Thumper

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 18, 2023
    90
    Thumper remains a true VR classic, and its upgrade for PSVR2 makes it the best place to experience its violent audio charms.
  2. GameSpew
    Feb 27, 2023
    90
    All of Thumper is quite the sight, particularly in VR. It’s dark and moody; blacks and reds fill your screen, transporting you to some sort of ethereal nightmare. But you’ll likely be transfixed on the action, completely absorbed in Thumper‘s strange but fascinating world. There really is nothing else like it. And try as we might, it truly is impossible to fully summarise the wonder of Thumper into words. It’s one that really does need to be experienced first-hand to be fully appreciated.
  3. Eurogamer Germany
    Feb 20, 2023
    90
    No, of course and I'm not going to pretend that Thumper alone justifies spending 600 euros on new hardware. But it is without a doubt the game that most clearly demonstrates something that can only exist on PlayStation VR2. Most outstanding among them is the physical feedback on the head, which, combined with the exhilarating audiovisual experience, simply has to be felt to be comprehended.
  5. Push Square
    Feb 27, 2023
    80
    Ultimately, what you're left with is the definitive version of the game, even with the changes being relatively slight. It was one of the best games on PSVR back in the day, and the same can be said for its port on PSVR2.
  6. Video Chums
    Jun 16, 2023
    60
    Simply put, your enjoyment of Thumper will mostly rely on how much fun you have retrying the same segments over and over again. Although some folks like games that take this approach, I personally get tired of it fast so keep that in mind before taking the trip.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. virtualvince
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    As a VR newcomer who never played this, what a trip this game is on PSVR2. A simple but effective premise that gets increasingly challengingAs a VR newcomer who never played this, what a trip this game is on PSVR2. A simple but effective premise that gets increasingly challenging (if you're like me you want all the S-Ranks), but once you crack the game and get good it's really satisfying.

    I hear the visual isn't much upgraded from the PSVR1 original, however I can confirm this has haptic feedback in the headset and controller, which will be new and really added to my experience. The game is likely also higher resolution and features hdr in VR. Apparently some effects are updated, e.g. bosses. The game is only around 300MB install size. In short, I think everyone with a PSVR2 should experience the game. There's a small upgrade fee involved to update the PSVR1 version. I say support this dev!    … Full Review »
  2. Shenandoah
    Mar 1, 2023
    4
    I didn’t notice any improvements of the PS5 version since I still own the original PSVR game. It is the complete same game, offering almostI didn’t notice any improvements of the PS5 version since I still own the original PSVR game. It is the complete same game, offering almost same visuals. Don’t expect to get anything better here (besides haptic and rumble). It is still weird to make an extra purchase, this is something every owner should get for free! Anyway the base game is still solid and everyone which just didn’t own the original game should take this version.… Full Review »
  3. MechZahnSlayer
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    It’s a great VR game and if you’ve never played it’s a 10 out of 10, if you’ve owned it before like I have, you’ve played it before but thisIt’s a great VR game and if you’ve never played it’s a 10 out of 10, if you’ve owned it before like I have, you’ve played it before but this is hands down the best way I’ve played it yet. And 8 out of 8 for me … Full Review »
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