Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 28th, 2020. There’s a lot to look at, so let’s go ahead and get on that mission right now, okay? Bit.Trip series, the colorful rhythmic/platformers that celebrate the power of music, is now available DRM-free on GOG.com. It’s not quite as tight or well-designed as the game it pays homage to, but if you’re a fan of that game and are looking for something, anything, similar to it, you may want to look into this. ", James is a writer from England who also works for TheGamer and CBR. Death and Taxes ($7.14 from $12.99 until 1/8) BFF or Die ($5.99 from $7.99 until 1/8) How do you translate a series that's entire gimmick was based on the Wii's motion controls? Almost never, that’s how often. The only real problem with it is that once you have a good handle on things it loses most of its challenge, but you’ll probably be hours into it before reaching that point. The Bit.Trip series arrives on Switch today. They Bleed Pixels ($7.49 from $14.99 until 1/13) Late Shift ($6.49 from $12.99 until 1/7) BIT.TRIP CORE is the second game in the BIT.TRIP saga, and actually the last one that I played when going through the series. There's plenty. This makes it feel a little more action-packed. You might think it’s going to be a mini-game collection, but the whole thing centers around one sport where you try to score goals while protecting your own team members. It’s not the freshest thing around but it knows what it is and works well to hold itself up within that space. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary ($4.99 from $9.99 until 1/13), Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch ($7.49 from $29.99 until 1/13) Bit.Trip is an arcade bundle which is fast becoming a more niche slice of gaming, but if you enjoy the genre, then it's a must-have. Nothing new here to entice people who already played the heck out of it elsewhere, but if you haven’t played it before it’s worth a spin. Death’s Hangover ($1.99 from $4.99 until 1/15) Bagmeister. Get ready for classic paddle-based gameplay as CommanderVideo returns to the source. The Bit.Trip series was originally released in 2009, with three games (Bit.Trip Beat, Bit.Trip Core and Bit.Trip Void) released, and then with BitTrip Runner and Bit.Trip Fade in 2010 and BitTrip Flux in 2011. But don’t worry too much, as our best of 2020 content is going to start rolling out soon. What happens when you make a soulless copy of a soulless copy? There are lots of different characters to choose from, with a decent bit of variety between them. Mikhail and I have some cool stuff lined up for you to enjoy, so please look forward to that even if the Round-Ups themselves get a little thin. I don’t think it’ll get anyone on-board that isn’t already in love with the genre, though. 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In a surprise set of listings on the eShop yesterday, all six of the Bit.Trip Saga titles have been confirmed for a December 25, 2020, release on Nintendo's hybrid console. Whether that’s in a good way or not is an exercise best left to the reader. That’s all for today, friends. There's hints of a story in Bit.Trip but it's clearly not the main focus - there are some key characters and a cutscene or two. The collection is simple but the difficulty is fair, albeit absolutely present. The six-game BIT.TRIP series - Beat, Core, Void, Runner, Flux, and Fate - will all be released on December 25. Candy 2048 Challenge is 2048, which itself is a disgusting rip-off of the genuinely original Threes!. You control CommanderVideo as he runs, jumps, slides, kicks, and more! How nice. The original Bit.Trip series is less than a week away from landing on Switch. Dungeonoid ($4.54 from $6.99 until 1/14) SuperMash ($3.99 from $19.99 until 1/3) It’s essentially the same game it was on mobile, but there’s nothing wrong with that. I hope you all have a marvelous Monday, and as always, thanks for reading! Mana Spark ($1.99 from $9.99 until 12/29) Bit.Trip Core - Wikipedia The game features characters and settings from more than 50 different indie games, such as Shovel Knight, VVVVVV, Teslagrad, the Bit.Trip series, and Freedom Planet. Toast Time: Smash Up! BIT.TRIP Series ($4.49 from $4.99 until 1/15) Death’s Hangover ($1.99 from $4.99 until 1/15) Barbarous: Tavern of Emyr ($1.99 from … The music and rhythm series quickly became popular, especially on the Nintendo Wii, and has sold over one million copies since its initial launch. 5 min read. Warlocks 2: God Slayers ($1.99 from $17.99 until 12/29) Roki ($11.99 from $19.99 until 1/1), Later Daters ($6.39 from $7.99 until 1/1) What is clear is that the style of the game is very different, and it’s in that respect that it pays the most homage to action flicks. From the perfectly named titles, with my favourites being Core, Fate and Flux, to the action-packed visuals that make even the less appetising portions interesting to look at, right through to the chiptune music that feels nostalgic yet fresh all in one fell swoop, Bit.Trip breathes and bleeds charm in a way that many indie Member Berries fail to. It was followed by Bit.Trip Core, which uses the d-pad to control the gameplay instead of motion controls. BIT.TRIP VOID – THE FULL BIT TRIP VOID is a synthetic exploration of rhythm and music as it relates to our daily lives and our moods. The Bit.Trip series is a staple in the indie game world. There are 40 brick-breaking levels, time attack levels, the