Overall the experience is pretty entertaining, and at a price point of $6 it's tough to pass up. With that being said, players expecting too much might be let down, as the game is three tracks total (basically 200 points a song, which is the same as any Rock Band DLC really), and it's all about replaying them and getting better scores. If you're into retro gaming though, and if the style and sounds of Bit.Trip Beat have intrigued you enough to follow the game – or if you find yourself interested now – it's a great buy. There are some oddities to it, considering its simplistic nature and very basic visuals, but it's also a great game to boot up for a few minutes between other titles, and a great first step for the Bit.Trip franchise.
Presentation - 9.0
Graphics - 8.0
Sound - 8.5
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 6.5
Overall -
Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Some of the best games of recent memory have taken inspiration from the past to craft something that is both ‘new’ and ‘old’ at the same time."
The BIT.TRIP Steam Sale is happening!
Hardcore Gamer: If you love the Bit.Trip games, but haven't yet been able to get their OSTs, then the newest Game Music bundle is for you. $1 or more gets you the OSTs for Bit.Trip Beat, Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip Core, Bit.Trip Fate, Bit.Trip Void, and Bit.Trip Flux.
