Thumper (Video Game)
Added on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Posted by Philippe Mouchon
Drool and iam8bit bring you the ultimate Thumper Collector’s Edition!
Drool and iam8bit bring you the ultimate Thumper Collector’s Edition!
Defined as a “rhythm violence” experience, Marc Flury from the Drool team spouts, “You don’t play the music in Thumper - you survive it”.
Truly, it’s unlike anything you’ve seen, played or heard - a cocktail of kinetic action and aggressive acoustics. It’s the kind of game that inhales you, spits you out and leaves you yearning for more.
Behind the music of Thumper is Brian Gibson (bassist for legendary band, Lightning Bolt).
The music was composed under the unique methodology of “gameplay first”. Most rhythm games take pre-composed songs and fit gameplay around them. For Thumper, the Drool team first developed the mechanics and levels, and then Gibson created an integrated sound experience that maximizes overall impact.
Unlike most of the great game soundtracks that iam8bit produces on vinyl, the tracks on this LP aren’t taken straight from the game. Instead, they’ve been carefully composed by Gibson as an engulfing, standalone listening opus.
The album is designed by acclaimed artist Robert Beatty (Tame Impala, Neon Indian, Damaged Bug). Not only is Beatty an old pal of the developers, but his art style was a big inspiration on the visual design of the game itself.
As with all new iam8bit vinyl releases, the audio is mastered specifically for optimal vinyl audio quality - this time by Infrasonic Sound.
Estimated Ship Date: October, 2016
The PS4 / PS VR version will only work with North American PSN accounts.
The Steam PC download is region free.
Game Code & Digital Soundtrack will be emailed at least one day before the game’s release (Oct 13, 2016), and will not be active until launch day.
Includes Game Code
Includes Full Digital Soundtrack
Picture Disc Vinyl Soundtrack
Music by Brian Gibson (Lightning Bolt)
Album Art by Robert Beatty