BIT.TRIP RERUNNER Review (PlayStation 5)

For this BIT. TRIP RERUNNER Review, The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT. TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

BIT.TRIP RERUNNER Review Pros:

• Decent graphics.
• 853.6MB download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Can rebind controls for both the keyboard and the controller buttons.
• You can remap the controls.
• Difficulty settings that affect score multiplier – obstacle density, checkpoints, stair assist, and bonk counter
• Runner gameplay.
• Opening tutorial level.
• Two game modes – play and runner maker.
• Runner Maker is a robust in-depth level creator where you can upload and download players’ Creations.
• The Runner Maker mode has a level browser with filters.
• Extras – imagery, words, and cutscene viewer. You unlock entries in these by collecting keys and choosing what to unlock.
• Has a history of the Bit Trip games.
• The play mode has three zones and bonus levels mode.
• Collect boomboxes to unlock new soundtracks and graphic styles.
• Tight solid controls as always.
• The actions unlock over time.
• End of level breakdown.
• Difficult, brings the pain like none other.
• You can use the d-pad or stick.
• Big boss encounters.
• The retro static effect can be turned on and off.
• A lot of replay value.
• Fully animated backdrops.
• You can play the theme tune by moving the cursor up and down on the menu.
• Each unlocked soundtrack also unlocks an additional 10 levels.
• Still has the strong pull of just one more go.
• Maintains the high standards of all the previous games and has you replaying levels and learning the level layout.
• Voice choice – default or classic.
• Full online leaderboards complete with filters.
• The level creator has an initial tutorial pop-up for the menus and then you can reread them in the menu.
• I managed to create a slew of new swear words and hate-filled descriptions of the game.

BIT.TRIP RERUNNER Review Cons:

• The menu structure is cold and not as good as the last few games.
• I get it’s a remake of an old game but they have kept it quite sterile looking out of the game.
• Using the stick to play is not as smooth as the d-pad.
• Will cause your blood pressure to rise!
• Boss fights initially are tough because you don’t get any help as to what needs to be done.
• Creating levels is fun but it does rely on you really digging into it all.
• The game doesn’t state if the created levels are shared across all platforms.

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BIT.TRIP RERUNNER:

Official website.

Developer: Choice Provisions

Publisher: Choice Provisions

Store Links –

Steam