Thumper - Switch
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) 10+
Release Date: 5-18-2017
Critic Score (1-100): 90
Genre(s): Action, Arcade, Horror, Music / rhythm, Behind view
Media Type(s): Physical
Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.
Scream down the endless track and crash through punishing obstacles with simple, airtight controls. Hurtle forward, master new moves, reach overwhelming velocities, and survive epic boss battles. Every crushing impact is interwoven with a pounding original soundtrack. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must survive rhythm hell.
Thumper is a fast, reflex based game where the player controls a futuristic space beetle racing on a track floating in a void. Rhythm based input is required to progress and prevent crashes, moving through levels and defeating a giant head as a boss several times. Controls are limited to four directions along with a single button. They are used in different combinations to overcome obstacles. The beetle moves forward automatically and the speed cannot be controlled. Only a single lane is available at first, but later levels have multiple ones. Sharp turns are taken by holding the button while going left or right. Pressing the button once needs to be timed to glowing elements on the track. The button can be held to float and burst through barriers. When it is combined with an upwards motion the beetle unfolds its wings and can break through hoops as another type of barrier. These actions often need to be performed as combos in quick succession.
Each level uses a variant of an industrial soundtrack with grinding and booming elements, matching the physicality of the gameplay as the space beetle smashes around the track. The player's actions also add to the soundtrack, as most of soundtrack on top of the constant noise is only activated through clearing obstacles successfully. Parts such as the glowing track elements can be missed, removing the beat briefly, but when missed most other obstacles lead to a punishment. In each section of a level only a single crash or missed obstacle is allowed, a second one leads to a restart right away.
Each section flows into the next and at the end of one a score is shown briefly, with different rankings based on the total score, completed turns and sustained damage. Every now and then there are boss fights where a sequence is looped until it is completed entirely and a glow button is 'thumped' to fire and damage the floating head. There are nine main levels in total, unlocked gradually, with about 20 sections for each one, linked together as a single sequence. There is an unlimited amount of lives. Sometimes optional elements can be collected for a high score.
*** Data by MobyGames.com ***
..
☼
☼
☼
☼
☼
☼
☼
☼
☼
× Some Disclaimers
× Video games are pre-owned unless otherwise specified
× Disc-based video games come with their case and cover art unless otherwise specified
× PS1 Games May Not Have Their Front Cover Art/Instruction Manual
× Cartridge-based video games come with just the cartridge unless otherwise specified
× CD & DVD based discs are resurfaced before we put them out for sale
× Pre-Owned games may have stickers or marks on them or their cases, either price tags from us or other stickers/markings from other stores or owners.
We have a 30-day return policy for all Brand New Items, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
We have a 30-day replacement policy for all Pre-Owned Items, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to have any malfunctioning part replaced with another of the same item.
To be eligible for a return of a Brand New Item, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us by calling the store at (518) 823-4471. If your return is accepted, we can either send you a return shipping label to your email address used for the purchase, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package, we will deduct the cost of the return shipping label from your final return value. Alternatively, you can use your own shipping method to return the items. Any items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question by calling the store at (518) 823-4471.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
'
'
'
'
'