Genuine enthusiasm has a tendency to be labeled cringe. I think it's because of peoples own self conscious insecurities. I haven't played Hi-Fi Rush yet, but after watching some of it I thought it looked fun and endearing.
The trap most "self aware" stories fall into is that they'll make an aloof protagonist constantly quipping about how generic the tropes are while the actual plot plays them straight. But if you don't care about the story you're telling, why should I? You can only make it work if the protagonist is wholeheartedly sincere about all the nonsense around them.
What I think is really impressive is there’s two modes, Streamer and Normal with two sets of music. Which means both sets have to match up. I think the other music by black keys fits a lot better!
The idea that we could have gotten a sequel to this, if it were not for Microsoft choosing Short-term profit over Long-term gain, will haunt me for the rest of my days. Edit: Okay, Never mind, apparently Hi-Fi Rush and Tango Gameworks have been bought by Krafton, the Publishers of PUBG, which was....Completely unexpected, but not unwelcome. I do have my doubts as to whether or not they Let Tango do exactly what they want to do without interfering, but for now, to quote Tango Gameworks creative director John Johanas; "WE'RE BACK, BABY!"
It's so refreshing to see a game that isn't layered with 300 different layers of irony and embracing the loser protagonist to the point where he becomes an unironic badass
Then I recommend trying the evil within games then, not exactly similar in tone and gameplay but when it comes to its story telling this studio wear their inspirations and goofiness on their sleeve proudly and dont even bother to point it out.
Honestly I like this art style. If I didn’t know it was a game I could’ve sworn I thought I was looking at a cartoon like from the 90s to 2000s style cartoons
@@gaspachoo5046 I disagree, the cringe work because Chai is dumb, and the game knows it. There are so many scenes where Chai gets hurt/make things worst because of his rockstar attitude. He's cringe, but the game doesn't worship him
What I love about this is it's stated that Chai is disabled in his right arm as officially stated by one of the developers. I forget who but I saw it on the TVtropes page. So Chai has a legitimate reason for joining Project Armstrong.
It is really sad that even before the surgery process, he was being mistreated-- which kinda something I will forgive a little bit since they are robots, but to those who programmed them in the first place... i wont. Even getting recalled means getting killed, that's a lot cruel. Also it made sense now that he cant play a guitar at first because of his disability. Chai could've tell Peppermint that.
@@BiBiren I think it's because deep in his heart he knows it wouldn't have mattered whether or not he had his arm because he wouldn't have put in the effort until after the game.
@@BiBirenThe game doesn’t take Chai’s part of his history that serious, but honestly it’s quite sad if you think about it, the guy totally wanted to be a rockstar yet his disability made him unable to even play guitar, so when the opportunity presents itself in Project Armstrong, something marketed to be the way for people to achieve their dreams and reach their fullest potential, Chai saw the chance to be an actual rockstar yet not only he is mistreated all the way, the project itself gives him an arm for picking up trash. He never had the chance to shine yet all of the world already deems him a loser, and while the game itself as I said doesn’t take it that far or focuses that much on Chai (ironically), I can’t help but feel sorry for the guy
Absolutely. This game is still gonna look great in 20 years. The whole "gritty realism" gimmick ia so tired already, I don't care about a game looking like real life or having realistic mechanics like hunger. I just want a game that's fun and looks distinct and good. Sometimes it feels like artstyles are a bit of a lost art, but games like these give me hope
@@rasmuskock8077 The "gritty realism" gimmick was tired in the PS3 era, but they keep doubling down on it every gen with more and more realistic graphics. But look at stuff like Mega Man Legends on PS1, it still looks pretty good even today compared to it's contemporary "realistic" games. This will be the same way.
Apparently the reason why Chai wanted to become a rockstar despite not knowing how to play a guitar is because his right arms are somewhat disabled and he most likely joined project armstrong to replace it with robot arms
You know a game is fantastic when either the studio that developed it abandoned the game (Titanfall 2 per example) or the studio got closed (HiFi Rush)
I just realize there’s kind of a foreshadowing of kale’s entire body being a robot Whenever he picks up the music player, there is an audible noise of something other than flesh picking up a metal/plastic object
Some people will call this game "self aware" but that actually does the game a disservice. Most self aware stories make the protagonist aloof and detached in an attempt to "look cool," while making it hard to get invested in a plot not even the characters themselves are invested in. Chai only works as a protagonist because of his absolute sincerity.
