Bit Trip Runner

Bit.Trip Runner
Developers
Engines
Release dates
WindowsFebruary 28, 2011
macOS (OS X)February 28, 2011
LinuxDecember 13, 2011
Taxonomy
SeriesBit.Trip
Bit.Trip
Bit.Trip Beat2010
Bit.Trip Runner2011
Bit.Trip Core2012
Bit.Trip Void2012
Bit.Trip Presents.. Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien2013
Bit.Trip Fate2013
Bit.Trip Flux2014
Runner32018
  • 2Game data
  • 5Audio
  • 6Other information
  • 7Other information

Bit.trip runner RUNNER is the IGF award-winning rhythm/music platformer that helped to define the auto-runner genre and marks the first fully character-based adventure for CommanderVideo!. Rhythm-based Action Platforming! Runner is the fourth entry in the award-winning and critically acclaimed Bit.Trip series. You control CommanderVideo as he runs, jumps, slides and kicks. With exciting modern and retro challenges, you can move through more than 50 levels of addictive game play. Chiptune supergroup Anamanaguchi makes a guest appearance.

Warnings Office for mac vl serializer.

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability[edit]

SourceDRMNotesKeysOS
Amazon.com
GamersGate
GOG.com
Humble Store
Steam
Developer website (unavailable) Includes soundtrack.
Mac App Store (unavailable)

Game data[edit]

Configuration file(s) location[edit]

SystemLocation
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%BIT.TRIP RUNNER
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/
~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux ~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/63710/remote/
Steam Play (Linux)<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/[Note 1]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location[edit]

SystemLocation
Windows <Steam-folder>userdata<user-id>63710
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/
~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux ~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam Play (Linux)<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/[Note 1]
The save games are cross-platform

Save game cloud syncing[edit]

SystemNativeNotes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video[edit]

General settings.
Graphics featureStateWSGFNotes
Widescreen resolution Always runs in 16:9. 21:9 and wider are stretched 16:9.
Multi-monitorStretched from 16:9.
Ultra-widescreenStretched from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowedSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS60 FPS cap. Game also has motion blurring issues with refresh rates above 60 Hz.[citation needed]

Input[edit]

Keyboard and mouseStateNotes
RemappingThe game features multiple different keymaps.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller supportXInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remappingSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
DualShock 4 controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio[edit]

Audio featureStateNotes
Separate volume controlsNo sound options whatsoever.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

LanguageUIAudioSubNotes
English

Other information[edit]

Configuration[edit]

Retro

Bit Trip Runner Switch

A few further settings are available in the file game.cfg.

NameValueDescription
FullscreenYes, NoSets whether to run the game in fullscreen or windowed mode.
Resolution<width> x <height> x <depth> @ <refresh rate>Desired resolution in fullscreen, depth and refresh rate are optional.
WindowSize<width> x <height>Desired resolution when windowed.
VSyncYes, NoEnables vertical sync.
EnableVibrationYes, NoEnables gamepad vibration.
SoundDeviceGeneric Software, plus others based on your sound card.Requests a specific sound device to be used, can be used to work around driver problems.
ForceFixedFunctionYes, NoOffloads some function to the CPU to run on older graphics cards. Not officially supported.

Other information[edit]

API[edit]

Technical specsSupportedNotes
Direct3D9
Executable32-bit64-bitNotes
Windows
macOS (OS X)This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.[1]
Linux

Middleware[edit]

System requirements[edit]

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)XP SP3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)10.6.3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Otherlibsdl1.2debian

Notes

  1. 1.01.1File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/63710/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (63710) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. GOG.com - BIT.TRIP Runner - last accessed on 2021-07-24
    'Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.'

BIT.TRIP RUNNER (yes, all caps) brings back fond memories of the WiiWare days. This was CommanderVideo’s (yes, no space) best game of the original six. But how does it fare 10 years later?

Bit Trip Runner 2

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Trying to put nostalgia aside, not bad at all. Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions) prioritized difficulty, something it reminds you of at the start; “it is an incredibly difficult ENDURANCE game.” Such an approach is often doomed to failure, but RUNNER succeeds in making you want to try time and again. You won’t mind so much memorizing each colorful retro level, learning through trial and error where to jump, kick, slide, and more.

One misstep is zero checkpoints. Some of these levels are, frankly, too long to not include them. The sequels fixed this, but this original entry misses out. One of the thrills of checkpoints in later Runner games was the option to jump over them. It had a risk/reward element that this game lacks, which is a bummer.

Thankfully, in other ways, this original is arguably better than the series’ latest entry. There are no camera angles that prioritize visuals over gameplay, and the chiptune soundtrack is catchier with its timeless sounds.

Sadly, leaderboards are local only. Telecharger acid pro 6 crack gratuit. Remington 1100 serial number on receiver. You cannot try to top your friends, like in the sequels. This original takes us back, for better or worse. But it does have updates from later BIT.TRIP compilations such as extra challenges and three difficulty modes.

BIT.TRIP RUNNER holds up pretty well for an indie game from 2010. True, its sequels have spoiled us with checkpoints and leaderboards. But this more modest entry comes at the more modest price of $4.99, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans asking for a challenge.

I hope the best entry, BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, finds its way to the Nintendo Switch soon.