History VideoGame / Thumper

* ArrangeMode: Play+ mode, basically a hard mode. Tutorial messages are removed, the ScoreMultiplier can now go up to 4x [[DynamicDifficulty however higher multipliers]] will [[DifficultyByAcceleration increase the game speed]], and [[FinalDeathMode if you die, the level ends]] and you get taken to the ScoreScreen immediately.

Described as a "rhythm violence" game, ''Thumper'' is a 2016 [[RhythmGame rhythm-based]] EndlessRunningGame by Drool, with music provided by Brian Gibson, best known as the bassist for Music/LightingBolt. It was first released on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and on UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 on October 10, 2016. UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch version was released on May 18th, 2017, followed by a UsefulNotes/XboxOne version on August 18th, 2017. It also has VR versions playable through Steam VR, [=PS4=] VR and Oculus Rift.

Described as a "rhythm violence" game, ''Thumper'' is a 2016 [[RhythmGame rhythm-based]] EndlessRunningGame by Drool, with music provided by Brian Gibson. It was first released on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and on UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 on October 10, 2016. UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch version was released on May 18th, 2017, followed by a UsefulNotes/XboxOne version on August 18th, 2017. It also has VR versions playable through Steam VR, [=PS4=] VR and Oculus Rift.

And no, [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with [[Disney/{{Bambi}} the rabbit named Thumper]], [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife the bug named Thumper]], [[WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine the quarry machine named Thumper]], [[Film/DiamondsAreForever the lady named Thumper]], [[Literature/{{Dune}} The Thumper]], [[VideoGame/TwistedMetal the racer named Thumper]], or [[Series/VeronicaMars Eduardo "Thumper" Orozco]], nor with the [[SimilarlyNamedWorks equally unrelated]] 2017 film called ''Thumper''.

And no, [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with ''that'' [[Disney/{{Bambi}} Thumper]], [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife this other Thumper]], [[WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine the quarry machine named Thumper]], [[Film/DiamondsAreForever the lady named Thumper]], [[Literature/{{Dune}} The Thumper]], [[VideoGame/TwistedMetal the racer named Thumper]], or [[Series/VeronicaMars Eduardo "Thumper" Orozco]], nor with the [[SimilarlyNamedWorks equally unrelated]] 2017 film called ''Thumper''.

And no, [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with ''that'' [[Disney/{{Bambi}} Thumper]], nor with the [[SimilarlyNamedWorks equally unrelated]] 2017 film called ''Thumper''.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Then the usual rhythm game fair. Both the music and the visuals are dark and forboding, and you're matching the rhythm to avoid smashing into something and exploding violently.

Described as a "rhythm violence" game, ''Thumper'' is a 2016 rhythm-based endless runner game by Drool, with music provided by Brian Gibson.

Thumper is a rather simplistic game in narrative; you are a small, silver space beetle that is set upon a rail and traveling at high velocity. As you go you must navigate into or around the various obstacles in your way such as poles of light along the track, walls to grind against without hitting, and spikes that must be flown over. All the while you are occasionally beset by geometrically designed portal-like objects (or creatures) that you must defeat with carefully timed actions in order to progress past them.

Thumper is available on Steam, Steam VR, PlayStation 4 and [=PS4=] VR, Oculus Rift, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.

And no, [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with ''that'' [[Disney/{{Bambi}} Thumper]], nor with the equally unrelated 2017 film called ''Thumper''.

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* EldritchAbomination: The Omega Boss seems to become more and more like one of these all the time, getting spikier, more deformed, and more [[BuffySpeak tentacle-y]] each time you face it, until it's more like a giant, flaming, metallic anemone than like a burning, screaming human head. Also, its true form is implied to be a large inexplicable triangle that serves as a phase of the boss fight.

Thumper is available on Steam, Steam VR, PlayStation 4 and [=PS4=] VR, Oculus Rift, and Nintendo Switch, with an Xbox One edition currently in development.

Thumper is a rather simplistic game in narrative; you are a small, silver beetle shaped craft that is set upon a rail and traveling at high velocity. As you go you must navigate into or around the various obstacles in your way such as poles of light along the track, walls to grind against without hitting, and spikes that must be flown over. All the while you are occasionally beset by geometrically designed portal-like objects (or creatures) that you must defeat with carefully timed actions in order to progress past them.

And no, [[IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with ''that'' [[Disney/{{Bambi}} Thumper]], nor with the equally unrelated 2017 film called ''Thumper''.

And no, [[IThoughtItMeant this game has absolutely nothing to do]] with ''that'' [[Disney/{{Bambi}} Thumper]], nor with the equally unrelated film called ''Thumper''.

Thumper is available on Steam, Steam VR, PlayStation 4 and [=PS4=] VR, Oculus Rift, and Nintendo Switch, with a Xbox One edition currently in development.

* DifficultySpike: The game hits one in level Infinity , where the speed of the game changes constantly in addition to dealig with the obstacles.

Sounds simple, [[SchmuckBait right?]] Under this simple veneer is a deceptively difficult runner game with very little margin for error and a visual design heavily inspired by 80's era technological motifs. One of the key points of Thumper is its soundtrack, which is available from the artist's [[http://thrilljockey.com/products/thumper-thrill-435 ThrillJockey page]] on both vinyl and digital downloads. The game's pounding beats are probably one of the only things that will keep you on track with timing your actions, so this is a game recommended to be played with headphones.

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* TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow: This trope doesn't come up in the game itself, however, reviewers have compared the game's horrific visuals to going to the edge of the universe and seeing things human eyes weren't meant to see.

Described as a "rhythm violence" game, ''Thumper'' (stylistically referred to as THUMPER) is a 2016 rhythm-based endless runner game by Drool, with music provided by Brian Gibson.

* EldritchAbomination: The Omega Boss seems to become more and more like one of these all the time, getting spikier, more deformed, and more [[BuffySpeak tentacle-y]] each time you face it, until it's more like a giant, flaming, metallic anemone than like a burning, screaming human head. Also, its [[WildMassGuessing true form]] is implied to be a large inexplicable triangle that serves as a phase of the boss fight.

* SinisterGeometry: Everything that isn't you or the rail falls into this category; the walls, the spikes, the rods, and ''especially'' the bosses. [[spoiler: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] with the Omega bosses, as while they do appear to be made of geometric shapes they are meant to evoke the design of a screaming human face. Not that that makes them any less sinister.]]
* TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow: This trope doesn't come up in the game itself, however, reviewers have compared the game's horrific visuals to going to the edge of the universe and seeing things human eyes weren't meant to see.

* SinisterGeometry: Everything that isn't you or the rail falls into this category; the walls, the spikes, the rods, and ''especially'' the bosses. [[spoiler: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] with the Omega bosses, as while they do appear to be made of geometric shapes they are meant to evoke the design of a screaming human face. Not that that makes them any less sinister.]]

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Thumper is available on Steam, Steam VR, PlayStation 4 and {=PS4=} VR, Oculus Rift, and Nintendo Switch, with a Xbox One edition currently in development.