You're referring to the concept of a straight-man. Their purpose is to react to the insanity around them as a surrogate for the audience so as to make it seem even wierder.
This is the best rhythm game I’ve ever played. A tear fell from my eye when I realised just how perfect this game is. Edit: WERE GETTING A FUCKING SEQUEL
Actually I noticed a lot of the characters are named after food. Peppermint and kale are fairly obvious. Mimosa is a bit more obscure. And unless you're French you probably won't recognize macaron.
I find this so strange that this was made by the same company that made evil within and ghost wire: Tokyo. Specially since it turned their serious story but with a small hint of goofy to goofy with a small hint seriousness.
GOTY will be what's most popular. Not what is best. It can't be since we all have different tastes on what game is better. I'm rooting for this game but I don't think it'll win unless the other more well known games coming out this year flop. Feel free to come back here and tell me I'm wrong if it does win though.
@@spectralassassin6030 Well it does has a chance taking in mind it released so early into the year, it gives time for less know titles to get more scene and players. Pretty sure it will be nominated tho.
It's unbelievable that they shut down Tango Gameworks after 1 year of Hi-Fi Rush's release. The most acclaimed, original and creative game in Xbox's current generation and they killed the studio. This is a joke.
@@hipsterelephant2660 Rip indeed. Hi-Fi Rush also gives off Tron Uprising vibes. Both have a female antagonist that could/does turn good. And a "slimy" antagonist under the main villain.
I kinda hope some of these designs come back if they get a sequel, especially with their own armstrong units. I dont know if it was said or not whether Project Armstong was stalled or not because of Chai's escape.
@@devotko1863 That would be the case for Chai since he's a college dropout. But what about all the other Project Armstrong applicants? They probably have ideal skill sets that can contribute to society.
This protagonist has exactly one braincell in his body, and it is glorious.
Best part is that he’s literally 25 years old
@@k-bomb9777 No that totally tracks.
1 brain cell that bounces around his head as a metronome.
This causes more brain damage because he is hitting his brain into his skull.
And that one brain cell is literally the player
@@zakku_tempist
He's doomed.
This game is the embodiment of "Don't kill the part of you that's cringe, kill the part that cringes" and I'm here for it.
Forspoken:
I’m so here for it. Be unapologetically yourself. I hate that we need to fit in.
Agreed
F***ing poetry is what this is ❤
@@jin_cotl Thanks for the god-awful advice XD
This game is the epitome of “I’m cringe but I’m free” and that’s why it fucking rocks (pun intended)
To embrace the cringe, is based
_“Fear the man who has embraced his cringe, for nothing you do will ever phase them”_
Genuine enthusiasm has a tendency to be labeled cringe. I think it's because of peoples own self conscious insecurities. I haven't played Hi-Fi Rush yet, but after watching some of it I thought it looked fun and endearing.
“Don’t kill the part of you that is cringe. Kill the part of you that cringes”
The trap most "self aware" stories fall into is that they'll make an aloof protagonist constantly quipping about how generic the tropes are while the actual plot plays them straight. But if you don't care about the story you're telling, why should I? You can only make it work if the protagonist is wholeheartedly sincere about all the nonsense around them.
Main villain: NO SLIP-UPS!
proceeds to create the person that will slip up his entire plan.
I love this detail
@@pablosaul4872 It’s literally all on him too all Kale had to do was put the music playing back instead he threw it into his factory without a care.
One often meets their destiny on the road they take to avoid it.
A self-fulfilling prophecy.
*throws iPod*
*dies*
Classic gag!
The fact that his footsteps sync with the beat when he’s running, even when you can’t hear his footsteps is such nice attention to detail
What I think is really impressive is there’s two modes, Streamer and Normal with two sets of music. Which means both sets have to match up.
I think the other music by black keys fits a lot better!
His idle syncs to the beat too, everything does
The idea that we could have gotten a sequel to this, if it were not for Microsoft choosing Short-term profit over Long-term gain, will haunt me for the rest of my days.
Edit: Okay, Never mind, apparently Hi-Fi Rush and Tango Gameworks have been bought by Krafton, the Publishers of PUBG, which was....Completely unexpected, but not unwelcome.
