely come out finished. Hi-Fi is probably one of my favorite games at the moment because there's nothing to WAIT for, there was nothing TO wait for in the first place with the shadowdrop which just makes it incredibly special. It brought me back to a time where games didnt feel commercialized and like they wanted to milk you out of all of your money; this game just wants you to play it and have a really good time doing so.
I suck dong at rhythm games and this was still extremely entertaining all the way through. And the goofy cast is just fantastic with stellar voice acting. And CNMN was just icing on this cast. Damn, this was a feel good game. It's been a while.
Between NIN, the fantastic art direction, the deepest cut of a reference I've ever seen a game make, and a level of polish and passion I've come to only expect from indies as of late, Hi-Fi Rush is one of my favorite game releases in a long time, and I'm really happy it's been getting so much attention. This is a $30 game (also on gamepass) that I would EASILY pay double for. 10/10 no questions asked. One of the hypest game releases in years for me.
The issue with it on gamepass is that if you only have an Xbox one you have to play it through cloud gaming, which is delayed enough that it makes the game very hard to play
@cacophonythegoblin8381 I haven't tried it on cloud gaming, but I've heard from two people that they don't experience any lag with this game when they play it on the cloud. I'm sure it's the fact that you're playing it on the Xbox One and not on a Series console or pc.
Cool vid Scott. On the topic of complete indie titles that have practically the whole game finished and are absolutely phenomenal in everything they set out to do... Pizza Tower Side of Salt when?
I know it was a joke but could we legit get a Side of Sugar for some games? I have to say it's incredibly delightful when you're gushing about something and I think I speak for a lot of people when I say "more of that, please"!
This game is a love letter to what gaming used to be. Simple and well put togheter fun and you can really feel while playing that the devs had fun aswell creating this masterpiece.
the fact that every single part of the map has atleast 3 things moving to the beat of the song, which is just fucking cool but also is important for gameplay and matching heavy attacks to the beat is incredible
@@dedosdeceniza And it was completely intentional by the devs. Word of the game during its development quickly spread throughout Bethesda's offices, so they and Tango Gameworks decided that the game should be spread via word of mouth when released, hoping it would become a sleeper hit. Their plan *worked.*
don't forget one of the bosses with a surprise twist with how they fight is such a fun motif + their copyright free song is extra fitting too! everyone has their own character even with the cheesy food naming schemes but it makes them all the more memorable loved seeing a video of this so soon, definitely one of those unique games that's a blast to play through without any dull moments
A lot of people are calling this game the "better No Straight Roads" but honestly? Both are really good in different ways and there's no need to pit them against each other. We should be demanding MORE aesthetically-driven action-rhythm passion project games, they are such a treat
@@lakshaykochhar6799 You should!! It's more of a music-based boss rush narrative than a full on rhythm game, and it's fairly short, but the story it tells is important and the characters are so fun. The world/worldbuilding is also very unique and I spent hours just hopping around the city getting all the collectables and talking to npcs! It's stuck with me for years
As someone who was a big fan of NSR when it first came out, when I played this game I honestly thought that this is the game that NSR *should* have been. I still like NSR (except the community), but in all honesty the "rhythm" aspect for that game was more so just to assist you in dodging and parrying boss attacks (in which the beat is still hard to identify imo). Meanwhile Hi-Fi RUSH has rhythm apply to EVERYTHING, and the beats are easy to identify. Plus, the platforming segments in between the combat sections were pretty enjoyable compared to the approaches in NSR. That, and HFR just has a lot more content. I don't know what else to say that wasn't already in the video; I like No Straight Roads, but I *love* Hi-Fi RUSH.
The best part of it all, is that the money spent on marketing could be channelled to game polish. If people like a game they'll willingly market for you themselves
Honestly I don't mind the side-of-salt naming. I watch these videos for your reviews and crisp animations, I don't care if the games are out of salt or out of sugar. It's just a nice name that I instantly correlate with your channel. Also hi-fi rush good.
Another thing I love is that the story just starts when you start the game. No elaborate backstory or super long intro to explain the world - you just know you're a guy who wants to be a rockstar. The story unravels at a good tempo, too. Be prepared for an *incredibly* difficult true final boss fight, though. After you complete the game, there's a set of challenge rooms that unlock the final battle and MAN it's rough. Chai really has to give it his all in that fight.
