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* A SpinOff title, ''BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien'' (ported to [=iOS=] as ''BIT.TRIP RUN!''), was released early in 2013 and incorporates a [[ArtShift wildly different somewhat cartoony art style]].

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* A SpinOff title, ''BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: [=Runner2=]: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien'' (ported to [=iOS=] as ''BIT.TRIP RUN!''), was released early in 2013 and incorporates a [[ArtShift wildly different somewhat cartoony art style]].

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%%* {{Crossover}}: VideoGame/MeatBoy and Mr. Robotube.

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%%* * {{Crossover}}: VideoGame/MeatBoy and Mr. Robotube.Robotube appear as Commander Video's friends in the ''RUNNER'' series, ''FATE'', and as an abstract projection in ''FLUX''.



** In ''FLUX'', the final scene of the series has the Commander [[spoiler:forgetting even himself]], but then again there's that bit of [[RecurringRiff "Transition"]] that pops up.
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* ArtifactTitle: Averted. ''[=Runner2=]'', due to no longer having an 8-bit artstyle, is called ''Bit-Trip'' '''''Presents:''''' ''[=Runner2=]'' instead of ''Bit-Trip [=Runner2=]'', like you would expect. ''[=Runner3=]'' completely ditches the ''Bit-Trip'' name for the same reason.
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*BittersweetEnding: At the end of the series, [[spoiler:Timbletot's mad machine schemes are put to rest, but his insults towards CV result in a rage-filled MutualKill, leaving his friends behind. CV finds closure as he heads off to the afterlife, finally at peace.]]
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All right, let's put this as straight as possible: you are playing UsefulNotes/{{Atari 2600}} games while high on acid. While listening to {{UsefulNotes/NES}} music. Nothing could be more awesome.

''BIT.TRIP'' is a series of [[MusicalGameplay music games]], originally for UsefulNotes/{{WiiWare}}, developed by Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions). The specific games are:
* ''BIT.TRIP BEAT'', is like a game of single-player ''Pong'' where you must defend the left side of the screen from an onslaught of bouncing squares (called "beats") using only a tiny paddle. Once you start to get the hang of things, the beats start moving faster, circling around in unpredictable patterns, and using every part of the game experience to issue a challenge of both real and FakeDifficulty, setting the tone for the series. Also available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} and UsefulNotes/{{iOS|Games}}.
* ''BIT.TRIP CORE'', was released four months after the first. It changes the control scheme around a little bit, ditching the ''Pong'' paddle and replacing it with a red D-pad in the center of the screen that shoots lasers at the passing beats. The third game available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.

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All right, let's put this as straight as possible: you are playing UsefulNotes/{{Atari 2600}} Platform/Atari2600 games while high on acid. While listening to {{UsefulNotes/NES}} Platform/{{NES}} music. Nothing could be more awesome.

''BIT.TRIP'' is a series of [[MusicalGameplay music games]], originally for UsefulNotes/{{WiiWare}}, Platform/WiiWare, developed by Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions). The specific games are:
* ''BIT.TRIP BEAT'', is like a game of single-player ''Pong'' where you must defend the left side of the screen from an onslaught of bouncing squares (called "beats") using only a tiny paddle. Once you start to get the hang of things, the beats start moving faster, circling around in unpredictable patterns, and using every part of the game experience to issue a challenge of both real and FakeDifficulty, setting the tone for the series. Also available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} and UsefulNotes/{{iOS|Games}}.
* ''BIT.TRIP CORE'', was released four months after the first. It changes the control scheme around a little bit, ditching the ''Pong'' paddle and replacing it with a red D-pad in the center of the screen that shoots lasers at the passing beats. The third game available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.Platform/{{Steam}}.



* In 2017, another SpinOff title was announced-- ''[=Runner3=]'', a followup game to ''[=Runner2=]'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch!

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* In 2017, another SpinOff title was announced-- ''[=Runner3=]'', a followup game to ''[=Runner2=]'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch!Platform/NintendoSwitch!



A pair of [[CompilationRerelease Compilation Rereleases]], titled ''BIT.TRIP SAGA'' and ''BIT.TRIP COMPLETE'', are available for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS and UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} respectively. The 3DS version is available as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop as well as a retail product, and features 3D, control changes to accomodate the lack of a Wiimote and of course, portability, while the Wii version features 3 difficulty levels, a soundtrack CD [[labelnote:*]] The 3DS version also came with a limited soundtrack provided it was [[PreorderBonus preordered]] online via Gamestop[[/labelnote]], online leaderboards, and other extras for fans who have followed the series the whole way through.

Another compilation of the six original games, titled ''The BIT.TRIP'', was released digitally on UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita as a cross-buy title in December 2015.

After five years, all six games are set for individual digital release on the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch. Each game contains the bonus content from ''COMPLETE'', and while all are sold separately, buying one nets a deep discount for the other five.

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A pair of [[CompilationRerelease Compilation Rereleases]], titled ''BIT.TRIP SAGA'' and ''BIT.TRIP COMPLETE'', are available for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS Platform/Nintendo3DS and UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Platform/{{Wii}} respectively. The 3DS version is available as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop as well as a retail product, and features 3D, control changes to accomodate the lack of a Wiimote and of course, portability, while the Wii version features 3 difficulty levels, a soundtrack CD [[labelnote:*]] The 3DS version also came with a limited soundtrack provided it was [[PreorderBonus preordered]] online via Gamestop[[/labelnote]], online leaderboards, and other extras for fans who have followed the series the whole way through.

