Bit.Trip Beat is a rhythm game that brings retro action into the present, letting you use the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller to bounce beats.
Retro visuals, classic game play, four-player multiplayer and an 8-bit soundtrack will get you in the zone and rock your world. The challenges are mighty, but if you can stay cool as the difficulty increases, you'll discover the beginnings of the Bit.Trip saga.












1. slambert215
10 Jan 2009, 23:47 GMT
Looks awesome. Video soon pl0x?
2. ness
11 Jan 2009, 10:49 GMT
Sounds really, really great to me =).
Reminds me of the awesome 'bit generations'-/'Art Style'-series, so i am very interested in the other 4 Bit.Trip games, too.
And yes, a video would be very nice^^.
3. gameking23
14 Jan 2009, 02:34 GMT
I hope this game comes soon. I can not wait for this game to come out.
4. tkubas1
25 Jan 2009, 20:45 GMT
wow that video realy made me want to get it. If its 500 points and it get a good rating I'm gonna. So catchy.
5. Corbie
30 Jan 2009, 10:30 GMT
The more I see this one, the more interested I become. I still love the original Pong games, so the fact that this one adds the musical aspects to the mix is intriguing to say the least.
6. Madpil0t
16 Feb 2009, 21:59 GMT
this one looks good. hopefully the DLC wont be expensive
7. KnucklesSonic8
23 Feb 2009, 01:48 GMT
I got a feeling this'll come out this coming Monday or the week after.
8. Toddr
23 Feb 2009, 02:09 GMT
Hopefully swords and soliders will be coming with this as most places say it's coming in feb '09.
9. Ricardo91
24 Feb 2009, 00:01 GMT
@Ness. Where did you hear of this being a series?
10. WhoKnew
26 Feb 2009, 21:43 GMT
@Ricardo91: The title. After the "Bit. Trip" part, theres a colon.
11. KnucklesSonic8
07 Mar 2009, 20:03 GMT
I'm still surprised it hasn't come out yet. But given the fact that both EVASIVE SPACE and SNOWBOARD RIOT were planned for January release and got delayed till the following month, I bet Bit.Trip Beat will come out this Monday, or next!
12. Toddr
12 Mar 2009, 21:36 GMT
Well, you were right KnucklesSonic.
13. KnucklesSonic8
13 Mar 2009, 05:44 GMT
Got that right!
lol.
14. morphballer
13 Mar 2009, 20:14 GMT
Does Bit.Trip: Beat have any online functionality?
15. KnucklesSonic8
14 Mar 2009, 03:15 GMT
Confirmed for 600 Points.
16. Nintendork
15 Mar 2009, 23:15 GMT
I'm not sure how, but IGN posted a review of this already.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/962/962561p1.html
They gave it a Wiiware game a good score? UNTHINKABLE!!!!!!!!
17. KnucklesSonic8
16 Mar 2009, 12:32 GMT
Yep, I posted highlights from the review already on the news page.
18. Objection_Blaster
16 Mar 2009, 16:51 GMT
How did they review it early? Has that ever happened?
19. KnucklesSonic8
16 Mar 2009, 18:41 GMT
I've seen it happen before.
20. Storm Owl
17 Mar 2009, 20:51 GMT
@Objection_Blaster
They get Games sent to them Early so they can review them that's how they reviewed GTAIV mega man 9 and bit trip beat Early
21. Objection_Blaster
18 Mar 2009, 06:07 GMT
Well I know games are sent early, I just didnt know they could do that with downloadable games like WW. Anyway, this game is hard.
22. chahi
20 Mar 2009, 23:43 GMT
Dl'ed Bit.Trip Beat, and I can't stop playing it. Probably my favorite Wii game (Wiiware or otherwise). If you like games like Lumines or Rez, you owe it to yourself to play it.
23. rayword45
22 Mar 2009, 16:08 GMT
@twistedvived
They also rated WOG early.
24. VenomTheEvil
27 Mar 2009, 21:20 GMT
God WHEN IS THIS COMING TO EUROPE D:
25. Ho11oWxxMaN
03 Apr 2009, 14:38 BST
I am glad this game is only $6. I have 100 pts, so by adding 1000, it will allow me to buy this and still have 500 left over for an NES title.
