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[Cerium]

Looks like an impressive port

Game should be out now on the eShop in all regions. $20.

Review Thread

To add to the OP, Drool had some words to say about the port beyond the redone camera. They appeared in this piece about digital publishing on Switch from MCV UK: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/remade-reborn-how-nintendo-s-fixing-digital-for-switch/0181749

For Drool, who's bringing its ‘rhythm violence' game Thumper to Switch later this year, Nintendo approached the studio while they were over in Japan.

”I met some nice people from Nintendo at [the Kyoto-based indie game festival] Bit Summit last year," says the studio's co-founder Marc Flury. ”I was showing Thumper and they were interested in bringing the game to their new platform. In particular, they thought Thumper could work well with the HD Rumble. We were all excited to start working together."

Admittedly, Flury says that porting Thumper's custom engine ”was a lot of work" for him as the studio's sole programmer, resulting in a brand-new shader just for the Switch version, but in the end his experience was a positive one.

”Fortunately, the hardware is capable and the tools and support have been top-notch," he says. ”As soon as we got the game running on Switch, I wanted to curl up in bed and play it. We're excited to bring the game to a mobile platform. With the Switch, we can make it portable without sacrificing any of the visual or gameplay quality."

 

[randomengine]

So Switch is the best version, confirmed.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Looks the same as expected.

 

[Realeza]

Getting this shit for sure.

 

[wild wild rice]

That's awesome. I appreciate the extra effort the dev put into this and will reward them with 19.99 later this evening.

 

[Menitta]

Looks good. I'll be getting this.

This is super nit picky but it's a rhythm game, they couldn't sync up both versions in the video?

 

[Kurdel]

Awesome! Will definitely double dip, this was in my to- 3 goty last year.

So Switch is the best version, confirmed.

PS VR will forever be the best version.

 

[Mokubba]

So Switch is the best version, confirmed.

VR

 

[Jaded Alyx]

PS VR will forever be the best version.

Steam version will forever be the best version.

 

[Izuna]

I thought there was a PC version. Is VR exclusive to PS4?

 

[Sapiens]

Switch has one more shader than the PS4 version. Damn, pack it up.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

I thought there was a PC version. Is VR exclusive to PS4?

There is.

And no, it's not.

 

[JustenP88]

Thumper was incredible on VR. I'll be buying this on Switch because portable sounds nice, but oh god VR.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Looks like the exact same game to be, which is great.
I don't care much about VR. Portability though is a great plus to me. So this is definitely going to be my version of choice.

This and Snake Pass seem to be perfect example of games that can look closer to if not exactly the same on Switch as they look on PS4, which is really great and shows that you can actually achieve something on the Switch if you put some work into it.

 

[Kurdel]

Steam version will forever be the best version.

Who cares about the platform warz, what I meant was VR is the best way period.

 

[randomengine]

Who cares about the platform warz, what I meant was VR is the best way period.

But VR isn't portable until we get the Nintendo Switch VR

 

[family_guy]

Looks like the exact same game to be, which is great.
I don't care much about VR. Portability though is a great plus to me. So this is definitely going to be my version of choice.

This and Snake Pass seem to be perfect example of games that can look closer to if not exactly the same on Switch as they look on PS4, which is really great and shows that you can actually achieve something on the Switch if you put some work into it.

The games look good for what they are, but it's premature to make that statement. Artstyle goes a long way and can mask technical deficiencies.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Who cares about the platform warz, what I meant was VR is the best way period.

I know what you meant. But you should have just said VR.

 

[cw_sasuke]

This thread went as expected...lol.

Good to see that the game is performing well on Switch - seems like a no-brainer for people without access to VR. Then again....that market probably already own the game.

 

[Kurdel]

I know what you meant. But you should have just said VR.

 

[gtj1092]

I know what you meant. But you should have just said VR.

Can't have someone enjoying a PlayStation product now can we.

This thread went as expected...lol.

Good to see that the game is performing well on Switch - seems like a no-brainer for people without access to VR. Then again....that market probably already own the game.

A no brainer? Is there something wrong with the steam or ps4 versions of the game?

 

[Phatosaurus]

This thread went as expected...lol.

Good to see that the game is performing well on Switch - seems like a no-brainer for people without access to VR. Then again....that market probably already own the game.

I would've never heard about the game if not for the spot on the Switch eShop, so it's made a new customer out of me.

 

[Jonneh3003]

Can't we just be happy it's a great port? We have a portable version and a VR enabled version, options are good. The best version us your preference.

 

[Kthulhu]

But VR isn't portable until we get the Nintendo Switch VR

Google comes out with a self contained VR headset later this year.

I'd be surprised if the Switch ever gets VR. It's screen is only 720p.

