Bit.Trip Runner is glorious to behold and hear, but when it comes time to play it is often a frustrating experience. A musical on-rails platformer with old school graphics is a fantastic idea, but the design trips over its own merciless difficulty.
Presentation - 10
Graphics - 8.0
Sound - 10
Gameplay - 6.0
Lasting Appeal - 6.0
With the inclusion of the original game and a set of new mechanics that slot in naturally, Bit.Trip Rerunner is a stellar example of a remake.
Bit Cultures writer Conner plays through his Steam library in alphabetical order, writes a brief summary of his experience on each game, and then gives them his own personal rating. Here's week 9 of Steam A to Z!
This week's Humble Weekly Bundle looks like a must-buy. You can pay what you want for Shank 2, Blocks That Matter, and BIT.TRIP RUNNER. Paying $6 or more gets you Runner 2, Fly'n, and Megabyte Punch. If you're willing to spend $10 or more, you can get King Arthur's Gold and Mark of the Ninja: Special Edition.
