When does the game get good?

[kijib]

not trying to hate, but I've been playing for almost and hour and not seeing what all the fuss is about, the gameplay seems to be a pretty basic hack and slash platformer but with a rhythm component, which doesn't seem like enough to rly change anything

I have to ask myself if I'm actually having fun, and so far not rly, should I keep going?

[LCpl Nubcake]

Have you played a hack and slash like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta before? Those who played those games know that the fun comes unlocking and expanding your moveset and getting creative with the combat and combos. If you're just repeating basic combos or button mashing, you're not playing to its full extent. You've only played for an hour, try unlocking some things.

[kijib]

yes I have thats why im dissapointed its just another hack and slash game I expected something more/unique from all the hype

[Alun1]

Originally posted by kijib:

yes I have thats why im dissapointed its just another hack and slash game I expected something more/unique from all the hype

classic case of expectations outweighing the reality.

the game has the hype for a reason, a lot of people like it. you might not, that's ok. move on with your life.

[LCpl Nubcake]

You say you've played a hack and slash before, but I don't think you understand the appeal of those games at all. And if you play games on hype alone, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

[BananaGore]

The rhythm makes it really unique. Later on you get to unlock more skills and abilities and the boss fights & enemies keep getting better and better. There's also more to do with platforming and the story is quite fun. I think it's a great game!

[Narcentropy]

Another bandwagon joiner with no ability to think for themselves; just because a lot of people like a game doesn't mean you'll like it.

There are a lot of people who love the FIFA games, including the ones they will vouche for as the best in the series; doesn't me you catch me DEAD playing any of those games.

[GhostFrost]

you've spent an hour. you got an hour left before playtime limit to decide refunding this. your choice.

[BodyFlesh]

I think this game has a big turning point when learning Parry.
That might be chapter 3, but u cant get a refund when u reach that point.
So it depends on your choice.

[Shrub]

If you didn't find your brief time enjoyable, I don't think you're ready for it yet despite what that heavily-packed library of yours may imply. Heck, it may be relevant, but I digress.

Like, do you not care at all to test your rhythm timing against the higher difficulties? To test your own skill potential? That's one perspective you could try to explore while enjoying the story and experiencing the game's unique implementation of its genre's features.

That said, the game is not entitled to your time nor are you entitled to a grand experience. If you don't like hack-and-slash mixed in with a rhythm component and you're not interested in how it was done compared to other games like it - Skip it. Our time is limited, go spend it on something you enjoy.

[hoverboard07]

I think what really draws people to Hi-Fi Rush is its atmosphere if that makes any sense

[Zachariah]

what i hate the most about the game is the enemys are only in arena areas they're not spread out through the world. really makes the combat feel annoying.

[DrakeFox]

I must admit that I quite like the groove of rhythm, the graphics style, humor and combat options for fighting.
The in-between arenas and platforming is pretty meh and kind of drawn out sadly and which almost made me abandon the game.

Would be nifty if it had a FURI style mode where you mostly just went from combat to combat.
The world is nice to see and look at, but it feels too much like just trudging through it with little peaks of excitement.