Launched on January 25, 2023, Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game with a cell-shaded art style reminiscent of other titles like Jet Set Radio and Sunset Overdrive 2. Prior to Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks largely focused on horror titles like The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo. The release of a rhythm-based action title marks a notable departure for the studio from its previous projects. However, its current reception suggests that the move may have been a wise call for Tango Gameworks.

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According to a Steam charts report of top-selling titles for the week ending January 29, Hi-Fi Rush sits at the eighth spot on the list. Forspoken on the other hand, which was released a day before Tango’s title, doesn’t make it to the top ten sellers on Steam during the same week. It’s a notable statistic, particularly considering Forspoken ships with a $70 price tag while Hi-Fi Rush comes at only $30. Despite being shadow dropped, the rhythm-based action game so far has a 98% overwhelmingly positive review score on Steam whereas Forspoken has garnered a mixed review score on the platform - though Forspoken’s PC issues might not have helped make a good impression among gamers.

In addition to Hi-Fi Rush, other titles like Hogwarts Legacy and the Dead Space remake have also made it to the top sellers’ on Steam list, each in second and third places respectively. What’s interesting is Hogwarts Legacy’s performance in sales despite the title not releasing until February 7, which may indicate the level of anticipation among the fan base. In any case, it will be interesting to see if the game will be able to outdo Hi-Fi Rush or Forspoken in terms of audience reception.

As of now, it’s unclear what the future holds for Hi-Fi Rush. While its success may point to a possible sequel, the studio has yet to confirm any post-launch plans officially. On the other hand, the game’s shadow drop strategy could be a sign of more promising things to come from Xbox. If Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct is any indication, it’s that the gaming company could have more entertaining surprises up its sleeve in 2023.

Hi-Fi Rush is available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

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Source: SteamDB