I do have my doubts as to whether or not they Let Tango do exactly what they want to do without interfering, but for now, to quote Tango Gameworks creative director John Johanas;
"WE'RE BACK, BABY!"
The Bethesda CEO gave himself a 100 million bonus before dipping under the Microsoft merger. The industry is a joke
And the Microsoft brand as a whole too
Fuck Microsoft
We may still get a sequel, if the remaining developers can pick themselves off their feet.
@@kingcamelot1395 I’m pretty sure Microsoft has the rights for it
It's so refreshing to see a game that isn't layered with 300 different layers of irony and embracing the loser protagonist to the point where he becomes an unironic badass
Then I recommend trying the evil within games then, not exactly similar in tone and gameplay but when it comes to its story telling this studio wear their inspirations and goofiness on their sleeve proudly and dont even bother to point it out.
I've played and beaten both. I prefer the first one although the second is technically a better game
@@MetalMoff1999 iirc the evil within is from the same studio right?
@@shazbeet yep
@@shazbeet Yep! The main character of the Evil Within, Sebastian Castellanos, appears as a robot SEB-AAA throughout Hi Fi Rush!
Gotta say the art style in this game is creative, almost comic book like.
It’s meant to be
Giving me a real 2007 cartoons vibes
Same
Looks kinda like slugterra to me
Honestly I like this art style. If I didn’t know it was a game I could’ve sworn I thought I was looking at a cartoon like from the 90s to 2000s style cartoons
Oh damn, didn't know that he repurposed his sling into a scarf.
Neat!
Also red scarf is a symbol of a hero in Japan. So very symbolic.
Literally did not even notice that until you pointed it out - nice catch!
Very resourceful, ha ha
@@KoongYeKAMEN RIDER!!!
@@KoongYe like mikasa lol
The writing in this game is such a perfect balance of good writing and nearly cringe, it's beautiful.
the writing is cringe. But it’s visuals and style keep it afloat.
@@gaspachoo5046 congrats you got the point
The cringe works because he's a lovable doofus.
@@gaspachoo5046 I disagree, the cringe work because Chai is dumb, and the game knows it. There are so many scenes where Chai gets hurt/make things worst because of his rockstar attitude.
He's cringe, but the game doesn't worship him
@@Sir_Bucket *Forspoken Flashbacks*
What I love about this is it's stated that Chai is disabled in his right arm as officially stated by one of the developers. I forget who but I saw it on the TVtropes page. So Chai has a legitimate reason for joining Project Armstrong.
Haha I get it armstrong because his arm is strong now
Might be erbs paulsey I have it in my right arm and it makes it weak
It is really sad that even before the surgery process, he was being mistreated-- which kinda something I will forgive a little bit since they are robots, but to those who programmed them in the first place... i wont. Even getting recalled means getting killed, that's a lot cruel.
Also it made sense now that he cant play a guitar at first because of his disability. Chai could've tell Peppermint that.
@@BiBiren
I think it's because deep in his heart he knows it wouldn't have mattered whether or not he had his arm because he wouldn't have put in the effort until after the game.
@@BiBirenThe game doesn’t take Chai’s part of his history that serious, but honestly it’s quite sad if you think about it, the guy totally wanted to be a rockstar yet his disability made him unable to even play guitar, so when the opportunity presents itself in Project Armstrong, something marketed to be the way for people to achieve their dreams and reach their fullest potential, Chai saw the chance to be an actual rockstar yet not only he is mistreated all the way, the project itself gives him an arm for picking up trash.
He never had the chance to shine yet all of the world already deems him a loser, and while the game itself as I said doesn’t take it that far or focuses that much on Chai (ironically), I can’t help but feel sorry for the guy
That sweet transition from 3d to 2d cutscene tho
The transitions in the game have no right being so fire
@@king-exe7171 This game has no right on being so fire
I didn't even notice it omg ??? 😭 amazing
This game is gonna age better than most SUPER REALISTIC AAA games of this gen.
Absolutely. This game is still gonna look great in 20 years. The whole "gritty realism" gimmick ia so tired already, I don't care about a game looking like real life or having realistic mechanics like hunger. I just want a game that's fun and looks distinct and good.
