Thumper is a must-buy PlayStation VR launch title (and it’s not bad on flat screens, either)

The developer describes it as “rhythm violence,” and that violence comes through every aspect of Thumper’s design. You’ll feel battered even if you do everything right.

[Kurisu]

Another great write up about this game! I'll give the demo a go when it releases on Thursday, and I'll more than likely go for the full game unlock if the demo gives that option. I'm not going to start playing through it properly until I get a PSVR headset, but I'm just getting myself prepared for content lol.

[FunAndGun]

Same here...was thinking about buying the game and checking it out in 2D, but I want to experience it first in VR for the wow factor. The game has been getting a lot of praise all around.

[Kurisu]

Out of interest, what other PSVR games are you looking at picking up when you get a headset? I'm going for this, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood and, depending on price, Here They Lie. A nice variety of different genres. I need the PS Store to update with all the games so I can get an idea of what this will cost me! Until Dawn is £16, I know that much as it's up. But we're still in the dark for pricing on the majority of content.

[FunAndGun]

Definitely getting RIGS, Here They Lie, and Thumper for sure. I prefer to buy my games physically, but not sure what games are coming to disc. I think with today's Store update we will have a better idea of the titles and costs for digital stuff.

Rush of Blood will probably be next and then a toss up between EVE or Battlezone.

Honestly I am really looking forward to checking out the demo disc. It will be fun to try out a bunch of bit sized content with VR and seeing what is enjoyable and what is not.

The one title I am hesitant about is VR Worlds. I would like to try it, but the cost doesn't seem worth the content.

Did you order the stand alone HMD or the bundle?

[Kurisu]

Yeah, I prefer physical discs in most cases. However I have started buying some games digitally when there is decent sale on PSN. For example I got Gravity Rush Remastered for a tenner, Valkyria Chronicles for £15 and The Last of Us Remastered for £12! Under £40 for the lot.

As for what I've ordered: Nothing...yet! I'm looking to buy in to PSVR next month. There aren't any bundles in the UK but I'm hoping that some retailers might knock one together for Black Friday, but whether they will, I'm not sure. If not then I'll just have to purchase the headset and camera separately. I'm not too worried about getting the Move controllers for now (although I wish I'd kept them from when I had them for PS3!). What about yourself?

And yeah, I feel the same about PSVR Worlds.

[FunAndGun]

I did manage to pre-order the bundle in the States. I too had two Move controllers from PS3, but one of them was acting goofy so I just decided to get the bundle. Even so, it seems you can get by just using the DS4 for the majority of titles.

I imagine you will find a bundle somewhere next month. I am curious to see how much hardware will be available leading up to Christmas. It certainly is exciting being so close to experiencing VR in our living rooms. Even if people are expecting it to be better, the tech has to start somewhere, and I am totally fine with being a first adopter guinea pig! I wish you luck in finding a good deal on your PSVR!!

[Kurisu]

Have fun when your pre-order arrives! Let me know what you think of it :)

And thanks! I look forward to getting it, and experiencing VR for the first time!

[maybelovehate]

This is the one launch game that looks interesting. But they say it will release in a couple of months for Vive and Rift so I will just wait.

[Chaos_Order]

I played a demo of this at EGX 2015 and was pretty underwhelmed...

Meanwhile, Aaero, another "rhythm violence" game that's vastly superior to Thumper, has gone under the radar. Supposedly out this year though the devs have been quiet.