Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Release
Windows, OS X, Linux
WW: February 26, 2013
Wii U
NA: February 26, 2013
EU: April 11, 2013
AU: August 22, 2013
Xbox 360
WW: February 27, 2013
PlayStation 3
NA: March 5, 2013
EU: August 21, 2013
iOS
WW: October 31, 2013
PlayStation Vita
WW: December 17, 2013
PlayStation 4
WW: February 24, 2016
Nintendo Switch
WW: February 29, 2024
Genre(s)
Platform
Mode(s)
Single-player
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, generally shortened as Runner2, is a 2013 side-scrolling platformer developed by Gaijin Games. The game is the direct sequel to Bit.Trip Runner and has been released as a downloadable title available on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360 and Wii U consoles, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux and on iOS, as well as PlayStation 4 in 2016 and Nintendo Switch in 2024. The PC, Mac, Linux, and Wii U versions were self-published by Gaijin Games, and the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions were published by Aksys Games.
Cutscenes and menus are narrated by Charles Martinet.
While Runner2 has a lot in common with its predecessor, its polygonal graphics mark a significant departure from past entries in the Bit.Trip series. In an interview with Push Square, Gaijin Games co-founder Mike Roush cited the studio's urge to “spread its wings a bit” as the inspiration behind the change.[1]
Runner2 has been well received by video game critics.[2] A sequel, Runner3, released in 2018 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC.
^Wahlgren, Jon (April 18, 2012). "Interview: Gaijin Games - RUNNER 2". Push Square.
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, generally shortened as Runner2, is a 2013 side-scrolling platformer developed by Gaijin Games...
in Time, and narrated the cutscenes and menus for the 2013 video game Runner2 and Runner3, appearing as a hidden playable character in the latter. Martinet...
game developed by Choice Provisions. A sequel to Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, Runner3 is part of the Bit.Trip series...
Computec. March 2013. Ben Lee (14 March 2013). "Downloadable game reviews: Runner2, Showdown Effect, Nano Assault EX". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications...
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cycle, Gaijin Games completed the hit sequel to RUNNER, Runner2 on February 26, 2013. Runner2 sold over 1 million units within the first year. In June...
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the video games Bit.Trip Runner, Bit.Trip Fate, and Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, as well as in Spelunky, Dust: An Elysian...
Issue 1. Josef is included in the "Good Friends" Character DLC pack for Runner2. Josef is featured as an assist character in the upcoming fighting game...
exclusive to the Xbox Live Arcade version. He also makes an appearance in Runner2 as a DLC character. Spelunky was a commercial success, selling over one...
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– via Twitter. "Limited Run #44: Runner2 (PS4)". Limited Run Games. Retrieved May 27, 2017. "Limited Run #43: Runner2 (Vita)". Limited Run Games. Retrieved...
downloadable content package as a playable character for Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. A cameo of Raz appears in Alice: Madness...
Steam. Quote appears as a downloadable character in Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. Curly Brace appears as a bonus playable...
21, 2012 Corecell Technology PlayStation 3 (PSN) Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien March 5, 2013 Gaijin Games PlayStation 3...
September 2022. Lee, Ben (14 March 2013). "Downloadable game reviews: Runner2, Showdown Effect, Nano Assault EX". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications...
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