Another compilation of the six original games, titled ''The BIT.TRIP'', was released digitally on UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 Platform/PlayStation4 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita Platform/PlayStationVita as a cross-buy title in December 2015.

After five years, all six games are set for individual digital release on the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch.Platform/NintendoSwitch. Each game contains the bonus content from ''COMPLETE'', and while all are sold separately, buying one nets a deep discount for the other five.



** The boss of each song simulates an old UsefulNotes/{{Atari 2600}} or Arcade game. ''BEAT'' had a sideways game of ''VideoGame/BreakOut'' and an ''actual game of VideoGame/{{Pong}} against an AI'', and ''CORE'' had strange versions of ''VideoGame/MissileCommand'' and ''VideoGame/{{Asteroids}}''.

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** The boss of each song simulates an old UsefulNotes/{{Atari 2600}} Platform/Atari2600 or Arcade game. ''BEAT'' had a sideways game of ''VideoGame/BreakOut'' and an ''actual game of VideoGame/{{Pong}} against an AI'', and ''CORE'' had strange versions of ''VideoGame/MissileCommand'' and ''VideoGame/{{Asteroids}}''.



** [=CommanderVideo=]'s form in the cutscenes of ''FLUX'' resembles the freeform pointer of the UsefulNotes/MagnavoxOdyssey.

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** [=CommanderVideo=]'s form in the cutscenes of ''FLUX'' resembles the freeform pointer of the UsefulNotes/MagnavoxOdyssey.Platform/MagnavoxOdyssey.



* {{Crossover}}: The "Good Friends" DLC lets the player play as seven new characters. The characters are [[{{VideoGame/CaveStory}} Quote]], [[VideoGame/{{Spelunky}} Spelunky Guy]], [[VideoGame/{{Machinarium}} Josef]], [[VideoGame/MeatBoy Dr. Fetus]], [[{{VideoGame/Psychonauts}} Razputin]], [[SelfImposedChallenge an invisible CommanderVideo]], and [[VideoGame/{{Portal 2}} Atlas]] (UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} only).

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* {{Crossover}}: The "Good Friends" DLC lets the player play as seven new characters. The characters are [[{{VideoGame/CaveStory}} Quote]], [[VideoGame/{{Spelunky}} Spelunky Guy]], [[VideoGame/{{Machinarium}} Josef]], [[VideoGame/MeatBoy Dr. Fetus]], [[{{VideoGame/Psychonauts}} Razputin]], [[SelfImposedChallenge an invisible CommanderVideo]], and [[VideoGame/{{Portal 2}} Atlas]] (UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} (Platform/{{Steam}} only).



* GuestFighter: The Good Friends [=DLC=] for ''Runner 2'', as mentioned above, features [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]], [[VideoGame/{{Spelunky}} Spelunky Guy]], [[VideoGame/{{Machinarium}} Josef]], [[VideoGame/MeatBoy Dr. Fetus]] and [[VideoGame/{{Psychonauts}} Razputin]] as playable characters. The UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} version also throws in [[VideoGame/Portal2 Atlas]] for good measure.

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* GuestFighter: The Good Friends [=DLC=] for ''Runner 2'', as mentioned above, features [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]], [[VideoGame/{{Spelunky}} Spelunky Guy]], [[VideoGame/{{Machinarium}} Josef]], [[VideoGame/MeatBoy Dr. Fetus]] and [[VideoGame/{{Psychonauts}} Razputin]] as playable characters. The UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} version also throws in [[VideoGame/Portal2 Atlas]] for good measure.



* OfficiallyShortenedTitle: ''[=BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien=]'' is simply referred to as ''[=Runner2=]'' in its [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork PSN]] [[AchievementSystem trophy]] list.

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* OfficiallyShortenedTitle: ''[=BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien=]'' is simply referred to as ''[=Runner2=]'' in its [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork [[Platform/PlayStationNetwork PSN]] [[AchievementSystem trophy]] list.
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* {{Spinoff}}: ''[[http://robotubegames.com/bittonik-blip-fest-09-gaijinrobotube-battle-brands BIT.TONIK]]'', a collaboration between Gaijin Games and Robotube Games, made in a single day during Blip Fest 2009 in what was called the "[[http://www.gaijingames.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blipfestflyer.jpg BATTLE OF THE BRANDS]]". The gameplay is essentially a crossover of ''BIT.TRIP BEAT'' and ''Bloktonik''. The ObviousBeta version available is what they managed to get done in a single day.

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* {{Spinoff}}: ''[[http://robotubegames.com/bittonik-blip-fest-09-gaijinrobotube-battle-brands BIT.TONIK]]'', a collaboration between Gaijin Games and Robotube Games, made in a single day during Blip Fest 2009 in what was called the "[[http://www.gaijingames.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blipfestflyer.jpg BATTLE OF THE BRANDS]]". The gameplay is essentially a crossover of ''BIT.TRIP BEAT'' and ''Bloktonik''. The ObviousBeta unfinished version available is what they managed to get done in a single day.

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