 

[cw_sasuke]

A no brainer? Is there something wrong with the steam or ps4 versions of the game?

Switch discussions are getting a bit obnoxious....well..

No brainer - as in Switch owners can grab it without having to worry about it being a subpar adaptation. The game has been out for weeks on PC/PS4 - we know its good on these systems and runs great, didnt think i would have to spell it out on a thread about the performance of the Switch version.

And yeah...if i have PS4/PC/Switch i go for Switch because i get to play it docked and undocked.

 

[The Elite]

Has the PSVR version had a sale yet?

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

Looks good. I'll be getting this.

This is super nit picky but it's a rhythm game, they couldn't sync up both versions in the video?

Was thinking the same thing.

It's not that hard, especially when you removed the sound from the Switch footage

 

[Omnistalgic]

After playing in VR, hard to go back to other modes. Really amazing with the set on.

 

[J@hranimo]

Lol y'all are childish with the platform stuff.

Switch version is great all around. HD Rumble is a great +, can't say it enough.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

A no brainer? Is there something wrong with the steam or ps4 versions of the game?

He means the game is a great buy on the switch if you can't play it in VR. He isn't downplaying it on other platforms. Relax.

 

[harrisk954]

So Switch is the best version, confirmed.

VR is the best version, IMO... one of the best experiences in PSVR.

Nice to have that Switch portability, though!

 

[giancarlo123x]

Can't we just be happy it's a great port? We have a portable version and a VR enabled version, options are good. The best version us your preference.

Nope, my favorite company is better than yours!

 

[Huge Succeeded]

But VR isn't portable until we get the Nintendo Switch VR

720p 60hz screen

It's never gonna happen

If it did that shit would look about as good as Metal Gear Acid WITH THE SOLID EYE did

 

[JP_]

The GDC talk on Thumper's rendering was really interesting. Recommend checking it out: http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024291/Seven-Years-in-Alpha-Thumper

 

[nowheretorun]

Thumper
+
VR Headset
+
Joy Con HD Rumble
+
Stereo (x2) Linked Bass Transducers (all set up into your favourite seat)
+
Headphones or Surround System (as long as it's loud!)

=

Fuck me! :-O

I've done the Thumper & VR Headset & Headphones.

I used the Sony Wireless 7.1 but the sound wasn't anywhere near loud enough and put me right off. Since sold PSVR and was playing Thumper the other day with my Surround Sound System loud as **** and although my Wife wasn't too pleased, it was then I realised adding the Bass Transducers was the next step and something to soften the blow of no VR.

Ironically enough I also noticed that day there was an Audio Option and mine was set to about 3 or 4 instead of @ 8 I think. What a muppet! That might have prevented me selling my PSVR lol!

 

[SenkiDala]

Don't have the money for it right now but I'll get the Switch version when I can! Looks awesome.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

720p 60hz screen

It's never gonna happen

If it did that shit would look about as good as Metal Gear Acid SNAKE EYES did

Also, maybe it's just me but I don't think strapping a hot handheld to your face would be very pleasant.

 

[LowSignal]

Awesome! Will definitely double dip, this was in my to- 3 goty last year.



PS VR will forever be the best version.

true story, but still nice that it's available for other platforms.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

VR version is the best version. This game is nuts in VR.

 

[Kagero]

pSVR is the only way to play this game.

 

[Lord Error]

This is one game I can't even imagine wanting to play without VR anymore. Same with Rez.

 

[Jonneh3003]

pSVR is the only way to play this game.

Reviewers disagree but if you already have it on PS4 I'm sure you don't need it on Switch. They did optimise the camera angle to make up for the lack of VR at least.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

pSVR is the only way to play this game.

This is my point again. People acting like PSVR is the only form of VR...

 

[therealbigrich]

But VR isn't portable until we get the Nintendo Switch VR

Isn't it? Laptops with 1060 or better are portable aren't they ?

 

[CharminUltra]

Switch version will be mine... eventually. Gonna have to wait until after Disgaea 5.

 

[KORNdoggy]

This is one game I can't even imagine wanting to play without VR anymore. Same with Rez.

Its not even a case of wanting to, i litterally can't play this outside of PSVR, timings become impossible and my score ends up absolutely shit. Lol

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Steam version will forever be the best version.

Couldn't that be said for practically every videogame that releases on Steam?

 

[The Elite]

pSVR is the only way to play this game.

They just released it on Switch as well and I believe you can also play it on PS4 without VR.

Might even be on Oculus and Steam.

 

[Skittzo0413]

Just played a bit of this for the first time, holy crap what a game. I've never played anything like this before.

 

[RootCause]

Nice job. Hope Xenoverse 2, and 2k18 get this level of attention.