Bit.Trip Presents…Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien Review (PS3)

Gaijin Games’ Bit.Trip series was one of the first major franchises to transcend the indie game barrier, becoming one of the biggest successes on Nintendo’s WiiWare and eShop, and has become a huge hit on Steam with their PC and Mac versions. Of that series of games, Bit.Trip Runner was definitely a major standout as it introduced players to the central protagonist, Commander Video, and…

  • Gorgeous environments and cartoony cutscenes with narration by Charles Martinet
  • Level of challenge that is accessible to players of all skill levels. 
  • Amazing soundtrack that plays to the strengths of the world and level design.
  • Quirky cast of characters.
  • Very high replay value.
  • Some button detection and animation priority issues which can be frustrating in sections where lots of quick presses are required in succession. 

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