ronaldthump
Member
you can lead into the turns way in advance of the curves. They're probably the easiest part of the game (when you see them coming, just lean left/right and hold X).
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ClayKavalier
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Ah, that's a bummer to hear, I was really looking forward to this and so far I have the same impression. I thought it was just me but yeah, I think what's messing me up is that the inputs for the turns don't seem to be on the beat of the music. I think I'll try playing with the sound off tomorrow just to see if it makes a difference.
I'm using the low-input HDMI port on a Vizio P-series, which has very low input lag, and like I said earlier I'm not a novice when it comes to rhythm games. I have no trouble at all playing stuff like Amplitude at harder difficulty modes and it always feels like I'm perfectly on beat when playing other games on the same system.
That seems like a really lame way to play a game with a rhythm component, and since you get an extra sound effect when it do it on the beat (or at the right time, at least) it seems pretty clear that you're not supposed to hold the buttons in advance of the turn. If I have to do that to get by it is what it is, but it's way more satisfying to nail the turns on the beat.
I've had no issues with the turns so far, as others have said you can start doing the turn way ahead in advance. If you see one coming in the distance that requires you to turn left for example, then you can start holding down x and holding down left straight away, and you'll see in the distance the curve light turn white so you know it's right (wow that's a phrase).
Obviously only do this if you're really struggling, as the poster above me states, it's better to do it correctly in time to the beat.
So far I've found keeping x held down for most of the track quite helpful, only letting go of it to quickly press x on the lonesome blue lights when needed.
Obviously only do this if you're really struggling, as the poster above me states, it's better to do it correctly in time to the beat.
So far I've found keeping x held down for most of the track quite helpful, only letting go of it to quickly press x on the lonesome blue lights when needed.
FlashbladeGAF
Member
That feeling when you watch your friend's 13 year old daughter (with only minecraft video game experience) pass the level in a fraction of the time it took you to
RadMonitor
Neo Member
Just finished this today, what a great experience. I rarely play games nowadays because I lose interest after an hour or so. Something about Thumper really grabbed me. I hope we see something else like it in the future.
Just started this game a couple of hours ago, I'm having a great time. Frustrating moment caused by myself just now though, messed up at the very start of Level 4 boss, so I thought I'd just quickly restart from checkpoint. Suddenly I'm 30 checkpoints back, I hit the wrong restart!
I do keep seeing there's a big spike in difficulty at level 5, don't know how I'll go, but looking forward to finding out.
I do keep seeing there's a big spike in difficulty at level 5, don't know how I'll go, but looking forward to finding out.
FlashbladeGAF
Member
The Level 5 spike is all mental.
After my friend's daughter passed it, I went back and played it myself.
Passed it on my 2nd attempt.
The game forcing you to play perfect is one thing, but the game forcing you to play perfect or else you die can be a mind f***.
Especially if you are already exhausted from the level/Final boss before it.
I'm about halfway through level 7 now, the biggest spike in difficulty so far for me was the level 6 final boss. I just could not get that rhythm, it took me so long.
EDIT: Omg after spending well over an hour on the level 6 boss, I beat the level 7 final boss in 2 attempts with an S rank lmao
EDIT: Omg after spending well over an hour on the level 6 boss, I beat the level 7 final boss in 2 attempts with an S rank lmao
Ok what's the trick? I got stuck on the start of level 3 also can't get past those lock things. Made me feel stupid.
You have to pound the notes to break the "locks". You go airborne on the first note by pressing up and X and then you press down on the next note. It will send an attack forward. You may need to do that multiple times.
Glass Shark
Banned
New "Play + mode" update today, sounds amazing:
http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/10/1...-cut-play-plus-update-playstation-4-pro-steam
Video and more at the Polygon article.
http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/10/1...-cut-play-plus-update-playstation-4-pro-steam
Video and more at the Polygon article.
Well, I'm back. That sounds cool.
One death mode though. That's too much.
edit: You can't gain back your armor either. I'm out. This sounds like an exercise in frustration.
You can (I know I did, several times). I think you need to reach a certain speed/multiplier first.
Hmmm okay.
