We hit things with a guitar really well in Hi-Fi RUSH. Developer: Tango Gameworks | Publisher: Bethesda Softworks | Initial Release: January 25, 2023 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. Players: * Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) * Flora Merigold (@LudonarrativeFM) Special Guests: * Adam Gumbert (@AdamGumby) | Isle of Misfit Rolls & Respawn Aim Fire * Michael Higham (@michaelphigham) * Brenden Groom (@begroom) | Pass the Controller Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub SHOW NOTES: * 0:00 Start * 1:25 The Gauntlet * 6:25 Mario vs. Luigi * 9:00 The Fast Pitch * 11:00 History with Rhythm Games and Tango Gameworks * 20:45 How This Game Dropped * 29:30 Core Gameplay * 31:15 Food-Based Characters * 34:00 Underrated Voice Acting * 38:25 Music * 46:00 Boss Fights * 53:35 Hangout & Side Characters * 56:20 End of Hi-Fi RUSH * 1:02:00 Post-Credit Content * 1:04:40 Jacob Forgot Rekka and Loses His Title * 1:06:00 Disability Representation * 1:12:30 Recommendation Machine * 1:23:10 Wrap-Up * 1:26:40 PAX East 2023 Plans RESOURCES: * Hi-Fi Rush Review by Michael Higham via IGN * Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review by Michael Higham via IGN * Stop What You’re Doing and Play Hi-Fi Rush by Brenden Groom via Pass the Controller DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!