The game opens with Lonely Boy by The Black Keys a band my favorite teacher introduced me to and then proceeded to play R6 Siege with me and my friends and then got 4 aces and beat us all in 10 round 1v1s 8 times each The dude had just gotten an Xbox and only played FUCKING TETRIS BEFORE THIS WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH HISTORY TEACHERS AND BEING SO FUCKING CRACKED
It's so satisfying to see a game that comes out and...that's it. It's out, it's playable, and it's great. They poured their hearts into this and it absolutely shows.
As someone who’s almost 100% competed this game (All achievements, S crown rank on every level and difficulty, every purchasable and unlockable etc) This is one of my favourite games because of the references, the amazing art style, music and best of all it’s a really interesting and unique idea. The game is perfect for new players and people who love difficult games as there’s extra rewards for beating the game on the harder difficulty with all S ranks, The bosses are also very unique, all introducing a new ability that you can use in for the future. There’s even a mode after beating the game called the Rhythm Tower where you have a timer which goes down and you progress through more and more difficult floors as well as re-fighting every boss for a total of 60 floors and it’s also a great way to earn the currency used to upgrade powers. To sum it up, It’s a great rhythm game for both new and more complex players and if you have Xbox Gamepass it’s definitely worth a try
The thing that proved to me that Hi Fi Rush was loved throughout development was the tango gameworks snail Easter egg in level 4. The hologram effect just kinda showed me that they did love making this awesome game.
I was on the fence about the game, but hi-fi rush won me over with the ability to pet 808 and zanzo's constant references. Came for cat and funny jojo, stayed for best girl Korsica
i think the most entertaining things about this game is its references to almost every aspect of music. all of chai's moves reference guitar parts or effects, each song introduced by the white text is referencing how music videos used to be introduced on TV, or even just artists featured in the soundtrack. seeing the likes of nine inch nails, the prodigy, and the black keys all seamlessly fitting into the game's aesthetic is astounding and amps up a lot of the excitement
Funny enough. The reason why the game never got a promotion is because (SPOILERS FOR THE STORY) -the big bad boss hates promotion or trying to promote product because you have to catch the buyers eye to make them want your product. Which is why project Armstrong happened. Pretty funny
What‘s funny is that when a friend of mine and I played it we saw where korsica was first shown and I went...she looks like the kind of character that will join the main gang later on. When it actually happened I just went „hah!!! I knew it!!!“
The game play style of a protagonist going around smashing this with a guitar reminds me of No Straight Roads, another rhythm beat em up, and I think that's genuinely so cool, I loved NSR and was looking for another game with a similar vibe!
I first discovered the game via a randomly recommended "all Bosses and Ending" video, what really ended up capturing me in that video was the Korsica boss fight, especially because I play an instrument myself.
I love the fact that the entire team immediately got laid off after the game released :) We love CEOs and the current job market and shareholders /s I am so sad
Some post game spoilers, read at your discretion. as you replay levels, you still have all your teammates backing you up, including Macaron. that means that if you play the level introducing the greenies, then you can beat the first one with Mac. of course this means that you can't move on like normal, so CNMN just retcons that moment and triggers the cutscene like normal. the devs knew what they were doing.
The stealth drop initially pulled me in to look at the trailer and that is what got me to at least try it out (PC Gamepass). I really expected some lightly put together backdrop of a plot to move the game along so we can do the rhythm game parts, but quickly realized that this wasn't just some rhythm game... it was an actual, fully fleshed out game that used rhythm mechanics. What amounts to a sort of tutorial (which is fun) is longer than most rhythm games are in their entirety. Phenomenal animations, vibrant colors, genuinely funny writing, and just all around fun gameplay makes Hi-Fi Rush a desperately needed breath of fresh air. The irony being a game that feels exactly like what is now an "old" style of game design feels fresh.
1:17 the perfect shirt for the deluxe edition, one of those "I ** and all I got was this stupid T-shirt" the best kind of t-shirt you can get after doing something. Baby wearing that all day if I actually got one in real life!
For those who like Hi-Fi Rush, you should check out No Straight Roads! Its play style is similar, with a wonderful art style and banger music to go with it. Metronomik, the developers of NSR, enjoy this game a lot too. Both are great games, and I love them both dearly :)
The whole note of this feeling like a GameCube game is so accurate, it's got that experimental charm I love about a lot of more niche games from the 6th generation (Guitaroo Man, another rhythm game, comes to mind) that's sorely missed right now
i am notoriously awful at video games. ESPECIALLY fighting games but GOD this game makes you feel so fucking cool!!! even if you kinda suck!!! you feel AWESOME!!!
