Runner 2: Dance Your Way to the Finish Line

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (or Runner 2) is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Gaijin Games. It’s a sequel to Bit.Trip Runner.

The goal of the game is to guide your character to the end of the level. If you got hit by one of the obstacles you will be bounce back to the starting point (or most recent the check point) and have to play the level all over again. You will have to jump over, slide under, kick through and spin around obstacles in order to arrive safely at the finish.

Runner 2 is divided into 5 themed worlds, each with 14 regular levels and 5 bonus stages, all with fantastic environments in adorable art style.

Although the gameplay is very simple, it’s insanely addictive!! I always end up playing this game for hours, when I just intended to play a round or 2. The obstacles are sequenced in time with a background track, and it plays a note or musical sequence as you pass it. You can get even higher score if you dance between the obstacles. These little features just make it more delightful when playing the game. Sometimes a simple game mechanic and creativity is all it takes to create a fascinating game.