It was only a few days ago that we posted the sneak peek from this month’s Nintendo Power which revealed the first of Aksys Games’ retro styled series of games, Bit.Trip Beat which is coming to WiiWare.
Some people may have thought Capcom were crazy for choosing the 8-bit NES style for Mega Man 9, but Aksys Games appear to be going one step further with the Bit.Trip series of games, they look more akin to blocky pixel style of Atari 2600 games! Bit.Trip Beat certainly looks original, coupled with the addictive old skool arcade gameplay this could be one to watch out for.
Check out the press release and video clip below:
Torrance, CA (January 13, 2009) - Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is pleased to unveil BIT.TRIP BEAT exclusively for WiiWare™! Developed by Gaijin Games, BIT.TRIP BEAT marks the first adventure of Commander Video. Using the Wii Remote™, players will test their twitch skills as they battle through a retro-esque universe, familiar to the old generation and yet reinvented for the new.
BIT.TRIP BEAT STORY
Everything comes from something. We were before we became. From life comes rhythm, and from rhythm comes life. We are beings of information. Everything is a conduit for learning. We communicate in bits and bytes. And we will return to something once we become nothing; after our BIT.TRIP is complete. “BIT.TRIP BEAT is a crazy mix of 80s aesthetics and modern game design,” states Michael Manzanares, Producer of Aksys Games. “It’s challenging, yet fair, and completely addicting.”
“The Gaijin Games team wanted to make a game that used the tools of today to inspire the fun of yesterday. Our goal was to make a game that was as simple in gameplay as the games of the early 80s and equally as fun–even though gamers’ tastes have changed over the years,” continues Alex Neuse, Designer of Gaijin Games. “And let’s face it, sometimes a really good videogame is just awesome. We hope you enjoy BIT.TRIP BEAT.”
Key Features:
· Bring Back That Loving Feeling: BIT.TRIP BEAT brings back the classic arcade-style gameplay where getting the high score matters!
· Pixel Blocks For The Win: Keeping the arcade-style gameplay isn’t enough, BIT.TRIP BEAT sports a unique retro-inspired art style that will stimulate your senses.
· Old School Tunes: Who said old-school 8-bit music was out? BIT.TRIP BEAT bumps the latest chiptune music to keep the action fresh!
· Friends Can Play Too!: Can’t beat a level? No problem, BIT.TRIP BEAT allows 2 to 4 player co-op mode! But don’t think that makes it any easier…
BIT.TRIP BEAT has not been rated by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and BIT.TRIP BEAT can be found at www.aksysgames.com/bittripbeat Nintendo trademarks used under license. WIiWare is avaialble through the Wii console.
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1. Terranigma
13 Jan 2009, 22:31 GMT
"sometimes a really good videogame is just awesome"
I thought a really good game was always awesome
2. beastman93
13 Jan 2009, 22:43 GMT
Looks incredible one of my very few must buys on WiiWare
3. Turkey Brutus
13 Jan 2009, 22:49 GMT
I am getting excited about this. Like seriously excited. I can't wait for more info on this one.
4. DJGOYO
13 Jan 2009, 22:53 GMT
Looks good, but.... I don´t know.... I will wait the review
5. RADE
13 Jan 2009, 22:54 GMT
Wow looks above descent! pretty good actually hopefully..
6. Mr. Saturn
13 Jan 2009, 23:03 GMT
Wow that looked awesome.
7. Tony
13 Jan 2009, 23:06 GMT
Yeah that kinda piqued my interest! I may check that one out
8. Pablo17
13 Jan 2009, 23:06 GMT
I am actually very interested in this. If it is 500 points, I would buy it right away. More than that, I will wait for a review.
9. Objection_Blaster
13 Jan 2009, 23:07 GMT
I came into the video rather negative, but about halfway in it started to seem to work. This could be good.
10. NikeXTC
13 Jan 2009, 23:21 GMT
It looks awesome! I hope for a low price tag, but I guess I'll get it anyway
11. Trucker
13 Jan 2009, 23:21 GMT
Oh yes! This looks like the Trucker's sort of game!
12. Kokstra
13 Jan 2009, 23:28 GMT
Seems interesting. I wonder if they thought of this concept before or after the Art Style series?
13. gameking23
13 Jan 2009, 23:31 GMT
This game looks like fun.
14. Shadx
13 Jan 2009, 23:42 GMT
HOLY CARP
This game looks amazing! Definate buy! ... actually I'll wait for the review ... But still: HOLY @$$ CLOWNS!
