Thumper

 Xbox One
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. TheXboxHub
    Aug 29, 2017
    90
    I have loved my time with Thumper and will carry on loving this mad, mental, skill based music mayhem of a game. There are moments when you might feel it all gets too much and too similar, but take a break before going back and you’ve fall in love with it once again.
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    Aug 21, 2017
    90
    Thumper is the most hellish and intense rhythm-action game you or I will ever play. While it’s Xbox One port may lack some features available on other platforms—such as VR and portability—Thumper is still a fantastic and frightening game that's drenched in atmosphere and polished to the absolute max.
  3. IGN
    Aug 18, 2017
    90
    But it’s the music and sounds of Thumper that will stick with me the most, beckoning me back to that terrifying abyss for several more hours to come.
  5. GameSpot
    Aug 17, 2017
    90
    Thumper thrives due to the way it marries speed, simple controls, and mesmerizing atmosphere.
  6. ZTGD
    Sep 1, 2017
    85
    On the outside, Thumper looks bizarre with its strange design and nightmarish visuals. But don’t let that fool you, Thumper has it where it counts. Behind the game lies an incredibly deep rhythm game that invigorates the genre and will push and punish you in equal measure. Pair that with extremely quick load times and a game that flawlessly runs at a smooth 60fps, and Thumper will be music to your ears.
  7. 4Players.de
    Aug 22, 2017
    83
    On One it is as good as ever: a very challenging rhythm-experience, graced with minimalistic visuals and a steep, but fair learning curve.
  8. Generación Xbox
    Aug 22, 2017
    70
    If Lovecraft would had to design a guitar hero-like game, the result would be Thumper. An insane and terribly addictive rhythm title that will absorb your time and life.

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best Xbox One Game of 2017

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. thegreengoob
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    An extremely satisfying and replayable "rhythm" game. There's a lot of depth to the game that is hard to pickup at first, but eventuallyAn extremely satisfying and replayable "rhythm" game. There's a lot of depth to the game that is hard to pickup at first, but eventually you'll start learning the different music tracks and be rewarded if you can find the groove. Also, it's visually unlike anything out there.… Full Review »
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