Honestly I wasn't too sure about the game, it looked fun and I heard good things about it, but I was worried the rhythm aspect of it would make the combat feel clunky. After this though, (and hearing it's only 30 bucks?? Guys from the visuals alone this deserves the 60) I'm definitely giving it a look. Gotta support fresh ideas with actual love in them like this, ya know?
Don't worry about the whole "side of sugar" thing. It was actually really nice to hear you so positive about a game and how much you enjoy it! A lot of times, yeah, it's fun to hear 'the big streamer' talk negatively about a game you have a lot of grimes with, too. But for good precious type games like this, I love to hear all of the good things you had to say!
I genuinely never realized how aggressively the boss fights were designed for the licensed soundtrack until I realized that QA-1MIL stands for “Quality Assurance; 1 Million” And before the fight he yells “INSPECTION LEVEL; 1000000” Holy sh**, this game is an absolute gem, I’m so happy that Scott covered it I’m not even here when this video came out, i just didn’t realize he covered this game until now
Honestly I had watched about 2 minutes of gameplay, stopped myself, and bought the game because I knew I was going to love it and god am I glad that I went into it blind because this is possibly one of the best games I have played in YEARS, And that includes things like Super Mario Odyssey! Definite must-buy if you love rhythm games and honestly I played through the whole story in 12 hours and I didn't take a single break, it was like the game had latched onto me because this game was an amazing experience all together and held my attention the whole way through! 12/10 Would Love To Play Again!!!
I find if really fun how in the start of 2023 for gaming starts with Hi Fi Rush and Pizza Tower and both are a gigantic breath of fresh air in the gaming industry.
I'm not even gonna lie, I saw the scene where chai got launched out of the facility seeing an overview of the city with the small woah as he goes up and I was instantly sold. As well as the cell shaded animation, sold. And it was such an amazing experience. Def high up as one of my favorite games
"side of sugar" yes. yes i actually want this. do this. highlighting great indie games or mid-shelf games sounds like a perfect idea to balance the salt.
no. he's never calling the series side of sugar. all games have flaws, but they can easily not be a big issue, hence the SIDE of salt
@@VeenanNorvius what about salt and sugar? Like a chocolate covered pretzel…
@@VeenanNorvius I mean; Your not wrong but I think what the og poster is suggesting. Is possibly finding the side of sugar in bad games. Kinda like Cinemawins and Sins.
Maybe someone could make a series like that parallel to Scott, like how there’s cinema wins to cinema sins
"mid-shelf" what's that even mean? Like if it means more niche games not everyone knows, that doesn't make sense. In a store they'd put the big name games on the middle since it's at eye level.
There's another scene where Rekka is yelling at you via a monitor, and then she puts her hand down, stretches the border of the monitor down, and leans out of it to yell at you even harder. It's amazing.
It really does lean heavily into the cartoonish nature in a way that is both campy and delightful.
And you can actually destroy these monitors while she talks
You forgot that it also scares a bot into dropping bombs onto the rail chai is riding lol
IF REKKA YELLS, SHE YELLS HARD
Yuh
Saying a game "belongs on a gamecube in the best way possible" is honestly one of the greatest compliments that I think can be given to a game. There was something so unique and fresh about that era of videogames that I think you phrased perfectly: "It feels like the games had to wow the audience, and not just coast by on a name they know," and I definitely think that's something current gaming lacks, especially if you look at stuff like the mario spin-offs or even Animal Crossing tbh.
The Gamecube comment is honestly super accurate, ever since I first saw cutscenes of Hi-Fi Rush, it reminded me of Viewtiful Joe, not just for the art style but the endearingly corny writing that just screams love for the artform, whether it's superhero movies or rock music.
Depends on which mario spinoff. Mario + rabbids had to put extra effort, for instance.
@@sinteleon Fair enough, though it still does fall prey to some of the mario series "sterilization" that's been happening ever since the tail end of the Wii era.
The GameCube era is a great analogy, because even those well known IPs on it were trying new things. Meteoid Prime, Super Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, etc felt like they were really pushing the boundaries and trying different things out. I feel like we had a 'big bang' of sorts in that GameCube/PS2 era, then it slowly started collapsing in on itself with the Wii and PS3.
Then again, that's mostly for the big studios and IPs, the indie sphere has been crushing it and is the prime place to look if you want games that try new things, push boundaries, and feel like full purchases from day one.
