Summary: We hit things with a guitar really well in Hi-Fi RUSH.<br> Developer: Tango Gameworks | Publisher: Bethesda Softworks | Initial Release: January 25, 2023<br> <br> <br> <br> Jacob, Flora, and special guests Adam Gumbert, Michael Higham & Brenden Groom gush about rhythm games, ship Peppermint and Korsica and finally explain the origin of the "clean" rating of the podcast.<br> Players:<br> <br> * Jacob McCourt (<a href="https://twitter.com/JacobMcCourt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JacobMcCourt</a>)<br> * Flora Merigold (<a href="https://twitter.com/LudonarrativeFM">@LudonarrativeFM</a>)<br> <br> Special Guests: <br> <br> * Adam Gumbert (<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamGumby">@AdamGumby</a>) | <a href="https://linktr.ee/Misfitrolls" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Isle of Misfit Rolls</a> & <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respawn-aim-fire/id1209903676?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Respawn Aim Fire</a><br> * Michael Higham (<a href="https://twitter.com/michaelphigham">@michaelphigham</a>)<br> * Brenden Groom (<a href="https://twitter.com/begroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@begroom</a>) | <a href="https://passthecontroller.io/">Pass the Controller</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Web: <a href="http://leftbehindgame.club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeftBehindGame.Club</a> | Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LeftBehindClub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@LeftBehindClub</a> | Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leftbehindgameclub/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@LeftBehindGameClub</a><br> SHOW NOTES:<br> <br> * 0:00 Start<br> * 1:25 The Gauntlet<br> * 6:25 Mario vs. Luigi<br> * 9:00 The Fast Pitch<br> * 11:00 History with Rhythm Games and Tango Gameworks<br> * 20:45 How This Game Dropped<br> * 29:30 Core Gameplay<br> * 31:15 Food-Based Characters<br> * 34:00 Underrated Voice Acting<br> * 38:25 Music<br> * 46:00 Boss Fights<br> * 53:35 Hangout & Side Characters<br> * 56:20 End of Hi-Fi RUSH<br> * 1:02:00 Post-Credit Content<br> * 1:04:40 Jacob Forgot Rekka and Loses His Title<br> * 1:06:00 Disability Representation<br> * 1:12:30 Recommendation Machine<br> * 1:23:10 Wrap-Up<br> * 1:26:40 PAX East 2023 Plans<br> <br> RESOURCES:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/hi-fi-rush-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hi-Fi Rush Review</a> by Michael Higham via IGN<br> * <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/bayonetta-origins-cereza-and-the-lost-demon-review">Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review</a> by Michael Higham via IGN<br> * <a href="https://passthecontroller.io/2023/01/25/stop-what-youre-doing-and-play-hi-fi-rush/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stop What You’re Doing and Play Hi-Fi Rush</a> by Brenden Groom via Pass the Controller<br> <br> DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, <a href="https://discordapp.com/invite/mrxCyUM">join our Discord server</a>!<br> <br> <br>
