Thumper

 Switch
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. FNintendo
    Jun 27, 2017
    70
    A rhythm game requires intuitive controls and a good sense of progression and Thumper provides both. Players will have to pay close attention to their surroundings, especially to the sound, as their timing will have to be on the spot in order to advance and thanks to its gameplay mechanics, this is a game that easily seduces those who let themselves be wooed by catchy rhythms.
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  1. Vice
    May 18, 2017
    It rocks, so hard, so fast; so let it rumble and tumble you and your Switch for a while, until you're suitably sweated out.

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Switch Game of 2017
63
#63 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
33
#33 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

User Reviews

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 102
  3. Negative: 12 out of 102
  1. Spaceman1
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Awesome, But get prepared to get your ass handed to you on a plate. This is a visual feast as a handheld game ! mixed with tight, hypnotic,Awesome, But get prepared to get your ass handed to you on a plate. This is a visual feast as a handheld game ! mixed with tight, hypnotic, intense industrial music. It has the best use of the 3d rumble by far. It ain't easy though you've been warned.… Full Review »
  2. StevenGreen
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Thumper is unsettling in a way that is super unique, and makes you get pumped into the music way more than most music/rhythm genre games. TheThumper is unsettling in a way that is super unique, and makes you get pumped into the music way more than most music/rhythm genre games. The game just uses metal/EDM style playlists, but even though they are just general beats they really pump you up, and the aggressive nature of the mechanics in which you must slide and slam into the course rather than just pressing a button, really get you involved. The game ramps up at a steady pace, and teaches you the mechanics at a fair clip. The game gets very challenging as you go along, and keeps the game interesting. The game could come across as boring to some, only because they don't use any mainstream music you're familiar with to keep you intrigued and they mechanics, once learned, don't chance much. Anyone who likes rhythm games like Amplitude will also enjoy this game, but it is more of a niche genre, so make sure to check out some gameplay before making the dive.… Full Review »
  3. VideoGameLover
    May 24, 2017
    10
    Don't think about it. Just do it. That is, buy this game. For 20 bucks, you'll get at least a dozen thrilling hours out of it, even more ifDon't think about it. Just do it. That is, buy this game. For 20 bucks, you'll get at least a dozen thrilling hours out of it, even more if you try to get the highest letter grade for each level!

    The negative reviews below are a lie: Thumper is a great great addictive game!    … Full Review »
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