I got so disappointed by the bomberman that released on switch because I was used to ones like bomberman max and generations where there was a story. Instead we got a remake of original bomberman that felt like 'only the shrines' from botw at the time in a way. Puzzles and such but no actual meat to the game :c
Hell yeah, Hi-Fi Rush, wasn’t expecting a side of salt of it so soon
Holy shit it's barely been out two weeks, and I've done so much of it. I don't think I've ever enjoyed so much of a game in so little time
So soon because there's so little salt for once.
Less editing time because of the toontuber bits
Wait it was in development for 6 years and still only $29.99? Jesus this game deserves all of its good word of mouth. They did an amazing job!
I really love how Hi Fi Rush wears its influences on its sleeves like it gave me massive Scott Pilgrim/Jet Set Radio Vibes and i love that the Director even said he took inspiration for Chai’s personality from Scott Pilgrim’s :)
Chai is very Scott-like. Just as much of an idiot :D In a good way))))
The fact that one of the boss segments is one long and obvious JoJo reference and owns it.
'Scott Pilgrim vs The Corperation played by Philip J. Fry' is one of the best ways I've heard this described.
I mean even one of the fightings is set to Invaders Must Die, literally Scott Pilgrim's trailer
This is exactly how I described the game to my friends. JSR and Scott Pilgrim vibes.
The optional dialogues for returning to your base between levels, or even before you beat a level, are hysterical. So much love was put into HiFi's writing. And for a game already popping off with its aesthetics and organic level design, that's saying something
On New game plus, it's even possible to break continuity and the characters will actually talk about you messing up the flow of events. It's funny af.
@@fishmonger8846 There’s even dialogue if you hit those robots.
@@tompotter8703 Or if they are organizing boxes and you break them.
@@CreationsFlare True, especially on the introduction of Z-Shielding in Zanzo's stage, CNMN replays the cutscene if you either destroy the bot with special attacks that break z-shields, or if you summon Macaron in said stage before he even shows up in-game.
@@Meow_Meow_Hurts_Real_Bad "Mr. Chai this is cheating Macaron hasn't joined you yet."
God the visuals and the art direction in this game looks absolutely incredible. It really does remind me of the golden age of game cube games.😺
One thing I liked about this game is that even though they are all evil the bosses are pretty likeable and I enjoyed watching them
You mena handsome jac...KALE! Also irish mommy?
Legit sad that some actually die. Though I'm still not sure if Zanzo's dead? Depressed, definitely
@@scylla1772 He’s gonna pull a Dio and come back in full force.
@@scylla1772 But are they dead? No one seems to flinch that you just exploded people.
@@scylla1772 I think he’s dead. He pulled a Kakyoin in his final frame.
This game came out of nowhere and held my attention for about a week straight. I hope the team that made it gets all the props and funding they need for future projects
same devs that made the Evil within games. man do those guys know how to flex the creative chops when they want to!
@@aarlavaan shinji mikami only had a mentor role. Its a new Team under the Helm of John Johnas. That makes it even more incredible as a first shot.
@@Vashetrockner true,
@@Vashetrockner John Johnas did Evil Within 2 as well so this just shows hes got range, excited to see what he does next.
Seems like Microsoft took direct offense to your comment
This was the fastest I've ever bought a game honestly.
I took one look at the visuals, story, presentation, characters, humor and was immediately sold.
Definitely wanted to purchase it because we need more games like this.
I thought I was the only one who bought it within the same hour of finding out it exists
@@AARONTRUEMACHINE I bought it within 24h and finished it within 72h of learning it was a thing, gonna keep going back to finish the achievements and challenges on and off
Been kinda loving these sleeper hit games recently. You'll never know what gem you'll get until people starts recommending it to you.
Hi-Fi Rush is definitely GOTY for me. An unexpected masterpiece.
Pizza Tower was another unexpected masterpiece
Uh...I think you made a typo, i think you meant *GOAT*
@@bosssnurp5912 unexpected?
@@eqaeabiker3223 well it was even better than it looked in the promotions on the official youtube channel
@@bosssnurp5912 Hasn't Pizza Tower been in development for a while and was already really well received though? I'd say it wasn't unexpected at all, but still, a goddamn awesome game!
Y'know what, yeah, the change in quality of the OST was definitely unexpected, there we go!
I also like that they have the optional email archives you can pick up and just read. Rekka had one where she explained why she always writes in all caps because everything she has to say is important. Such an amazing detail. For a first boss she really set the perfect tone in the game.
