Bit.Trip Beat cover art

Game dossier

Bit.Trip Beat

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A retro-inspired arcade puzzle game built around rhythm, information, and chiptune music.

The briefing

About this game

Bit.Trip Beat combines classic arcade-style gameplay with music-based challenges and a retro-inspired art style. Its presentation draws on 8-bit and chiptune music while exploring themes of rhythm, communication, and information.

Released on March 16, 2009, the game includes four-player local co-op multiplayer. It was developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Aksys Games.

Features

  • Classic arcade-style gameplay
  • Retro-inspired art style
  • Music- and rhythm-based gameplay
  • 8-bit and chiptune music
  • Four-player local co-op multiplayer

Genres

Arcade, Indie, Music, and Puzzle.