Just in case life wasn't difficult enough, there's a new ranking available in Play+ for hitting all perfect curves and other scoring bonuses- S+. Soooo... I'm not good enough to consider that a reasonable challenge, but good luck not shattering your controller to those who are.
ClayKavalier
Banned
I still want to like this game so bad but I just cannot nail those turns for some reason. Never had a problem with any other rhythm game.
I line up the turns visually, honestly. I know I should do it to the beat, and the game sounds great when I hit a perfect turn, but for the most part I go by eye rather than ear. Once I've learned a section I can "play" it on my controller just fine, seeing as the game is made up of patterns of obstacles whose sound effects create complementary rhythm to the background audio, but getting there takes some work.
Backfoggen
Banned
It's the best actually
ClayKavalier
Banned
I think part of the problem is I've been playing a lot of Amplitude recently and it's hard for me to separate the button presses from the beat. I think sometimes too I'm associating the turn with the wrong beat in the music or something.
Read a lot of good things about this so I'm on the verge of picking it up as I have money waiting in my wallet. I've watched quiet a few videos and really like what I see but even with videos I seem to be struggling to keep up with the game. In other rhythm games, even on faster modes, I can keep up with what's going on but on this it doesn't seem as clear to me when I would be pressing buttons.
Is this an issue for people on here or is it a matter of it making more sense when you play it?
Is this an issue for people on here or is it a matter of it making more sense when you play it?
digita1alchemy
Member
I knew I wanted this game eventually, but I got tired of waiting on my physical copy of Rez to arrive so I went ahead and purchased it last night. I got halfway through chapter 5 so far. My biggest takeaway is how fantastic the difficulty curve is. It really ramps up perfectly. I do wish you were penalized more for dying. It would add some tension and risk/reward for playing for score vs. survival. I once I beat the game I'll definitely check out the "Play+" mode.
ronaldthump
Member
Just wanted to pop in and say this is the best game for PSVR.
I'm now at level 8 and I gotta say the level 7 boss
was exhilarating once you work out what you need to do.
I'll need to think about it, but possibly my GOTY beating out Uncharted4.
the 1st 2 worlds introduce mechanics and its pretty easy to wrap your head around in practice.
I'm now at level 8 and I gotta say the level 7 boss
with the jump up/down x 3 to break the gates
I'll need to think about it, but possibly my GOTY beating out Uncharted4.
the 1st 2 worlds introduce mechanics and its pretty easy to wrap your head around in practice.
Big Chungus
Member
started playing thumper today..
TimeEffect
Member
Played in vr. But it was just a giant theatre screen effect
I wanted to see the level behind me and stuff
I wanted to see the level behind me and stuff
If you mean that it actually looked like a rectangle with the game on it, you need to enter VR mode. The newer updates automatically put you in VR mode on launch if the headset is turned on. In VR mode, you can see the track behind you, although there isn't much else there.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/356400/announcements/detail/282996386426888638
Looks like the PC version now supports SteamVR. Interestingly, it says that it supports Oculus Touch and Vive controllers. I'm guessing it's just button inputs so you don't need to change to a standard controller.
FInally got to play this!
Was waiting for the VR update for Vive and holy shit it was worth the wait. Got to level 4 and I'm loving the subtle rhythm cues that help you hone in on the beat and just the awesome feeling when you get into a good groove of hitting every turn perfect and really feeling the rhythm of the level. VR only amplifies that feeling when some of the crazier visuals are just flying past you. It's really sublime.
I don't know what to tell you man, the turns are right on the beat for me. The only pointers I can think of is that each level's "beats", the moment you're supposed to hit x or turn, isn't always on the main kick, sometimes it's on the off beat or different time signatures.
The other thing is the perfect turn usually starts pretty deep into it, so sometimes your brain is telling you to start turning as soon as the wall comes up, but it's actually much further into the turn. You just have to trust the timing of the beat. The instant you cross that point of the perfect turn without hitting the direction though is when you take a hit.
Was waiting for the VR update for Vive and holy shit it was worth the wait. Got to level 4 and I'm loving the subtle rhythm cues that help you hone in on the beat and just the awesome feeling when you get into a good groove of hitting every turn perfect and really feeling the rhythm of the level. VR only amplifies that feeling when some of the crazier visuals are just flying past you. It's really sublime.
