BIT.TRIP FLUX Critic Reviews

Bit.Trip FLUX is perfect.

Any Wii owner who is even mildly interested would do well to pick Bit.Trip FLUX up.

It's made for longer sessions of slowly learning patterns and improving, until suddenly you break through a pattern that looked impossible at first, second, and third glances.

BIT.TRIP FLUX is a great example of how old-school video gaming can be every bit as relevant today as it was 30 years ago and provides the perfect ending to one of the most unique and engaging video game series ever created.

A satisfying ending to one of WiiWare's few success stories and an inspired mix of retro and modern presentation and gameplay.

Flux tries to return to the origin of the series, in a risky but interesting twist which achieves to engage the player. It mantains the high difficulty level of all the series, but changes some gameplay features that eliminate frustration.

Because of its genuine old-school vibe and high difficulty level, gamers new to the Bit.Trip series may be immune to Flux's charms. But if you're up to the challenge and are looking for a downloadable title with a true retro feel with some stellar, rave-inspiring music, you will have a blast with Bit.Trip Flux.

Even if it's just a remake of the first chapter, Bit.Trip Flux represents the climax of the series and a very appropriate conclusion for the wonderful videogaming experience that Bit.Trip is.

Excepting the continued unfortunate lack of online support, Bit.Trip Flux is in every way an improvement over the original Bit.Trip Beat. It's a worthy sequel to the title that started it all, and a welcome way to bring this two-year WiiWare journey to a close.

Bit.Trip Flux is greater than the sum of its parts, though. It might be very similar to Gaijin Games' first title, but it shows growth - both in the character arc of Commander Video and the evolution of the series.

For my part, Flux and its five forebears offer something totally unique within the video game world – a breath of fresh air that is especially welcome on a service like WiiWare. If you're ready for a challenge, give the game a try.

A fitting way to end a sensational bunch of games.

Absolutely brutal, but politely, addictively so.

But as ultra hardcore as Flux remains, concessions have finally been introduced, such as checkpoints, and the ability to select each mission at your leisure.

It looks and sounds good, but it's as shallow and frustrating as a conversation with Louie Spence.