Trombone Champ (NSP, XCI) ROM + v1.26A Update

Trombone Champ is a trombone-based rhythm game developed and published by Holy Wow Studios, released on September 15, 2022. Similar in gameplay to rhythm game titles Guitar Hero and Wii Music, players are tasked with timing their input to music note prompts as they appear on screen, with greater accuracy yielding more points and a higher score.

The debut indie title reached widespread popularity on Steam after becoming an Internet meme. It was nominated for the British Academy Games Award for Debut Game, as well as Family Game of the Year during the 26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Offers an array of musical options, including anthems, marches, classical pieces, electronic tunes, folk classics, and more, with a repertoire of over 45 songs.

Furthermore, it accommodates up to four players in local multiplayer mode. Do you possess the skills to become the Trombone Champ? This game boasts support for various control modes, ensuring a tailored gaming experience to suit your preferences.

A concealed narrative awaits your exploration! As you engage in gameplay, uncover collectible cards and engage with hidden characters. These interactions unlock new characters, trombones, trombone sounds, and more. Can you unveil all of the game’s enigmas?

GAMEPLAY

Trombone Champ is a rhythm game in which players use a virtual trombone to play along to various songs, ranging from classical and public domain songs to original tracks and remixes. Players move the mouse to change the pitch of the trombone and use either the mouse button or keyboard keys to play.

Players earn points by successfully hitting notes as they slide across the screen, with more points earned by maintaining successive combos and filling a meter that activates Champ Fever when filled, earning even more points. Missing notes, however, will cause the player to lose their combo multiplier and Champ Fever, as well as potentially lose points. Players will also momentarily run out of breath if they hold a note for too long.

At the end of each song, players receive a rank from F to S based on their score, as well as an in-game currency known as Toots. Toots can be spent on in-game trading cards known as Tromboner Cards, which contain humorous and sometimes fictional trivia about musicians, trombones, and game lore. Unwanted or duplicate cards can be transformed into Turds, which can then be spent to create new cards.

Hidden throughout the game are non-playable characters who assist the player in becoming the eponymous Trombone Champ. By fulfilling requests such as offering a certain amount of Toots or Turds or trading specific Tromboner Cards, players can unlock additional playable characters, trombone colors, and sound sets. There is also a secret boss level that requires certain conditions to fully defeat and claim the title of Trombone Champ.