26. gameking23
04 Apr 2009, 00:32 BST
I love this game its the best game I have bought since World of Goo.
27. beastman93
05 Apr 2009, 20:24 BST
This game is really good. Extremely hard too. Best Wii Ware game I've played in a while now.
28. Wiiperson11
09 Apr 2009, 16:35 BST
I'm having a problem:
When I beat the first level i go to the 2nd level and I cant complete it, so when I dont wanna play anymore i go to the Wii menu and later I come back to the game to find out that I have to do it again!
Help here!
29. LGamer
12 Apr 2009, 16:29 BST
Looks nice!
30. VenomTheEvil
14 Apr 2009, 01:31 BST
Seriously Europe anyone?
31. St3b0
15 Apr 2009, 05:18 BST
bit trip beat ftw game pownz
and btw europe dosent get ash half as much s america
that just outright sucks
32. GotWii
20 Apr 2009, 17:22 BST
This game looks cool but the screen noise looks like it could be frustrating. I am just curious about how annoying is all the background noise on the screen. If anyone who has played could give me their opinion that would be great. I am one of the older gamers and often too much image noise makes it too difficult for me to see the actual game elements, and causes too much frustration. Otherwise I think I want this one.
Update: I got this game a while back and thought I would update this post.
This game is very well done for what it is. This retro is a perfect blend of old and new. It’s very hard in a repetitive way meaning, depending on how well you can memorize patterns, as each level plays out exactly the same each time. The scoring method will keep you coming back for more. The screen patterns can really mess with your eyes, but it’s not intolerable and part of the challenge. I love the “near-death” screen instead of just dying it gives you one last chance to save yourself in a 70’s version of the game in Black&White and with beeps for sound. Fill your meter bar and you are saved to continue the game but miss too many and you are done.
The US version is slightly crippled with how the game-saves works you have to achieve a personal best score plus finish the level. It took me several level finishes to finally get a game-save. In fact what I ended up doing was deleting my save file, because I managed to get a great score without finishing a level. Once I deleted it and went through the level I got my game-save that then allows you to jump to the next level at game startup.
Once I finish “Beat” I will be getting “Core” for sure. Great game highly recommended.
33. CommanderVideo
28 Apr 2009, 20:21 BST
@VenomTheEvil!
Let it be known that BTB is finally making its way to Europe! Check out our site at www.gaijingames.com for the announcement and spread the word!
Sorry about the wait; but it's coming THIS FRIDAY!
-Alex Neuse
34. Homer Simpson
01 May 2009, 15:18 BST
Hey, did you guys fix the fact that you need a highscore to save for the EU release? Cause I just passed the first level without a highscore, and it saved.
Anyway, this game is awesome. My one complaint is that the levels are too long which can really mess with your eyesight after a while. I would have preferred 6 levels of half the size...
35. buxtoc
04 May 2009, 21:14 BST
Bit.Trip: is the type of game I'd expect to see in an art exhibition. And is worth 600 points for the experience alone. That said, this is a game for the hardcore....
36. Caliko
06 May 2009, 19:54 BST
Bit Trip: is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone. whether you're an art enthusiast or just loungin' on the weekends. That said, this is a game for the casual....
37. buxtoc
08 May 2009, 00:31 BST
alreet... That said, it's bloody hard! and repetitive, like games used to be.
38. nice_shirt
10 May 2009, 17:31 BST
Messes with your head in a hurtful way but no one should miss this. Perfectly priced game experiment. This is the kind of software that can make the wii relevant.
39. Golgo
21 May 2009, 10:30 BST
Just beat last level (Growth) with 2,500,000 points. I am a golden god!
40. LittleIrves
24 Jun 2009, 15:57 BST
Congrats, Golgo. I, too, finally beat Growth for the first time... though I didn't get anywhere near as high a score as you did. I'm like a bronze god or something. My girlfriend kept saying "my eyes are bleeding!" though, which was nice.
41. StarFox
29 Jun 2009, 17:21 BST
Looks like a fun twist on Breakout
42. Jon
08 Jul 2009, 19:50 BST
There isn't a more addictive or more hardcore game on the Wii.
43. vakama94
28 Aug 2009, 05:17 BST
its one of the best games i´ve bought so far
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