Toot Your Way To Glory in Trombone Champ
A comically musical virtuoso performance that only a true 'Tromboner' could love.
last updated Nov 30, 2023
You won't find a better kind of peculiar in any other game. Embrace your inner tromboner!
A Toot Above the Rest!
Casting aside the conventional button-smashing mechanics of most rhythm games, Trombone Champ slides into a rhythm game niche so unique it'll make you awkwardly chuckle with giddy excitement. Its gameplay is the lovechild of simplicity and genius; where else can you simulate playing an instrument by furiously wiggling your mouse up and down with the precision of a caffeinated squirrel? The game epitomizes 'easy to learn, hard to master' thanks to its brilliantly intuitive system that'll have you feeling like a maestro... or a buffoon who just happens to hold a trombone-shaped flamethrower.
Orchestra or Ostrich? The Sounds of Triumph and Tribulation
Prepare your eardrums for a cacophony of hilarity and eargasmic melodies that are as charming as they are bewildering. The sound design in Trombone Champ is nothing short of a rollercoaster through a baboon-infested trombone factory. When you nail the perfect note, it's divinity; when you toot out of tune, it’s a raucous belly laugh. The variety of songs and the delightful (arguably questionable) additions to the tracklist make for a gloriously untraditional soundtrack. Who knew that the sound of brass would lead the charge into such a joyous auditory jaunt?
Aesthetic Alchemy: Baboons, Brass, and Beats
With its quirky visuals that could charm paint off a wall, Trombone Champ isn’t looking to wow you with photorealism or cutting-edge graphics—but it will snag your attention like a banana out of a baboon’s hand. It’s got a look that’s more nostalgic school computer game than next-gen masterpiece, and, oh well, doesn't every game deserve to look confidently retro? Function over fashion, they say, and function it does, with nary a hitch or a glitch — most notably, players don't seem to be suffering from performance issues, ensuring uninterrupted hours of blissful tooting.
Not All That Glitters Is a Trombone...
It's not all roses and rainbows in Trombonistan, though. While most Tromboners have tooted their ecstasy about their new-found musical escapades, there's been a sad trombone or two bemoaning bugs, especially with freezes when trying to play a song. While a minor note in an otherwise symphony of praise, this can be the proverbial spit valve emptied on your parade. But hey, let's not let a little expectoration ruin a good session of tromboning, right?
Cards, Lore, and More!
As if mastering the slide wasn't enough, Trombone Champ goes the extra mile with its bizarrely engrossing collectibles and lore. Yes, you heard that right—lore. Apparently, there's a story beneath all that tooting, and it's as deep and rich as the baritone bellow of a well-polished bass trombone. Plus, who doesn't want trombone-themed trading cards? Trombone Champ is more than just a rhythm game; it's a rabbit hole that sucks in anyone vaguely amused by the absurd, and refuses to let go until you're a convert to the church of baboon-backed brass bands.
STEAM RATING
Developer & Publisher
Holy Wow Studios LLC
Release Date
September 15, 2022
Final Verdict: A Tootin' Good Time
Let's face it, Trotrobone Champ wasn't designed to be the next Beethoven's symphony—it's the off-key karaoke night that everybody talks about the next day. It's a wild ride through a musical savanna peppered with trombone-playing primates and slapstick humor that's surprisingly captivating. With its relentless charm, Trombone Champ earns its standing ovation despite the minor technical missteps. Whether you're the type to chase high scores, or just want to see what all the 'toot' fuss is about, you won't find a better kind of peculiar in any other game. So breathe deep, pucker up, and embrace your inner tromboner!