usual assortment of power-ups to collect, some boss battles, a local co-op mode, and a rather superficial level-up system. Mortal Kombat 11 ($14.99 from $49.99 until 1/1) Each game revolves around the adventures of a character named "Commander Video", an… All six titles will be available on December 25 for around $4.99 each. BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. That said, Match Three: Pirates is like a freaking Will Wright game in terms of originality compared to Mindscape’s other offering of the day. Granted, not every single entry into the collection feels like it could be found on the original arcade machines, with Runner coming to mind in particular, but it stands out with its own drop-dead gorgeous backdrops and visuals, as well as its almost Super Meat Boy secret level aesthetic that feels more akin to the modern classics which is joyous in its own right. It looks cute but honestly I think the game doesn’t have enough depth or variety to keep you coming back for long. DungeonTop ($11.89 from $13.99 until 1/16) Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together! The PlayStation 4 download version was used for this review. BIT.TRIP RUNNER ended up being the most famous of this bunch, but they all have something to offer and really are best digested as one complete work. It probably needs more than that to sell itself on a platform that has as many great shooters as the Switch does, but if all you’re looking for is another solid bit of fire-and-forget, you’ll have a good time of it with Void Source. It looks like the entire Bit.Trip series of titles is heading to Nintendo Switch soon. With exciting modern and retro challenges, you can run through more than 50 … This is an epilogue to Professor Lupo and His Horrible Pets, a rather enjoyable little puzzle game. The original line of six BIT.TRIP games, sometimes collectively known as BIT.TRIP SAGA, are now available individually on the Switch. Bit.Trip Beat was the first in a series of six titles. You know, this is pretty good. Battle Chasers Nightwar ($15.99 from $39.99 until 1/1) The series … I guess if you’re tired of Minecraft, Dragon Quest Builders, and Cube Creator X, and have also exhausted Terraria and Junk Jack, and want something that runs a little better than PixArk… if all of those things, and you additionally don’t really care about your fifteen bucks? A copy of this game was provided by the publisher for review purposes. Atom RPG ($12.79 from $15.99 until 1/5) Enjoy new challenges presented within the familiar paddle-based gameplay which started the phenomenon known as BIT.TRIP. Check out some gameplay trailers below. The series has been started in 2009 and finished in 2011. The Legend of Dark Witch ($5.59 from $6.99 until 1/7) Scribblenauts Mega Pack ($7.99 from $39.99 until 1/1) So I’ve once again combed through and found a bunch of interesting sales as opposed to doing an exhaustive list. BEAT, CORE, VOID, RUNNER, FATE, FLUX are here! "The Flight Attendant" feels like the TV equivalent of summer beach reading, in mostly good ways. In the meantime, I recommend hitting up the eShop if you’re curious about a particular non-Nintendo game you don’t see on these lists. Bit.Trip, stylized BIT.TRIP, is a series of eight video games developed by Choice Provisions (or under their previous name Gaijin Games) and published by Aksys Games for the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, macOS, PS Vita, and PS4. Mushroom Quest ($1.99 from $2.99 until 12/29), Neon Caves ($1.99 from $3.99 until 12/29) The Bit.Trip series is available now on the Switch eShop It’s entirely possible that it went on sale and escaped my notice. Download the best games on Windows & Mac. Though despite this, he himself is only … It was designed by Alex Neuse, its art by Mike Roush, and its programming by Chris Osborn. And if you are also not sick of those yet, I think you will find this to be a fairly agreeable entry into the oeuvre. Extremely addictive “just one more time” gameplay! Trip arrangement of titles is making a beeline for Nintendo Switch soon. The unique nature of the craft and its weapons help this one stand out a bit, but only a little. Fishing Star World Tour ($17.99 from $29.99 until 1/14) You can also customize your own ship and use the usual power-ups to get a peg-leg up on difficult levels. Originally released individually as some of the first downloadable games for Wii, Bit.Trip became a cult favourite franchise of diverse rhythm-infused puzzling and platforming. That's what this collection ultimately excels at, offering a classic experience for everyone without the archaic, janky problems of days-gone-by, whether we want to admit that the ol' arcade titles weren't perfect. Feather ($4.89 from $9.99 until 1/13) Last Encounter ($2.49 from $14.99 until 1/11) Event Horizon ($1.99 from $5.99 until 12/29) Super Punch Patrol ($4.24 from $4.99 until 12/29) Each game is told from his point of view as he grows and develops as a person. All six games in the Bit.Trip series will be sold individually on the Nintendo Switch. Bit.Trip takes simplicity and does wonders with it. The Bit.Trip Series was initially released by Choice Provisions. Spirit Arena ($4.99 from $9.99 until 1/13) Command an elite anti-terrorist squad and kick down some doors to murder some bad guys and rescue hostages. As the final game in the BIT.TRIP series, you might expect BIT.TRIP FLUX to be yet another radical change of pace, but it’s actually more