GOD i love this game so much. Its like if you took like the art style of Lethal League / Blaze and the Characters and dialogue boxes of Persona and then they had a baby that was a groovin robot. Its so unique and charming and youre so right where it feels like its straight off the gamecube.
Favorites detail is that Hi-Fi Rush has a nice nod to Sebastian and Joseph from The Evil Within in the form of two robots you can encounter, since the obvious fact that the same company the made TEW made this. Quite the tone shift but worth it for this awesome game
See I was wondering what they were referencing. Obviously they were HR bots but I felt like there was more to it and I haven't played TEW at all
@@nuclearsynapse5319 yea the The Evil Within 1 and 2 are pretty good horror survival games
I love SEB-AAA's commentary lmao.
This video made me realize that, yeah! The reason games just don't click with me anymore is because they rarely come out finished. Hi-Fi is probably one of my favorite games at the moment because there's nothing to WAIT for, there was nothing TO wait for in the first place with the shadowdrop which just makes it incredibly special. It brought me back to a time where games didnt feel commercialized and like they wanted to milk you out of all of your money; this game just wants you to play it and have a really good time doing so.
It's such a great game that I already 100% a week ago!
Also Chai is a dumbass after my own heart and I love him so much.
He sounds like Shaggy, and I love it
He is my spirit animal.
This game is like a weird fusion of Jet set radio, bayonetta and Crypt of the Necrodancer and I love it
I suck dong at rhythm games and this was still extremely entertaining all the way through.
And the goofy cast is just fantastic with stellar voice acting. And CNMN was just icing on this cast.
Damn, this was a feel good game. It's been a while.
CNMN seemed pretty annoying at first, but he just kept getting better as the game went on
Between NIN, the fantastic art direction, the deepest cut of a reference I've ever seen a game make, and a level of polish and passion I've come to only expect from indies as of late, Hi-Fi Rush is one of my favorite game releases in a long time, and I'm really happy it's been getting so much attention. This is a $30 game (also on gamepass) that I would EASILY pay double for. 10/10 no questions asked. One of the hypest game releases in years for me.
The issue with it on gamepass is that if you only have an Xbox one you have to play it through cloud gaming, which is delayed enough that it makes the game very hard to play
@cacophonythegoblin8381 It's not the fact that it's on Game Pass. It's just an Xbox Series X/S and PC exclusive. It's not made for the Xbox One.
@@statesman6379 I was talking about the cloud gaming delay
@cacophonythegoblin8381 I haven't tried it on cloud gaming, but I've heard from two people that they don't experience any lag with this game when they play it on the cloud. I'm sure it's the fact that you're playing it on the Xbox One and not on a Series console or pc.
2:31 It really does, brings back memories 😌
Cool vid Scott. On the topic of complete indie titles that have practically the whole game finished and are absolutely phenomenal in everything they set out to do...
Pizza Tower Side of Salt when?
I know it was a joke but could we legit get a Side of Sugar for some games? I have to say it's incredibly delightful when you're gushing about something and I think I speak for a lot of people when I say "more of that, please"!
This game is a love letter to what gaming used to be. Simple and well put togheter fun and you can really feel while playing that the devs had fun aswell creating this masterpiece.
the fact that every single part of the map has atleast 3 things moving to the beat of the song, which is just fucking cool but also is important for gameplay and matching heavy attacks to the beat is incredible
Every game has 1 of "those" birds, but yeah, this game looks killer and rad
I understood “buy it for Korsika”, out of the six and a half minutes
I don't think I've seen a side of salt video in a minute and I'm glad I came back to this.
How have I not heard of this game? Holy crap it's beautifully animated! Thank you Scott for bringing this to my attention. Gonna go buy it now.
they shadowdropped it after announcing it an hour before. they didn't want the hype to ruin their fun WHICH IS GREAT
@@dedosdeceniza And it was completely intentional by the devs. Word of the game during its development quickly spread throughout Bethesda's offices, so they and Tango Gameworks decided that the game should be spread via word of mouth when released, hoping it would become a sleeper hit.
Their plan *worked.*
don't forget one of the bosses with a surprise twist with how they fight is such a fun motif + their copyright free song is extra fitting too! everyone has their own character even with the cheesy food naming schemes but it makes them all the more memorable
loved seeing a video of this so soon, definitely one of those unique games that's a blast to play through without any dull moments
A lot of people are calling this game the "better No Straight Roads" but honestly? Both are really good in different ways and there's no need to pit them against each other. We should be demanding MORE aesthetically-driven action-rhythm passion project games, they are such a treat
I honestly haven't played 'No Straight Roads' but from what I have seen, they both seem on par.
