Microsoft has acted very boldly by announcing and releasing a rhythmic action game Hi-Fi Rush on the same day. The game received critical acclaim from critics and the number of players is growing every day thanks to the free access to Xbox Game Pass. Hack and slash isn’t the easiest genre to master, and in Hi-Fi Rush you not only have to keep timing and memorize combinations, but also keep the rhythm and fight against the tempo of the melody. For beginners, this combination can seem very complicated, so in this guide we will give some useful tips to get used to unusual game conventions.
How to learn to get into the rhythm, get more points and reach the maximum rank
Absolutely everything in the game is synchronized to the music, including the movements of the protagonist. The more times you get into the rhythm of the melody with your actions, the more the protagonist’s true power will be revealed. You deal maximum damage, receive various bonuses and more points for the final rating.
- Not every player gets the chance to feel the rhythm of the melody, so the developers have added a lot of useful features that will help you get used to the combat system faster.
- Follow the movements of the main character. He always strikes the right rhythm by snapping his fingers and stamping his foot.
- The robo-cat Eight always flies next to the hero, who sends impulses to the rhythm of the melody. If you find it difficult to follow her metronome, open “Settings” and go to the “Special Settings” tab. In the Rhythm Visualization option (808), select the appropriate accompanying pulse visualization.
- If you can’t keep up with the 8 pulses, press the Select button (small left button) on your Xbox controller or Tab on your keyboard to bring up the metronome. This will make it easier for you to keep the rhythm.
- Talk to Mint and go to the training level. Crank up the metronome and coin combinations to perfection. Each correct hit on the beat is accompanied by voice commands and a note next to the main character.
- Select a training level opponent and make them immortal in the training settings. In the same place, display every available combination on the screen and try to perform it. If you succeed, a check mark will appear in the field with the combination. Sharpen each of the combinations to complete the automatism.
- Feel free to shake your head or stomp your foot to the beat. Sometimes it helps a lot to focus on the rhythm of the melody and the keystroke frequency.
- The world around the player moves to the rhythm of the melody. Pay attention to your surroundings and press the keys to the rhythm of their actions.
- Enemies attack the player to the beat of the melody. This helps to parry incoming damage and counterattack effectively. Ranged enemies warn of an attack with a sound effect and a distinctive image.
- Don’t be afraid to break the combo to dodge or parry an attack. Try to kill the ranged and flying opponents first, and then the rest. Use the grappling hook to get to the opponent you need faster.
- Use teammates more often in combinations. They help actively knock down enemy shields and give a big bonus to the overall damage.
What to do if they constantly kill in fights?
If you can’t fight and you’ve never played slashers before, but you want to see the plot, open the “Settings” and go to the “Special Settings” tab. Scroll down to the “Auto” option and enable it. Now the hero performs all movements by pressing one key.
How to collect parts for upgrading and pumping a hero?
There are many secret places and nooks and crannies in Hi-Fi Rush where there are great bundles of detail. Try to search each location carefully. Look up more often and don’t be afraid to turn off the main path. The game is quite linear and you are unlikely to get lost. Do not worry that you will not have time to pump the hero to the final. Hi-Fi Rush is easy to pass without shopping at a local store. Combinations available from the very beginning and items scattered throughout the level are enough to complete the game on medium and high difficulty levels.
How do you get through fire barriers in Hi-Fi Rush?
From the very first levels, you often come across fiery barriers behind which lie useful items. The hero will not be able to get through it until Corsica appears in his team. This happens at the end of the first half of the game. Don’t worry, you can return to the old locations and collect useful items after completing the main storyline.
How to open iron doors with numbers?
Throughout the game you will come across mysterious doors with numbers. You will not be able to open them during the first playthrough. After the credits, a story endgame will be available to you, in which the iron doors will be unlocked. Do not be lazy to go through the game again, because behind the doors are hidden serious plot stocks for the epilogue.
How do you simplify the platform part of the gameplay?
In exploration mode, the main character’s movement speed is quite low. Because of this, you can’t always accurately determine whether the protagonist will fly to the ledge or the platform. So feel free to use dash (Shift key on PC) all the time. Pressing the jerk button in time with the music will give you a good speed while moving. Also use the sprint while jumping to get to hard to reach places.
Dodge to keep your position
If you want to keep your battle score high, but there are no enemies around to attack: perform a series of dashes to the beat. This will help you save time and maintain your battle score.
Other guides
- Hi-Fi Rush boss walkthrough – how to defeat QA-1MIL, Rekka, Zanzo, Corsica, Mimosa, Roquefort and Cale
Source: VG Times