I just hope there's D-Pad support ...
Also, CO-OP BIATCHES!
15. Mickeymac
13 Jan 2009, 23:55 GMT
Wow, that looked...good.
16. tatemon555
14 Jan 2009, 00:01 GMT
Awesome. This will be a must buy, since it looks like one of the better WiiWare games to come.
17. blockhead
14 Jan 2009, 00:11 GMT
holy mess that sound awsome
18. MarkyVigoroth
14 Jan 2009, 00:19 GMT
Mr. Tony - "Yeah that kinda peaked my interest! I may check that one out"
According to Elizabeth (Persona 3: FES), the correct spelling is "piqued".
Anyways, the song that the game made was catchy, yet I suspect a low score from this.
19. Master K
14 Jan 2009, 01:04 GMT
What's next? A WiiWare Pong clone?!
20. zoipi
14 Jan 2009, 01:18 GMT
I love the graphic style of this game. Looks like an old Atari game. Hope this game is good and is more than "sounds good".
21. Nintendork
14 Jan 2009, 01:21 GMT
22. Luigi La Bouncy
14 Jan 2009, 01:32 GMT
This game looks freakin awesome, I'm totally hyped about it. Only thing is that it might be too trippy and you end up writhing around on the carpet like homer simpson
Cross between pac-man and rez?
23. Ferret75
14 Jan 2009, 01:36 GMT
2600 graphics!?
AWESOME!!
24. slambert215
14 Jan 2009, 01:41 GMT
The music is AWESOME! I hope this does well but it should be 500-700 points, not more.
25. AL3X_M
14 Jan 2009, 02:55 GMT
This game looks very promising. The music sounds amazing! I always love 8-bit tracks, its like 00's electronic music played in video games from the 70's! I also hope along with slambert that this game is affordable. I have a feeling that it is going to overrate itself if it becomes more than 700 points.
P.S: They have the, full, 8-bit song from the trailer availible for download on their site!!
26. beastman93
14 Jan 2009, 03:30 GMT
Told ya guys this will be an awesome game*!
*IMO
27. Objection_Blaster
14 Jan 2009, 03:50 GMT
@MarkyVigoroth
"According to Elizabeth (Persona 3: FES), the correct spelling is "piqued"." Correct sir, plus you win bonus points for playing such a great game (P3 at least, I gotta borrow FES from a friend ASAP)
28. GodsUncle
14 Jan 2009, 04:14 GMT
Did I miss a segment? That doesn't exactly scream win.
29. Shadx
14 Jan 2009, 06:00 GMT
18. MarkyVigoroth: Is that because WiiWare has a tendency to suck?
I pray to the GameGenie that this game is good, I just love the concept, and if it sucks ... shit ...
30. Ren
14 Jan 2009, 06:07 GMT
Cool, I'm all about it. be nice if it was cheap, and if the music is as tied to gameplay as the trailer lets on.
hmm, am I sensing a trickle of people already coming here from the 1up boards to fling annoying comments around?
31. chunky_droid
14 Jan 2009, 07:07 GMT
Wow, looks like a lot of stuff happening at once, but yet excites me!
Makes me want a Mooninites game though
32. KDR_11k
14 Jan 2009, 08:28 GMT
Now while they do use plenty of retro grpahics and such I don't think any retro game actually featured the rhythm elements that abstract games love so much these days.
33. Omega
14 Jan 2009, 09:17 GMT
Oh, my God. This looks really good. Assuming that it was created in a competition "Who writes the best game program?" for elementary school students. But as a game where people have to pay money for it? No! - Apologies for my negative thoughts, but I rather wait for some real games.
And please, no more "Pixel blocks for the win" nonsense. This is so cheap. I think WiiWare is in urgent need of some good AND modern-looking games for long lasting success. There are more than enough classics on the Virtual Console. Moreover I would not buy a game with pong-like graphics not even on the Virtual Console and not even for 50 Wii Points.
34. KDR_11k
14 Jan 2009, 10:12 GMT
Abstract graphics are much easier to make than realistic graphics and thus save craptons of money that can be spent on making more games or just making more matrial for the one game (a certain budget only buys so many levels when they cost a lot to make). I would know, I made most of Kernel Panic.
35. Twilight Crow
14 Jan 2009, 10:27 GMT
I liked what I saw, I simply love musical games and my old Atari 2600, if they get the gameplay right I'll buy it ASAP.