@@lakshaykochhar6799 You should!! It's more of a music-based boss rush narrative than a full on rhythm game, and it's fairly short, but the story it tells is important and the characters are so fun. The world/worldbuilding is also very unique and I spent hours just hopping around the city getting all the collectables and talking to npcs! It's stuck with me for years
As someone who was a big fan of NSR when it first came out, when I played this game I honestly thought that this is the game that NSR *should* have been. I still like NSR (except the community), but in all honesty the "rhythm" aspect for that game was more so just to assist you in dodging and parrying boss attacks (in which the beat is still hard to identify imo). Meanwhile Hi-Fi RUSH has rhythm apply to EVERYTHING, and the beats are easy to identify. Plus, the platforming segments in between the combat sections were pretty enjoyable compared to the approaches in NSR. That, and HFR just has a lot more content. I don't know what else to say that wasn't already in the video; I like No Straight Roads, but I *love* Hi-Fi RUSH.
At first glance, I considered Hi-Fi Rush's gameplay to be Mad Rat Dead in 3D.
Tbh I really want a series called a side of sugar where Scott just talks about games he likes because I really like it when Scott is posative.
This game is a brilliant piece of work, Tango put so much soul into it. I pray we get a sequel but i doubt it
4:26
3/4 of the Video and we at the
“Side of Sugar”
4:04 you're telling me that gamefreak can't even make a working ingame camera system when zandronum, a FUCKING DOOM ENGINE, CAN?
Genuinely feels like a perfect early 2000s time capsule.
Every time I see this game my brain automatically thinks of "No More Heroes" but with a more brighter art style mixed with "Persona".
Already waiting for them to release a official soundtrack
we already have the boss themes on Spotify
Btw
Official Publisher Bethseda Releases A 6 HOURS whole OST Hi-Fi Rush.
66 Tracks and Boss Theme Is EXTENDED Ver.
The best part of it all, is that the money spent on marketing could be channelled to game polish.
If people like a game they'll willingly market for you themselves
Honestly I don't mind the side-of-salt naming. I watch these videos for your reviews and crisp animations, I don't care if the games are out of salt or out of sugar. It's just a nice name that I instantly correlate with your channel. Also hi-fi rush good.
I feel like this is more of a side of union powder cuz it makes me wanna cry about the state of triple A’s
Another thing I love is that the story just starts when you start the game. No elaborate backstory or super long intro to explain the world - you just know you're a guy who wants to be a rockstar. The story unravels at a good tempo, too.
Be prepared for an *incredibly* difficult true final boss fight, though. After you complete the game, there's a set of challenge rooms that unlock the final battle and MAN it's rough. Chai really has to give it his all in that fight.
Oh yeah! I also was mighty intimidated but with a lot of luck i managed it first try! But i had to use the mighty secret weapon for this!
The game opens with Lonely Boy by The Black Keys a band my favorite teacher introduced me to and then proceeded to play R6 Siege with me and my friends and then got 4 aces and beat us all in 10 round 1v1s 8 times each
The dude had just gotten an Xbox and only played FUCKING TETRIS BEFORE THIS
WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH HISTORY TEACHERS AND BEING SO FUCKING CRACKED
It's so satisfying to see a game that comes out and...that's it. It's out, it's playable, and it's great. They poured their hearts into this and it absolutely shows.
As someone who’s almost 100% competed this game
(All achievements, S crown rank on every level and difficulty, every purchasable and unlockable etc)
This is one of my favourite games because of the references, the amazing art style, music and best of all it’s a really interesting and unique idea.
The game is perfect for new players and people who love difficult games as there’s extra rewards for beating the game on the harder difficulty with all S ranks, The bosses are also very unique, all introducing a new ability that you can use in for the future.
There’s even a mode after beating the game called the Rhythm Tower where you have a timer which goes down and you progress through more and more difficult floors as well as re-fighting every boss for a total of 60 floors and it’s also a great way to earn the currency used to upgrade powers.
