Thumper

Nintendo Life

Thomas Whitehead·May 18, 2017

Critic90/100

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Thumper is a fantastic video game, an extravagant rhythm experience that's also a brutal assault on the senses. It's extremely difficult, painfully so at times, yet we feel the need to persevere, retrying tough stages over and over again. Even when that's done the drive for better ranks remains, simply because the game compels us to play on.The level of challenge, though, shouldn't be underestimated - even for strong players short sessions may become necessary in the latter third of the game, in particular. The only real flaw of Thumper, in actual fact, is that it offers so little respite and no 'easy' mode for players. Some may scoff at that, saying it's a game designed to be tough, but the downside is that without that optional concession the game will be inaccessible and impenetrable for some players.That's a pity, as for those up for the challenge it's a wonderful - albeit gruelling - gaming experience.

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Oct 21, 2016

Critic80/100

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Thumper works beautifully in VR, where the private cinema of the headset locks you onto the rail your silver-plated tri…

Push Square

Graham Banas·Oct 15, 2016

Critic90/100

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Thumper makes an incredible case for the future of virtual reality. With an incredible level of quality paired with a reasonable price of admission, this should absolutely be one of the first titles that anyone interested in making the most out of their new PlayStation VR headset buys. With blistering speed and intensity to go along some easy to learn, difficult to master gameplay mechanics, the future of rhythm games – and, by extension, virtual reality – is bright.

PC Gamer

Keza MacDonald·Oct 13, 2016

Critic82/100

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A journey to hell on bad amphetamines.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Alec Meer·Oct 11, 2016

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THUMPER is the videogame you should play today.

IGN

Chloi Rad·Oct 10, 2016

Critic90/100

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Trippy imagery and intense rhythm action create a terrifying experience I won't soon forget.

Game Informer

Jeff Cork·Oct 5, 2016

Critic58/100

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Thumper is its own unique beast – a mean, unrelenting animal that I wanted to put down after a few hours.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Oct 5, 2016

Critic90/100

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Thumper's unrelenting speed and menacing percussion are overwhelming, seeping into your subconscious in the best way possible.