- Publisher: Drool
- Release Date: May 18, 2017
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One

- Summary: Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality.
- Developer: Drool
- Genre(s): Action, Rhythm, Music
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
- Available On: Stadia
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 15
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Mixed: 1 out of 15
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Negative: 0 out of 15
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May 26, 2017Thumper offers an extraordinary rhythm experience on the Nintendo Switch, and is heightened by its well-oiled reactionary gameplay, haunting soundtrack, and unique aesthetic. As one of the most enjoyable games on the console there's very little it does wrong, but it must be noted that there's not much staying power for those uninterested in chasing S-ranks.
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May 22, 2017The best new rhythm action game for years, with a perfect blend of gameplay, music, and a frighteningly oppressive atmosphere.
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May 31, 2017Thumper is a terrifyingly difficult game, but don’t let that deter you from experiencing its rhythm violence firsthand. The Switch port takes advantage of the system’s features quite well, and its speedy performance and killer sound design will rock your world.
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May 18, 2017As has been the case with quite a number of games I’ve enjoyed on the Switch to date I would gladly recommend Thumper to anyone, but would throw out two caveats as well. First, while I don’t think being good at rhythm games is necessarily essential to you being successful in the game, there’s no getting around the fact that being able to feel and anticipate the beats will help you immensely. The second is that this game gets to be extremely challenging, playing it has maxed out my personal intensity to the point that my thumb hurts from me mashing down the A button with apparently all of the force my hand can exert. I would expect that it is a game many people who decide to buy it won’t ever finish just because at some point the bar feels just a bit too high. Regardless, if you like its aesthetics, its pounding beats, and a stiff challenge, there’s really nothing holding me back from recommending it whole-heartedly.
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Aug 14, 2017More than living up to the "rhythm violence" tagline, Thumper leaves a lasting impression. Presenting a distinctive and adaptive score, together with an insane visual style and a difficulty level that rarely shows mercy, Thumper is a very effective showcase for the hardware abilities of the Switch, and a highly engaging experience on its own merits.
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Jun 21, 2017With a heap of stages, designed to let you play a little or play a lot, a decent difficulty level and pretty visuals to match, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Some more variety in sight and sound wouldn't have been so bad, but the gameplay and continuous introduction of new gameplay elements forgive this.
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Jun 27, 2017A 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.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 22
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Mixed: 3 out of 22
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Negative: 2 out of 22
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Mar 10, 2020A very fun and addicting rhyme game that takes a spin of the genre. Fun from beginning to end.
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Jun 6, 2017
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Jun 26, 2018A game graphic makes my eyes are a bit sore. But still good ideas and good songs.
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Mar 17, 2018Jeu trop dur musique toujours pareille je suis au rang 6 aucun checkpoint pour les boss c'est tout simplement frustrant et pas agréable
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