To sum it up, It’s a great rhythm game for both new and more complex players and if you have Xbox Gamepass it’s definitely worth a try
A side if sugar sounds nice, I would like to see something like that
Ima just throw this out there NO STRAIT ROADS
2:21 OMG!! JOJO REFERENCE!
what a plethora of a plethora of a plethira of a plethora of a
This game came out of nowhere
and it's one of my favorite rhythm games now
The thing that proved to me that Hi Fi Rush was loved throughout development was the tango gameworks snail Easter egg in level 4. The hologram effect just kinda showed me that they did love making this awesome game.
I was on the fence about the game, but hi-fi rush won me over with the ability to pet 808 and zanzo's constant references. Came for cat and funny jojo, stayed for best girl Korsica
4:13 speaking of mischief makers, have you heard about Marina getting into smash 64? What a day to be alive.
so that’s where the meme came from
i think the most entertaining things about this game is its references to almost every aspect of music. all of chai's moves reference guitar parts or effects, each song introduced by the white text is referencing how music videos used to be introduced on TV, or even just artists featured in the soundtrack. seeing the likes of nine inch nails, the prodigy, and the black keys all seamlessly fitting into the game's aesthetic is astounding and amps up a lot of the excitement
Funny enough. The reason why the game never got a promotion is because (SPOILERS FOR THE STORY)
-the big bad boss hates promotion or trying to promote product because you have to catch the buyers eye to make them want your product. Which is why project Armstrong happened. Pretty funny
What‘s funny is that when a friend of mine and I played it we saw where korsica was first shown and I went...she looks like the kind of character that will join the main gang later on.
When it actually happened I just went „hah!!! I knew it!!!“
The game play style of a protagonist going around smashing this with a guitar reminds me of No Straight Roads, another rhythm beat em up, and I think that's genuinely so cool, I loved NSR and was looking for another game with a similar vibe!
I first discovered the game via a randomly recommended "all Bosses and Ending" video, what really ended up capturing me in that video was the Korsica boss fight, especially because I play an instrument myself.
Woah I haven’t seen you since I was a lil kid lmao glad to see your still doing a side of salt
You're probably still a kid
@@MackmcDeven97 thank you Mr Ugandan knuckles
I love the fact that the entire team immediately got laid off after the game released :)
We love CEOs and the current job market and shareholders
/s
I am so sad
At least Krafton have hired them back. So Tango lives again.
But yes Microsoft is * for firing them.
For 70 dollars you can either get
Hi-Fi Rush Twice and some snacks
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Make your choice
Ngl i'd take the Zelda even though hi fi rush is cool
@@OfficiallyAmoro Same, though I wish Hi-Fi would come to Switch. The aestethic fits and it'd most likely run well
This game is a classic. No time constraints, complete, no glitches, no microtransactions. It's a legitimate video game.
Some post game spoilers, read at your discretion.
as you replay levels, you still have all your teammates backing you up, including Macaron. that means that if you play the level introducing the greenies, then you can beat the first one with Mac. of course this means that you can't move on like normal, so CNMN just retcons that moment and triggers the cutscene like normal. the devs knew what they were doing.
"Mr. Chai, Sir Macaron has yet to join you. This is cheating!" ~ A character who is also yet to join you, so their appearance is cheating.
The stealth drop initially pulled me in to look at the trailer and that is what got me to at least try it out (PC Gamepass). I really expected some lightly put together backdrop of a plot to move the game along so we can do the rhythm game parts, but quickly realized that this wasn't just some rhythm game... it was an actual, fully fleshed out game that used rhythm mechanics. What amounts to a sort of tutorial (which is fun) is longer than most rhythm games are in their entirety. Phenomenal animations, vibrant colors, genuinely funny writing, and just all around fun gameplay makes Hi-Fi Rush a desperately needed breath of fresh air. The irony being a game that feels exactly like what is now an "old" style of game design feels fresh.
This game is sick!! Play it y’all. Play it!!!
Pizza tower definitely got overshadowed by this game, another game that was development for 5 years
Why did they have to close this studio
1:17 the perfect shirt for the deluxe edition, one of those "I ** and all I got was this stupid T-shirt" the best kind of t-shirt you can get after doing something. Baby wearing that all day if I actually got one in real life!
“Mom I want No More Heroes”
“We have No More Heroes at home.”
“Actually this is pretty good.”
"Ah frick this is better."