Sometimes it feels like artstyles are a bit of a lost art, but games like these give me hope
@@rasmuskock8077 The "gritty realism" gimmick was tired in the PS3 era, but they keep doubling down on it every gen with more and more realistic graphics. But look at stuff like Mega Man Legends on PS1, it still looks pretty good even today compared to it's contemporary "realistic" games. This will be the same way.
@@orchNEStra 8 bit will never age
@@des6801 mega man legends isn't 8-bit
@@orchNEStraa good art style will trump graphics every time. Look at wind waker compared to contemporary “realistic” games, and the contrast is clear
It feels like 00s american/canadian animation show. I love it.
2010's id argue even
It’s the music. It prominently features songs from that era.
So much soul put into this game only to be put down by a soulles industry.
We'll miss you Tango Gameworks.
Fs in the chat for the death of a fantastic company.
Fs but good news it got bought by another company so it is totally fine
r/agedlikemilk (it got bought by another company)
@@DarkSpyro29 Good news Hi-Fi Rushers! Tango Gameworks is back (sort of)
@@azure-aeon-dragonica Krafton Inc. W!!!
Is it weird how Hi-Fi Rush with it’s colors and animation style, gives me nostalgia for Disney XD cartoons?
@SKARGUT thanks for the correction, my bad lmao
I honestly thought more of Cartoon Networks
Reminds me of star wars resistance now that you mention Disney xd
What about Hosada’s Belle?
it reminds me more of persona 5
That mp3 player must have been from Nokia. That's why Chai is so tuff
Apparently the reason why Chai wanted to become a rockstar despite not knowing how to play a guitar is because his right arms are somewhat disabled and he most likely joined project armstrong to replace it with robot arms
I just love how this game has everything happening in sync to the music
I feel like I would be EXTREMELY traumatized if I woke up with flesh arm totally severed and replaced by chrome. Proof that Chai has half a braincell.
That was literally the plan though
Most would be excited though
He signed up for it
That was the plan
Mate, that's what he signed up for. Even better, it replaced his disabled arm. Must've felt good to finally move it.
Didn't realize until now that his arm sling is his scarf. Neat.
I can't believe Chai is 25! If you pause on the resume it shows his face. Another thing to mention is that Kale is a two-faced megalomaniac!
Same! I thought he was a high school student! 😱
My heart's a stereo (well actually a MP3 player), It beats for you so listen close.
Dang, it's been a WHILE since I heard that song. Might go check it out now.
Funny how this all happened because Kale threw a piece of junk in a random direction
@@wilsonweiseng6485 Fate
My doesn't play romantic music just rock xd
1:09 I like that the steps are synced with the music, cool!
That’s literally the entire gimmick of the game.
legit everything is in beat in this game lmao
Like that doesn't happen in the entire game, lol
@@TheGoncas2 it legit does, whenever theres background music everything goes insync with it
At this point in the game, it would've been more of a statement if they *didn't* sync, seeing as his mp3 player seems to cause this effect around him.
"What a piece of junk" HA, that junk you throw like nothing, started your fall
Ah, yes! The irony! XD
You know a game is fantastic when either the studio that developed it abandoned the game (Titanfall 2 per example) or the studio got closed (HiFi Rush)
You good sir have fantastic taste. Two great games
@@beans9288 you too because you know about those 2 games, monsieur
hearing everything go to the beat before the *beat of the universe* or whatever music robot powers let him listen in to become noticeable is neat
not everything but a few things
This game shows that it's not the cringe protags in other modern games that's a problem but the writing.
This game looks like a really good cartoon from the early 2010s that gained a cult following
i love how it's Kale's fault for Chai becoming a defect, and he didn't even know.
Yeah, Kale is the one who should blame for the collapse of his reign
"Is that a weapon?...I think he's resisting" - Corrupt police in a nutshell
this is an lost ps2 game with the charm of an og xbox game and that's probably the best praise any game could ever receive
More like a GameCube game
I just realize there’s kind of a foreshadowing of kale’s entire body being a robot
Whenever he picks up the music player, there is an audible noise of something other than flesh picking up a metal/plastic object
If this gets a series they gotta do it in this animation style
i love how every element in this game down to YOUR FOOTSTEPS is synced to the beat
Is no one just gonna talk about the fact that both his arms worked fine at 2:45?
