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Bit Trip Runner

Bit.Trip RunnerDevelopers
Engines
Release dates
WindowsFebruary 28, 2011
macOS (OS X)February 28, 2011
LinuxDecember 13, 2011
Taxonomy
SeriesBit.Trip
Wii - Bit.Trip Runner - Sound Effects - The #1 source for video game sounds on the internet! CommanderVideo sprints into the fourth phase of his metaphysical journey in BIT.TRIP RUNNER. Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! A Chrome theme based on the popular indie game Bit.Trip Runner by Gaijin Games.
See full list on gogunlocked.com. Dec 27, 2020 CommanderVideo sprints into the fourth phase of his metaphysical journey in BIT.TRIP RUNNER. Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech!
Bit.Trip
Bit.Trip Beat2010
Bit.Trip Runner2011
Bit.Trip Core2012
Bit.Trip Void2012
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien2013
Bit.Trip Fate2013
Bit.Trip Flux2014
Runner32018
Bit.trip Runner Retro Challenge2Game data
5Audio
6Other information
7Other information
Warnings
 The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.General information
GOG.com Community Discussions for game seriesGOG.com Support PageSteam Community DiscussionsAvailability[edit]SourceDRMNotesKeysOS
Amazon.com
GamersGate
GOG.com
Humble Store
Steam
Developer website (unavailable) Includes soundtrack. 
Mac App Store (unavailable)
Game data[edit]Configuration file(s) location[edit]SystemLocation
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%BIT.TRIP RUNNER
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/
~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux ~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam /userdata//63710/remote/
Steam Play (Linux)/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/[Note 1]
 This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.Save game data location[edit]SystemLocation
Windows userdata63710
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/
~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux ~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam Play (Linux)/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/[Note 1]

Developers
Engines
Release dates
Windows	February 28, 2011
macOS (OS X)	February 28, 2011
Linux	December 13, 2011
Taxonomy
Series	Bit.Trip

Bit.Trip
Bit.Trip Beat	2010
Bit.Trip Runner	2011
Bit.Trip Core	2012
Bit.Trip Void	2012
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien	2013
Bit.Trip Fate	2013
Bit.Trip Flux	2014
Runner3	2018

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Amazon.com
GamersGate
GOG.com
Humble Store
Steam
Developer website (unavailable)	Includes soundtrack.
Mac App Store (unavailable)

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%BIT.TRIP RUNNER
macOS (OS X)	~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/ ~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux	~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam	/userdata//63710/remote/
Steam Play (Linux)	/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

System	Location
Windows	userdata63710
macOS (OS X)	~/Library/Application Support/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/ ~/Documents/BIT.TRIP RUNNER/game.cfg
Linux	~/.gaijin_games/bit.trip.runner/
Steam Play (Linux)	/steamapps/compatdata/63710/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

 The save games are cross-platformSave game cloud syncing[edit]

SystemNativeNotes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Video[edit]Bit.trip RunnerGeneral settings.
Graphics featureStateWSGFNotes
Widescreen resolution Always runs in 16:9. 21:9 and wider are stretched 16:9.
Multi-monitorStretched from 16:9.
Ultra-widescreenStretched from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowedSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS60 FPS cap. Game also has motion blurring issues with refresh rates above 60 Hz.[citation needed]
Input[edit]Keyboard and mouseStateNotes
RemappingThe game features multiple different keymaps.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller supportXInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remappingSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
DualShock 4 controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Audio[edit]Audio featureStateNotes
Separate volume controlsNo sound options whatsoever.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
LocalizationsLanguageUIAudioSubNotes
English
Other information[edit]Configuration[edit]A few further settings are available in the file game.cfg.
NameValueDescription
FullscreenYes, NoSets whether to run the game in fullscreen or windowed mode.
Resolution x  x  @ Desired resolution in fullscreen, depth and refresh rate are optional.
WindowSize x Desired resolution when windowed.
VSyncYes, NoEnables vertical sync.
EnableVibrationYes, NoEnables gamepad vibration.
SoundDeviceGeneric Software, plus others based on your sound card.Requests a specific sound device to be used, can be used to work around driver problems.
ForceFixedFunctionYes, NoOffloads some function to the CPU to run on older graphics cards. Not officially supported.
Other information[edit]API[edit]Technical specsSupportedNotes
Direct3D9
Executable32-bit64-bitNotes
Windows
macOS (OS X)This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.[1]
Linux
Middleware[edit]System requirements[edit]Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)XP SP3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)10.6.3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Otherlibsdl1.2debian
Notes↑ 1.01.1File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata//63710/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (63710) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References↑GOG.com - BIT.TRIP Runner - last accessed on 2021-07-24'Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.'
See if you can stop playing this epic adventure as you weave your way through levels
 Download $ 9.99 PC Game offers a free review and price comparison service. PC Game is not an official representative nor the developer of this videogame.
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Category(ies):Action, Indie
Type: game 
Works under:
Developer(s):
Release Date: Feb 28, 2011 
Required Age: 0 
Price: 9.99 USD 
Tags:
Languages: English 
BIT.TRIP RUNNER is the fastest, most exhilarating music/rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech! Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together! RUNNER is the fourth chapter in the award-winning and critically acclaimed BIT.TRIP series. You control CommanderVideo as he runs, jumps, slides, kicks, and more! Extremely addictive 'just one more time' gameplay! With exciting modern and retro challenges, you can run through more than 50 levels! Chiptune supergroup Anamanaguchi makes a guest appearance! Join CommanderVideo in BIT.TRIP RUNNER on his most epic journey yet! Key Steam features: Leaderboards! Achievements! Brand New Easy and Hard Modes! 
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System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Graphics feature	State	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution	Always runs in 16:9. 21:9 and wider are stretched 16:9.
Multi-monitor	Stretched from 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen	Stretched from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS	60 FPS cap. Game also has motion blurring issues with refresh rates above 60 Hz.^{[citation needed]}

