John Whitehouse
ZTGDThumper (XB1) Review
Published 9/1/2017
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Thumper
Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. Thumper strips rhythm gaming down to its core. Classic rhythm-action is combined with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. With one analog stick and one button, you control a space beetle while hurtling through stunning and treacherous worlds. There's no blood or gore, but you'll feel the violence.
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Critic avg
84
27 scored reviews
Total coverage
27
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 27 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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27 included scored reviews
90–10012 reviews · 44%
80–8913 reviews · 48%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 702 reviews · 7%
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Gareth Brierley
TheXboxHubThumper Review
Published 8/26/2017
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalShane Jury
Cubed3Thumper (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 8/11/2017
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendBring me my brown pants: Thumper review (Switch)
Published 5/31/2017
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90
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Read originalThomas Whitehead
Nintendo LifeReview: Thumper (Switch eShop)
Published 5/18/2017
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAron Garst
Game RevolutionThumper Review
Published 5/18/2017
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Thumper (Nintendo Switch)
Published 5/18/2017
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nintendo World ReportThumper Review
Published 5/18/2017
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRon Burke
GamingTrendMind-melting VR assault – Thumper review
Published 11/23/2016
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorThumper Review – Space Beetle and the Violent Rhythm
Published 11/1/2016
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50
-34 vs critic avg
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