Probably an animation error
wow wtf I just noticed, that's so weird
The creator confirmed he doesn't have full function in his arm so he still has SOME function in it for small stuff like what we see at 2:45
@@ErinWeyrin So his arm don't work but his hand still does
@@dreadknight0 probably something like that
Goddamn, seeing it again after finishing it, this intro scene was really good.
this feels like a Saturday night 2000s cartoon show
@nathanB404 Randy Cunningham
It’s crazy most things that just happen in the game, like the metal hitting his stick, are matched to the beat of the music.
An actual TV show feels inevitable.
If they say this was getting an animated series after the game, I won't be surprised
He's so dumb and cute, i love him already!
Some people will call this game "self aware" but that actually does the game a disservice.
Most self aware stories make the protagonist aloof and detached in an attempt to "look cool," while making it hard to get invested in a plot not even the characters themselves are invested in. Chai only works as a protagonist because of his absolute sincerity.
tbf you can be self aware and sincere (speaking as someone who is both lmao)
You're referring to the concept of a straight-man. Their purpose is to react to the insanity around them as a surrogate for the audience so as to make it seem even wierder.
Chai is the type of cringe character that become lovable as time goes on instead of more cringe.
Chai has a single braincell. Before he got his mp3 player embedded into his body, he had none.
808 is chai’s brain cell
This is the best rhythm game I’ve ever played. A tear fell from my eye when I realised just how perfect this game is.
Edit: WERE GETTING A FUCKING SEQUEL
3:09 808 being sneaky huh? I love it
I thought this was a tv show but it’s a amazing game
5:52:
Never thought this’d be a situation I’d see represented in a game.
Obligatory "Fuck Microsoft" Counter
They've legit been taking ls since the end of the 360
Dayum, that Tea-boi is awesome.
Also feels like he has the Spider-man's voice actor.
("Chai" means "Tea" in my language)
Русский получается?
Actually I noticed a lot of the characters are named after food.
Peppermint and kale are fairly obvious. Mimosa is a bit more obscure. And unless you're French you probably won't recognize macaron.
you're right, op! Robbie Daymond voices Chai, and he also voiced Spider-Man from the 2017 cartoon
@@dawrench53 тщщщ! Не пали контору! =)
@@TheDoomsdayzoner гордись.(〃￣ω￣〃ゞ
3:42 oh...... So that's how it's begin. Kale's own mistake 🤣
EPIC FAIL FOR KALE!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
I find this so strange that this was made by the same company that made evil within and ghost wire: Tokyo. Specially since it turned their serious story but with a small hint of goofy to goofy with a small hint seriousness.
To be fair ghost wire Tokyo has a proper techno vibe underneath it.
Chai is basically a loveable moron and I love him for it~
Can’t believe they shadow dropped this game
(spoilers)
so basically kale is the entire reason spectra shut down, because he made chai a defect
Almost like Kale’s the defect
Comedic irony my favorite
Chai and Clank: the defects who end ip fucking over their "creators"
You can tell that Vanderlay under him is extremely incompetent, and that's one of the signs
@@ACHtheUltimate-TheRealChaosSim (spoiler for R&C Rift apart)
and they both lose an arm
Kale accidentally saved the Project Armstrong
This while game has the vibe of a really good Saturday morning cartoon.
He uses both hands to put the mp3 player in the bin when undressing.
He is 25 years old lol
Totally not Bethesda casually dropping GOTY.
They r publishers, not developers.
2023 and people still mix up publishers with developers...
Imagine thinking that Bethesda release polished game just once?
@@SpecShadow but
Tango is owned by Bethesda?
GOTY will be what's most popular. Not what is best. It can't be since we all have different tastes on what game is better. I'm rooting for this game but I don't think it'll win unless the other more well known games coming out this year flop. Feel free to come back here and tell me I'm wrong if it does win though.
@@spectralassassin6030 Well it does has a chance taking in mind it released so early into the year, it gives time for less know titles to get more scene and players. Pretty sure it will be nominated tho.
I can't believe Rodger Craig Smith voices kale
I keep hearing mirage's voice whenever I see him on screen
Is it me or does Chai look like a 2D version of Hiccup from How to train your Dragon??
What a way to get used to a missing arm. Just fucking *THUD* into a grate to make you instinctively use it.
It's unbelievable that they shut down Tango Gameworks after 1 year of Hi-Fi Rush's release.