I don't know what to tell you man, the turns are right on the beat for me. The only pointers I can think of is that each level's "beats", the moment you're supposed to hit x or turn, isn't always on the main kick, sometimes it's on the off beat or different time signatures.
The other thing is the perfect turn usually starts pretty deep into it, so sometimes your brain is telling you to start turning as soon as the wall comes up, but it's actually much further into the turn. You just have to trust the timing of the beat. The instant you cross that point of the perfect turn without hitting the direction though is when you take a hit.
Ok, now I know just how much lag my monitor introduces. I've gone from being kind of adequate at nailing perfect turns in regular mode to hitting them almost every time in VR. Just S-ranked levels 1-3 last night and I'll be replaying the whole game from scratch. It's amazing just how much better Thumper is in VR.
CarbonFire
Member
Great that they finally brought it to Vive, can't wait to try it!
...Next year when the holidays are over and I have time ;_;
...Next year when the holidays are over and I have time ;_;
Melchiah
Member
I haven't bought the game yet, but just bought the awesome soundtrack from here:
http://thrilljockey.com/products/thumper-thrill-435
http://thrilljockey.com/products/thumper-thrill-435
Melchiah
Member
Bought the game last night, and managed to reach 1-4 so far. The game looks and sounds absolutely fantastic, but I struggle to keep up with the rhythm. It's always been that way for me with rhythm games. Even the music puzzle in God of War 3 was extremely hard for me. It's kinda funny, considering that I've played in bands for over a quarter of a century.
I guess there's no way to use the D-pad instead of the analogue stick for the turns?*
*EDIT: Nevermind. It works with D-pad as well. For some reason it seemed at first like it didn't.
I guess there's no way to use the D-pad instead of the analogue stick for the turns?*
*EDIT: Nevermind. It works with D-pad as well. For some reason it seemed at first like it didn't.
whalleywhat
Member
I couldn't imagine playing more than one level in a row.
Melchiah
Member
This is probably the best game I'm totally reluctant to play because it takes so much out of me every time.
Thumper in VR is the most straining and stressful game I've played this year.
Now I really want to experience the game in VR.
Domcorleone
Member
Just played the PSVR demo...wowsers, what an experience. I felt like all of my senses were being assaulted and it was very trippy. By far the most intense VR game I have played yet. This game is awesome in every sense of the word.
Are there any dramatic visual differences between the SteamVR version and PSVR version? I have a PS4 Pro as well as a Vive. I find the PSVR far more comfortable and would like to go with that version if there aren't any major differences.
Are there any dramatic visual differences between the SteamVR version and PSVR version? I have a PS4 Pro as well as a Vive. I find the PSVR far more comfortable and would like to go with that version if there aren't any major differences.
tebiro boy
Member
This game is absolutely AMAZING.
Probably for a few years now, I thought I was getting jaded and that no game would be able to rekindle that magic anymore, but along came Thumper, out of nowhere.
As a huge WipEout fan back in the day, this game really feels like the spiritual successor. Very different in many ways, but it gives me that same feeling of exhilaration and requires those same twitch skills - as well as also having awesome music and an incredibly stylish, futuristic bent.
I am still only at level 4 and delighted by the new mechanics that are slowly being introduced. The level of challenge is just right - it's hard, yes, but replaying bits over and over is just so fun and exciting that it never really frustrates me when I screw up.
THIS is what games are about!
Probably for a few years now, I thought I was getting jaded and that no game would be able to rekindle that magic anymore, but along came Thumper, out of nowhere.
As a huge WipEout fan back in the day, this game really feels like the spiritual successor. Very different in many ways, but it gives me that same feeling of exhilaration and requires those same twitch skills - as well as also having awesome music and an incredibly stylish, futuristic bent.
I am still only at level 4 and delighted by the new mechanics that are slowly being introduced. The level of challenge is just right - it's hard, yes, but replaying bits over and over is just so fun and exciting that it never really frustrates me when I screw up.
THIS is what games are about!