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping	The game features multiple different keymaps.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support	XInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

DualShock 4 controllers	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Generic/other controllers	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls	No sound options whatsoever.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English

Name	Value	Description
Fullscreen	Yes, No	Sets whether to run the game in fullscreen or windowed mode.
Resolution	x x @	Desired resolution in fullscreen, depth and refresh rate are optional.
WindowSize	x	Desired resolution when windowed.
VSync	Yes, No	Enables vertical sync.
EnableVibration	Yes, No	Enables gamepad vibration.
SoundDevice	Generic Software, plus others based on your sound card.	Requests a specific sound device to be used, can be used to work around driver problems.
ForceFixedFunction	Yes, No	Offloads some function to the CPU to run on older graphics cards. Not officially supported.

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)	This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work* on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.*^[1]
Linux

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3
Processor (CPU)	2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	100 MB
Video card (GPU)	128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)	Stereo output

macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.6.3
Processor (CPU)	2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	100 MB
Video card (GPU)	128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.1 compatible Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)	Stereo output

Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)	Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
Processor (CPU)	2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	100 MB
Video card (GPU)	128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.1 compatible Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)	Stereo output
Other	libsdl1.2debian

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 The save games are cross-platformSave game cloud syncing[edit]SystemNativeNotes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Video[edit]Bit.trip RunnerGeneral settings.
Graphics featureStateWSGFNotes
Widescreen resolution Always runs in 16:9. 21:9 and wider are stretched 16:9.
Multi-monitorStretched from 16:9.
Ultra-widescreenStretched from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowedSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS60 FPS cap. Game also has motion blurring issues with refresh rates above 60 Hz.[citation needed]
Input[edit]Keyboard and mouseStateNotes
RemappingThe game features multiple different keymaps.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller supportXInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remappingSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
DualShock 4 controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllersSee the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Audio[edit]Audio featureStateNotes
Separate volume controlsNo sound options whatsoever.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
LocalizationsLanguageUIAudioSubNotes
English
Other information[edit]Configuration[edit]A few further settings are available in the file game.cfg.
NameValueDescription
FullscreenYes, NoSets whether to run the game in fullscreen or windowed mode.
Resolution x  x  @ Desired resolution in fullscreen, depth and refresh rate are optional.
WindowSize x Desired resolution when windowed.
VSyncYes, NoEnables vertical sync.
EnableVibrationYes, NoEnables gamepad vibration.
SoundDeviceGeneric Software, plus others based on your sound card.Requests a specific sound device to be used, can be used to work around driver problems.
ForceFixedFunctionYes, NoOffloads some function to the CPU to run on older graphics cards. Not officially supported.
Other information[edit]API[edit]Technical specsSupportedNotes
Direct3D9
Executable32-bit64-bitNotes
Windows
macOS (OS X)This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.[1]
Linux
Middleware[edit]System requirements[edit]Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)XP SP3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)10.6.3
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
Processor (CPU)2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device)Stereo output
Otherlibsdl1.2debian
Notes↑ 1.01.1File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata//63710/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (63710) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References↑GOG.com - BIT.TRIP Runner - last accessed on 2021-07-24'Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.'
See if you can stop playing this epic adventure as you weave your way through levels
 Download $ 9.99 PC Game offers a free review and price comparison service. PC Game is not an official representative nor the developer of this videogame.
-
Category(ies):Action, Indie
Type: game 
Works under:
Developer(s):
Release Date: Feb 28, 2011 
Required Age: 0 
Price: 9.99 USD 
Tags:
Languages: English 
BIT.TRIP RUNNER is the fastest, most exhilarating music/rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech! Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together! RUNNER is the fourth chapter in the award-winning and critically acclaimed BIT.TRIP series. You control CommanderVideo as he runs, jumps, slides, kicks, and more! Extremely addictive 'just one more time' gameplay! With exciting modern and retro challenges, you can run through more than 50 levels! Chiptune supergroup Anamanaguchi makes a guest appearance! Join CommanderVideo in BIT.TRIP RUNNER on his most epic journey yet! Key Steam features: Leaderboards! Achievements! Brand New Easy and Hard Modes! 
Similar Games Improved team-based gameplay with new characters, bigger maps, custom skins, better weapons and user modifications
Sandbox physics mod for Half-Life 2 that became so popular that it was made into a standalone release
Crime pays more with every challenging heist scenario plus new customizable weapons and character masks
The action-packed fifth main installment in a world-renowned series, complete with single player and multiplayer modes
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