TLDR: Solid platformer for a great price with minimal issues on launch

Rebel Rush is a satisfying platformer that does a great job of encouraging you to drive down your times and look for intended skips/shortcuts which are hinted at through the Hearts system as well as roadblock signs.

I've tried on both KBM as well as controller, controller feels great and is definitely the intended way to play. I think keyboard and mouse is also completely suitable as long as you're fine with the default bindings, but as of right now its not possible to rebind them. Once you can rebind actions, I think it will be a pretty equal playing experience on both KBM/Controller.

Level design is pretty spot on and makes you feel really clever when you discover the shortcuts.

If you're grinding for a really optimized time on a level, you may notice you will sometimes get stuck on certain geometry (I've noticed this particularly with ramps). Also, oftentimes in trying to set up a turn for your car while in the air, when you land you'll just spin out instead - although I believe this is intended for when you're turning TOO much. Not necessarily an "issue" but worth noting for those who want to climb the leaderboard

The OST is amazing and fits the game great, my only wish is that there was a bit more variety per chapter. If you happen to be struggling with a stage or just grinding it, hearing the same song over and over might become a bit much. Something like a "Radio" feature in the pause menu where you could choose songs from the OST would be great!

I personally haven't played the other Tails Noir games, but Rebel Rush's story is (while clearly not the focus of the game) pretty interesting. The dialog between the characters is also well written and had me chuckling now and again.

Also, being able to hold LB and/or RB to hold up your middle finger out the windows of the car at any point is absolutely the cherry on top of this game.

Super fun and vibey game! Thought I’d just check it out for a bit, but ended up getting hooked for a couple of hours. The music creates a nice vibe, and the racing/platforming combo works great. Some levels get tough if you’re going for all the stars, but overall, it’s a fun way to chill for a few evenings.

Easy to play but hard to master, every time you find a shortcut, you feel like a god, until you check the leaderboard and realize that "fartmaster28" finished the track before you even started moving. So the game offers something for both casual players looking for a chill platformer and speedrunners who haven't felt the touch of sunshine in 7 years.

The music is a banger, with a few great tracks, each having bit different style from the others. The visuals are simple but clear, and they definitely have their own vibe. The story is even simpler, but it’s really just an excuse to jump around in a car, and honestly, I don't think you’re playing this kind of game for the story, lol.

Overall very worth it, a cute game offering a few hours of good fun for a low price :3