The most acclaimed, original and creative game in Xbox's current generation and they killed the studio. This is a joke.
I swear Robbie Daymond killed this role 😁😁
6:49 thats really how he’s a defect
The game feels like someone took PS2/GC era game design and modernized it. (which I love, because that era had the best platformers).
0:44 Me when I get a customer asking for something that’s not on the menu
Chai had the means to be a glorious rockstar
The game looks like a 2000s to early 2010s cartoon that would've been canceled by the head company for having terrible toy line sales.
Rip Sym Biotic Titan ;_;
@@hipsterelephant2660 Rip indeed.
Hi-Fi Rush also gives off Tron Uprising vibes.
Both have a female antagonist that could/does turn good. And a "slimy" antagonist under the main villain.
...How does it feel being a slight prophet?
@@mariogirl8100 Blame the higher-ups because that was such a heavy OOF to wake up to.
It annoys me a bit.
ARMSTRONG!?!??! *distant senator runs towards you*
Getting serious handsome jack vibes from this Kale guy
I really like the humour of this game, it's like playing god hand cuz shinji is also working on this one, he made many bangers games
This game appears to be having “Rhythm Paradise” syndrome where things are moving very rhythmically.
yooo this looks dope
Can certainly confirm: it’s definitely dope.
If I knew nothing about this game, I’d totally believe this was a new show
I find it hard to believe this is a game running in real time. It looks like an animated movie.
06:40 I am so sorry but this line had me over XD
I love how Kale was the one who said no slip-ups and no defects and ended up accidently making a mistake
Man was even running to the pace of the soundtrack nice
2:45 artists must have forgotten one arm was broken
Hold a minute... Chai is 25?!
Apparently so
But most of the time you can forget he is 25 lmao
@@SkippyZii i though he was like 17 at best
@@Technochi122 well he does act like one
@cookedflores9444 yeah he's something like spongebob a guy that's in adult age but acts like a child
@@cookedflores9444 ik
How is this not made into a TV show?! I would totally watch this! I got hooked just by these few minutes! Plus the music is awesome!
Still though, it's nuts to me how extreme his choice is
Arm is broken, do i wait 6-8 weeks for it to heal or replace it with a robot arm?
Actually the director confirmed that he didn't have full function of his arm. It wasn't broken, it was disabled.
@@trulyamateuranxiety The entire game is just disabled people saving the world.
@@trulyamateuranxiety I like to think it was due to an accident Chai had
Fuck it id chop off my working one for a cool robot arm
I'm glad you put on streamer mode on for this one. The game looks badass.
It's kind of weird but for some reason, the animation and music remind me a bit of Yu-Gi-Oh GX. Maybe it's just the nostalgia this game gave me.
So now we need chai to become an evil overlord for some time.
Woah this is a game? It looks like the art is upgraded ver of the Avatar Last Airbender and Korra shows. Pretty cool.
What would you guys rather prefer?
DLC, lost levels/moves/playable CNMN?
Or a 1 season anime?
Both, take my cash
Both
Both
both,
BOTH!
Haven't seen a rhythm game like this since No Straight Roads :3
this is what i wanted no straight roads to be like! i love both though
This is what ExArm was supposed to look like
Alright, this is the first thing I've seen of this game, and I totally get the hype. Gonna check it out
I kinda hope some of these designs come back if they get a sequel, especially with their own armstrong units. I dont know if it was said or not whether Project Armstong was stalled or not because of Chai's escape.
...
Kale: Get ready for a better life!
3:02 *Candidate ideal for Garbage Collection.*
Wtf?! Everyone else is gonna get trolled.
I guess it's because he didn't have any profession and he doesn't look like someone who could have an important position either.
@@devotko1863 That would be the case for Chai since he's a college dropout. But what about all the other Project Armstrong applicants? They probably have ideal skill sets that can contribute to society.
0:40 i tried the qr code. It says invalid :c
Mf'ers at xbox really just shut down the studio behind this. Damn shame.
The artstyle reminds me of those 00's nick or DreamWorks series
The original sound track is really good. But this don’t hit the same without The Black Keys blaring in the background.
The animation gave me some martin mystery/team galaxy vibes.
So if Chai listened to breakcore, wouldn't he be unstoppable?
*_HELL IS FULL..._*