of an evolution of the first game in the series, BIT.TRIP BEAT. I guess the pixel art is well-done. A vast selection of titles, DRM-free, with free goodies, and lots of pure customer love. CommanderVideo’s journey begins in BIT.TRIP BEAT, the first entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning BIT.TRIP series. It looks like the entire Bit.Trip series of titles is heading to Nintendo Switch soon. Observer ($8.99 from $29.99 until 1/6) However, despite this ultimate finale that tests all your skills being the be-all-and-end-all, I found myself playing Bit.Trip Beat more than anything, purely because the simplicity of Pong toppled with the smooth and responsive motion controls was a treat that didn't need to try too hard, so it didn't. forma.8 ($1.99 from $9.99 until 1/13) Next Plants Vs. Zombies Game Likely Named ‘Battle For Neighborville’ After European Trademark Filed By EA. It is the second game in the Bit.Trip series, directly succeeding Bit.Trip Beat and preceding Bit.Trip Void, Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip Fate and Bit.Trip Flux. $4.99 The BIT.TRIP series comes full circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX, the final chapter of CommanderVideo’s soul-searching journey. ($1.99 from $9.99 until 12/29) The Demon Crystal ($2.99 from $9.99 until 1/10) Antiques Road Trip (TV Series 2010– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Uoris DX ($2.70 from $9.00 until 1/10) Zombie Hill Race ($1.99 from $9.99 until 1/16), Sales Ending Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 29th, Blazing Beaks ($1.99 from $14.99 until 12/29) It has a lot in common with the Mystery Dungeon series of games, but it falls well into the more lenient end of the pool. I simply didn’t think that the concept of zapping blocks to a beat was very note-worthy, but if there’s one thing I should have learned about this series by now it’s that you can never judge it based on concept. Dadish ($2.00 from $10.00 until 1/16) Blair Witch ($14.99 from $29.99 until 1/6) Each game has rhythm and music-based gameplay that "changes the dynamic with unique twists and mechanics. CommanderVideo and his epic journey has been told since the series launched on WiiWare back in 2009, and he has since guest appeared on numerous other indie projects and even had a collaboration called Bit.Trip Saga that released on the Nintendo 3DS that compiled all the games in the series. It's a tough question, but they figured it out with the Switch, making it a handheld must - lite users, this one's perfect for you. Roombo: First Blood ($1.99 from $4.99 until 1/13) BIT.TRIP RUNNER is the fastest, most exhilarating music/rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! BIT.TRIP FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series. CommanderVideo (sometimes written as COMMANDERVIDEO, or Commander Video with a space, and often referred to as CV for brevity sake) is the main character and mascot of the BIT.TRIP franchise, created by Choice Provisions (formerly Gaijin Games). Having the widescreen certainly did wonders and it, rather naturally, looks even better shrunk down onto the tablet. Hidden Folks ($2.99 from $11.99 until 1/8) And that is just fine by me, because how often do we see Devil Dice-like games these days? James is a writer from England who also works for TheGamer and CBR. However, the structuring of these games is fantastic, with each one easing you into a different arcade game, whether that's getting used to firing off a laser beam to take down enemies, deflecting white pixels in a Pong-style fashion or even becoming a black hole that you had to shrink at the perfect time, all to cultivate with Bit.Trip Flux. If you like brick breakers, you probably won’t hate this. There are two single-player modes, one more substantial than the other, plus a local multiplayer mode and an online mode. Lots of new releases, and so many sales that I again had to curate a little bit to make things easier to manage. "These games make for a fun time-killer, but they're also a treat to master. Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon so that we can continue to do what we love doing. While its inspiration probably isn’t familiar to many people out there, this is pretty clearly riffing off of the classic Devil Dice. Gunbrick: Reloaded ($7.49 from $14.99 until 1/5) The BIT.TRIP titles have been wildly popular on WiiWare, but despite being able to purchase the games individually, fans of the series have been clamoring … The biggest gripe I have is that all of these games are being sold in separate packages rather than a complete collection with a menu differentiating them - having many Bit.Trips flooding my Switch Home screen was a little bit obtuse and certainly made jumping from one to the other less user-friendly. Farabel ($1.99 from $9.99 until 12/29) Infectious Madness of Dekker ($6.49 from $12.99 until 1/7), Atari Flashback Classics ($15.99 from $39.99 until 1/7) Submerged ($1.99 from $9.99 until 1/5) In a surprise set of listings on the eShop yesterday, all six of the Bit.Trip Saga titles have been confirmed for a December 25, 2020, release on Nintendo’s hybrid console. The BIT.TRIP series comes full circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX, the final chapter of CommanderVideo’s soul-searching journey. Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party ($44.99 from $59.99 until 1/12) →. 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