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Play trombone by sliding pitch and timing notes to songs, then earn cards and explore a baboon-filled story.
Released 15 Sep 2022
Slide To Match Pitch
Improvise Any Note
Collect Tromboner Cards
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Developed by Holy Wow Studios LLC · Published by Holy Wow Studios LLC
Trombone Champ is a comedic rhythm game where you play a trombone and work toward becoming the Trombone Champ. Song performances and collectible clues lead into a quirky story about the Trombiverse.
Use a mouse to slide between pitches and click or press a key to play notes in time with each track. Your sound is controlled by your inputs, so you can follow the chart for points or play notes freely in Freeplay mode.
Play a varied song list, earn Toots based on your performances, and spend them on packs of Tromboner Cards. Cards unlock tromboners, trombone colors, and other discoveries; custom charts and community songs offer more tracks to play.
Players often enjoy the absurd humor, especially the sounds of their own trombone playing, and find the pitch-sliding rhythm gameplay both distinctive and satisfying. Reviews also praise the story and collectibles, as well as custom songs and workshop content that can extend play. Some players find the controls challenging to master or feel the base song selection and campaign are limited.
Trombone Champ is the world's first trombone-based rhythm music game. Unlike most music games, you can freely play any note at any time. You're not just following along with the music, you're actually playing the music!
Toot your way through over 60 tracks. The better you play, the more toots you earn!
Collect all 50 Tromboner Cards!
Baboons on nearly every screen!
Improvise and play whatever you want in Freeplay Mode!
Uncover the secrets of the Trombiverse and become the True Trombone Champ!
Absolutely zero microtransactions!
Appropriate for all ages!
Trombone Champ features over 60 tracks, which include anthems, marches, classical pieces, electronica, folk classics, and more. The game also includes tracks from exciting guest artists. Each track has a unique animated background that moves with the music!
Use the "Toots" you earn from playing songs to purchase sacks of Tromboner Cards. These cards can be used to unlock new tromboners, new trombone colors, and other mysteries!
Using a mouse, move your arm forward and back (as if you were holding a trombone slide), and the pitch of the note will slide up and down to match! Click or use the keyboard to blow! The sounds your trombone makes are completely controlled by you. The closer you are to the music track, the more points you will earn, but you have the freedom to play anything you want at any time!
Nearly every screen in the game, beginning with the main menu, features one or more baboons. You won't believe how many baboons there are in this game! As you discover the secrets of the Trombiverse, their purpose may become clear... but only a true Trombone Champ will uncover their full meaning.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 25 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 82/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
