Twitter is going absolutely nuts for this new trombone rhythm game

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A new rhythm game has taken the social media world by storm just a week after it was officially released on Steam. Trombone Champ is a rhythm game that inserts a boisterous trombone into classic songs where it may not fit very well.

Trombone Champ is a game similar to the classic Guitar Hero games from my childhood. Music notes move across the screen, and you use your mouse and keyboard to match the notes as they come.

But Trombone Champ differs from other rhythm games because it doesn’t take itself seriously. Like, at all. Just check out this rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever:

please rise for our national anthem pic.twitter.com/VOp3z382mj

— Kam Konek, Skeleton Enthusiast (@TheKamdyman) September 18, 2022

The game chooses classic songs generally performed by an orchestra, but you don’t have an orchestra backing you up in Trombone Champ. It’s just you and your trombone.

Some gamers are bringing back their skills from high school band classes to conquer this new title.

Someone called for a trombone champ? https://t.co/mQAeymrGpJ pic.twitter.com/mgrUN0YdLz

— Walker Adamson (@walkertron) September 21, 2022

But there’s more to Trombone Champ than cheesy renditions of famous anthems. The game features its own story, filled with trombone lore and songs about baboons.

Yes, baboons. We don’t know the connection between baboons and trombones, but who are we to judge Trombone Champ’s direction?

You’ll have to master the game if you want to become the Trombone Champion

As you play, you’ll unlock 50 unique Tromboner (yes, I said boner) cards each with their own flavor. You can get new trombones, unique trombone facts, and 20 songs with more on the way.

And it turns out you’re not limited to keyboard and mouse controls when playing Trombone Champ. One user found out you could use the Steam Deck’s gyro controls. I bet that’s not at all extremely clunky and frustrating…

Gyro controls may not be the most accurate for Trombone Champ, but they’re definitely the most fun!#TromboneChamp #SteamDeck pic.twitter.com/M68I55lFPy

— Lawrence Yang (@lawrenceyang) September 21, 2022

Of course, the logical next step is for someone to create their own trombone controller. And who would play the game with a boring old trombone that they didn’t make themselves?

The trombone controller for Trombone Champ is underway

Step 1: build the trombone, because buying one is ABSOLUTELY out of the question lmao pic.twitter.com/6K22JDl4Na

— Rudeism (@rudeism) September 21, 2022

Trombone Champ might just be the revolutionary title that we never expected this year. Stand aside, Elden Ring, 2022 is Trombone Champ’s.

Trombone Champ GotY 2022 pic.twitter.com/DEYvof78dv

— Sean Bell (@CaptainToss) September 16, 2022

If you’re looking to give Trombone Champ’s a go for yourself, it’s available right now on Steam for $14.99.

Who knows how many hours you could spend perfecting your trombone solos as you unlock new trombone and baboon lore?

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