STUMPER

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STUMPER is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by THIRTEENTH FLOOR and was released on April 28, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Stumper presents a new paradigm for experiencing music in VR. Pick up your shields and block crystals flying through the air with the rhythm.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive VR rhythm experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Samba De Amigo and Beat Saber.
It features a competitive multiplayer mode and a variety of difficulty levels, making it engaging for players of all skill levels.
The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, with a promise of a large library of songs in the future.

The game has been reported to have technical issues, including network errors and performance drops during gameplay.
Many players feel that the music selection is mediocre and lacks memorability, with little innovation compared to other rhythm games.
There are concerns about the game's abandonment by developers, with minimal updates and support for issues like compatibility with certain VR headsets.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre and forgettable, while others appreciate the variety and the quick random song feature. Although there are hopes for more memorable tracks in future updates, the current selection is seen as scattered across genres and lacking in standout songs. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience, it may not leave a lasting impression on players.
- “The music is pretty good.”
- “I also like the quick random song button that keeps things moving.”
- “This is a good looking title and the music is well tuned to the action.”
- “The music is generally mediocre and too scattered across different genres to consistently appeal to players.”
- “Unfortunately, the current in-game music is pretty forgettable.”
- “While they are fun to play, the songs themselves are not all that memorable, whereas some Beat Saber tracks would instantly latch themselves into my brain.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as lacking innovation compared to other rhythm games, though it is noted to be better than some VR counterparts like Hatsune Miku VR. Players experienced technical issues, such as network errors disrupting gameplay, but overall found the frantic nature of the game enjoyable. Additionally, the high graphical fidelity on monitors was appreciated, though it lacked performance adjustment options for VR headsets.
- “Closest VR thing I would compare it to is Hatsune Miku VR, but Stumped has better gameplay.”
- “But I was able to work out what was going on for the most part and enjoy the frantic gameplay.”
- “I did notice that the graphical fidelity displaying on my monitor during gameplay was unusually high, and yet there is no setting to turn that down to improve performance in the headset.”
- “There is nothing innovative about the gameplay that would make this a better pick over the dozens of other rhythm games already out there that actually have developers that care about their own games.”
- “One thing that it needs is a cameraplus plugin for recording gameplay (like Beat Saber has with its mod installer) so the field of view isn't so zoomed in.”
- “During my gameplay, I encountered a 'network error' message during one of the songs that stopped the gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are visually impressive, showcasing high fidelity, but they can be demanding on system resources. While there are various options to adjust graphics settings, some players still experience performance issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, the ability to customize settings helps mitigate concerns, though the heavy graphics may still be noticeable at times.
- “I did notice that the graphical fidelity displaying on my monitor during gameplay was unusually high.”
- “There are a few options in settings to change audio and graphics.”
- “I was able to mitigate this concern by turning down the default graphics settings, but it was still noticeable at times, especially in multiplayer, though it was never sickening.”
- “I did notice that the graphical fidelity displaying on my monitor during gameplay was unusually high, and yet there is no setting to turn that down to improve performance in the headset.”
- “Only downside is the graphics are a bit heavy but there are plenty of graphics options.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking adjustable settings to balance graphical fidelity and performance, particularly for users experiencing high graphical quality on their monitors without corresponding options to enhance performance in VR headsets.
- “The graphical fidelity displayed on my monitor during gameplay was unusually high, which made for an immersive experience, but I wish there was an option to adjust it for better performance in the headset.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware without sacrificing too much visual quality.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, allowing for a seamless experience across various devices.”
- “I did notice that the graphical fidelity displaying on my monitor during gameplay was unusually high, and yet there is no setting to turn that down to improve performance in the headset.”