36. Mayhem
14 Jan 2009, 11:41 GMT
Interesting... one to keep on the radar...
37. xesbeth
14 Jan 2009, 12:04 GMT
This game reminds me Space invaders extreme, the shoot part is replaced by a pong concept.
Probably a future must have.
38. MarkyVigoroth
14 Jan 2009, 14:04 GMT
Objection Blaster-san: "plus you win bonus points for playing such a great game"
Do I also get bonus points for not only playing Persona 4, but also making a story based on the game?
shadx-san: "Is that because WiiWare has a tendency to suck?"
I bet so. We have been seeing too many failures, some from well-meaning companies.
(But still, if we are to trust AlexSays-san on buying bad WiiWare games in order to appreciate good games, then at least buy that hockey game, since that game is cheaper, less vulgar, and has a lower rating that Pong Toss.
...
I just wanted that out of my stomach.)
39. ness
14 Jan 2009, 15:05 GMT
A nice video, hopefully the gameplay is at least as good as the whole concept sounds =).
40. indenmark
14 Jan 2009, 15:10 GMT
@AL3X_M: Thanks for the heads up about the mp3 . . . the music is awesome! I'm thinking about buying it just for the tunes.
j
41. Wiiloveit
14 Jan 2009, 17:33 GMT
This game looks ace. 'Nuff said.
42. PiratePete
14 Jan 2009, 17:51 GMT
Looks a bit like an Atari 2600 version of upcoming DS game Rythem Heaven or the GBA prequels in Japan. So yeah, it looks pretty good. And sounds good too!
43. Terranigma
14 Jan 2009, 18:06 GMT
Looks like my previous opinion is slowly changing. This could be worth a look. I'll wait for reviews as usual though.
44. Wiiloveit
14 Jan 2009, 18:40 GMT
Hopefully it'll be as surprisingly addictive as fellow rhythm actions title Elite Beat Agents was, whilst not getting too confusing with the different beat movements etc.
45. Thomas
14 Jan 2009, 20:48 GMT
Definitely echoes of the Bit Generations games. If the price is right, I'll get this.
46. beastman93
14 Jan 2009, 22:28 GMT
MUST BUY THIS GAME NOW!
lol!
Sorry! I'm just a nut when it comes to any type of music/rhythm game.
47. MarkyVigoroth
15 Jan 2009, 00:30 GMT
I may be turning to such, beastman93-san, due to the battle system of Mother 3.
48. Objection_Blaster
15 Jan 2009, 01:02 GMT
@MarkyVigoroth
But, yes, you do. I'm about to buy that game, as soon as I finish the ones I'm playing.
"Do I also get bonus points for not only playing Persona 4, but also making a story based on the game?" Geez, you're greedy!
@Article-Now that I think about it, I agree with Omega. MM9 started something that could be horrible. "Let's make our game look like something from 10, 20, 30 years ago to save money! It's Retro~!"
49. Shadx
15 Jan 2009, 06:59 GMT
@31. chunky_droid: If that was a Aqua Teen Hunger Force reference, then you've just become awesome in my book ......... of awesome ... people ...
@38. MarkyVigoroth: Why do you keep saying san at the end of each name? Not that I have a problem with it, I'm just curious.
50. PALgamer
16 Jan 2009, 00:21 GMT
The game seems to be using the wiimote's IR. This could be good, but not getting my hopes up since we wont see it in PAL.
51. Objection_Blaster
16 Jan 2009, 23:39 GMT
@Shadx Well, if you were asking "what purpose does -san have" its a Japanese honorific. If you were asking "Why are you using Japanese honorifics?" Well, I don't know that.
52. Shadx
17 Jan 2009, 02:19 GMT
The second one
53. Ricardo91
17 Jan 2009, 23:09 GMT
I wasn't too excited about this game before, but after seeing that video, I must say this looks amazing! Pseudo-Atari graphics FTW! But I'll only buy it if it's cheap. 700 tops.
54. Nintendo-Naut
27 Jan 2009, 16:30 GMT
Hoho! Music and pong at the same time! Looks like a must buy! Especially if it's 500 points.
55. MarkyVigoroth
09 Mar 2009, 23:29 GMT
Shadx, I like calling people "Mr." or "Ms." in the Internet (I just like being polite/formal). I just use "-san," a gender-neutral honorific, if I do not know someone's gender.
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