When the great value brand is better than the name brand 😤
@@wurtknurte7283 “True”
Hi-fi Rush is No More Heroes but your a rockstar instead of a mercenary
I’ve only seen small clips on RUclips before this, I honestly thought it was some new tv show.
you don’t know how much i want this but i wasted it on totk prime and s3 dlc
0:12
When I first played I PRAYED that the QR Code Actually worked but it doesn't and now I'm depressed
wifi rush
i think my favorite part about whatching these videos is seeing your animation change and slowly grow diffrent each time
bought it for a fluke. i am now fucking addicted to it its GREAT
For those who like Hi-Fi Rush, you should check out No Straight Roads! Its play style is similar, with a wonderful art style and banger music to go with it. Metronomik, the developers of NSR, enjoy this game a lot too. Both are great games, and I love them both dearly :)
I love NSR
The whole note of this feeling like a GameCube game is so accurate, it's got that experimental charm I love about a lot of more niche games from the 6th generation (Guitaroo Man, another rhythm game, comes to mind) that's sorely missed right now
Okay, now time for Pizza Tower to get the same treatment!
If Pizza Tower and Hi-Fi Rush aren't contenders for GOTY I'm gonna riot. They both deserve that shot.
"Pizza Tower with a side of salt"
Pizza Tower with a side of shredded cheese
Rockstar twink is my new type.
i am notoriously awful at video games. ESPECIALLY fighting games but GOD this game makes you feel so fucking cool!!! even if you kinda suck!!! you feel AWESOME!!!
I've been saying we need a cell shaded action rpg's akin to DMC or Metal Gear Rising, and here it is. And it looks EVERY bit of good as I expected.
Honestly I wasn't too sure about the game, it looked fun and I heard good things about it, but I was worried the rhythm aspect of it would make the combat feel clunky. After this though, (and hearing it's only 30 bucks?? Guys from the visuals alone this deserves the 60) I'm definitely giving it a look. Gotta support fresh ideas with actual love in them like this, ya know?
Heads up you NEED to be on beat, if you aren’t it just doesn’t *FEEL* right
@6:07 "And it's only 30 compared to potentially 70 dollars" had me rolling as ball should be.
What’s Hi-Fi rush
I don’t recognize this IP
Ah, I am a fool
1:20 my guy
All good
Saw it literally three seconds after I commented, lmao
0:53 oh uh... yeah... i remember that (sad disheveled frog face)
sadge
Don't worry about the whole "side of sugar" thing. It was actually really nice to hear you so positive about a game and how much you enjoy it!
A lot of times, yeah, it's fun to hear 'the big streamer' talk negatively about a game you have a lot of grimes with, too. But for good precious type games like this, I love to hear all of the good things you had to say!
high energy from Scott is pretty much contagtious at this point
The fact that a game like this, that came out in 2023 where games are worth $70 now, costs only **$30**, makes it feel like a fever dream.
I kinda hope that even if this doesn't become a series, it becomes a genre, cause that just seems cool
This wasn't even a side of salt, it was a full on wholesome main course seasoned to perfection
Not to mention this game has a seamless transition from 2D to 3D animated scenes. That was really cool of them!
"no lock on"
Me, playing mouse and keyboard: "i don't have such weaknesses"
I genuinely never realized how aggressively the boss fights were designed for the licensed soundtrack until I realized that QA-1MIL stands for “Quality Assurance; 1 Million”
And before the fight he yells “INSPECTION LEVEL; 1000000”
Holy sh**, this game is an absolute gem, I’m so happy that Scott covered it
I’m not even here when this video came out, i just didn’t realize he covered this game until now
Honestly I had watched about 2 minutes of gameplay, stopped myself, and bought the game because I knew I was going to love it and god am I glad that I went into it blind because this is possibly one of the best games I have played in YEARS, And that includes things like Super Mario Odyssey! Definite must-buy if you love rhythm games and honestly I played through the whole story in 12 hours and I didn't take a single break, it was like the game had latched onto me because this game was an amazing experience all together and held my attention the whole way through! 12/10 Would Love To Play Again!!!
I definitely enjoyed it and just finished it two days ago on PS5 I just hope the shark skin will be available in the shop.
I find if really fun how in the start of 2023 for gaming starts with Hi Fi Rush and Pizza Tower and both are a gigantic breath of fresh air in the gaming industry.
I love how the outro matches the rhythm theme of this game. I'm definitely getting Hi-fi Rush after watching this!
I'm not even gonna lie, I saw the scene where chai got launched out of the facility seeing an overview of the city with the small woah as he goes up and I was instantly sold. As well as the cell shaded animation, sold. And it was such an amazing experience. Def high up as one of my favorite games