Whoever decided it was a good idea to not have checkpoints. - Page 8

Pasky · 12-14-2011, 03:59 AM

I think you babies would have never played games during the NES era if you're crying about checkpoints.

LemonLimeMan · 12-15-2011, 01:51 AM

The only thing that irks me is that there is no checkpoints in boss stage (world one boss, have not gotten past yet.) It just annoys me that after I knock off the 2 crystals I get hit by the ufo spam and sent back to the beginning with is annoying tiny gaps and then waiting for the boss to show up. When the ship just floats for a moment after a hit would be a logical place for a checkpoint in my opinion. I don't know how this would apply to the other bosses given that I can't finish the first one.

Hi2u! Tw1TcH · 12-15-2011, 02:15 AM

I remember challenging myself to beat the original Super Mario Bros without skipping any levels and not dieing once.

Phoenix210 · 12-15-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasky

I think you babies would have never played games during the NES era if you're crying about checkpoints.

Don't compare NES games with this frustrating crap.
I would play through Ninja Gaiden any time over BTR.

AntonioR · 12-16-2011, 03:06 PM

Checkpoints ? Seriously !? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Marioface5 · 12-16-2011, 05:44 PM

There should be checkpoints in an easy mode or something. I like the idea of the game, but it's just too frustrating to restart such a long level over a little mistake. Super Meat Boy is an example of how difficulty should be done, short levels with instant respawns that are based on skill.

serieus1 · 12-16-2011, 08:10 PM

Now the first 10 levels were easy for me, even on perfect, and then I hit Odyssey. Wow, what a challenge!! I've gone back to easy and normal and have beaten it, but have yet to perfect it. That level is unforgivingly good.

If the game was easy, I'd play it and then put it away forever, but the challenge keeps me coming back. Challenge equates to fun in my book, if you ain't being challenged by the games you play then it would seem that either you love boredom or you're a poor sport for losing to AI.

guizhang · 12-17-2011, 04:25 AM

i'm glad this game didn't have checkpoints/instant respawns. it made beating it much more satisfying

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52pickup · 12-17-2011, 06:48 AM

Well since this is the only thread that is alive, can anyone tell me how to fix my pink background?

There is no "AppData" folder in my Users folder and I don't see a "Bit.Trip" folder, or something, either.

kalirion · 12-17-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 52pickup

Well since this is the only thread that is alive, can anyone tell me how to fix my pink background?

There is no "AppData" folder in my Users folder and I don't see a "Bit.Trip" folder, or something, either.

Start->Run->%APPDATA%

Redtide · 12-17-2011, 12:48 PM

Checkpoints would only slightly alleviate the boring trial and error monotony of the game. Pressing 4 buttons to the same visual stimuli with music that doesn't change significantly until near the end of the level just isn't fun and making people go back for 3 minutes isn't going to make them feel challenged, just bored.

I've beaten way harder games than this but those had something to keep me hooked. Bit.Trip Runner is just Simon Says on a platformer.

guizhang · 12-17-2011, 02:13 PM

i think there's only 1 stage in the game that even goes up to 3 minutes..?

there really is no trial and error involved in btr. i've cleared stages on my first try about half the time throughout the game. if you want trial and error play limbo. there is literally no way to prepare yourself for the traps in that game.

i do however think that music plays a big role. all your actions will be on beat, and if you keep that in mind it'll help tremendously.

JimD · 07-14-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by s3ngaija

should be fired.

A life system would have worked better but I see what you mean.

xLiquid · 07-14-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by s3ngaija

should be fired.

so true. i rage so much at this game

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12-14-2011, 03:59 AM	#106
Pasky Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 6 Posts: 208	I think you babies would have never played games during the NES era if you're crying about checkpoints.

12-15-2011, 01:51 AM	#107
LemonLimeMan Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 47 Posts: 721	The only thing that irks me is that there is no checkpoints in boss stage (world one boss, have not gotten past yet.) It just annoys me that after I knock off the 2 crystals I get hit by the ufo spam and sent back to the beginning with is annoying tiny gaps and then waiting for the boss to show up. When the ship just floats for a moment after a hit would be a logical place for a checkpoint in my opinion. I don't know how this would apply to the other bosses given that I can't finish the first one.

12-15-2011, 02:15 AM	#108
Hi2u! Tw1TcH Join Date: Dec 2005 Reputation: 793 Posts: 5,767	I remember challenging myself to beat the original Super Mario Bros without skipping any levels and not dieing once.

12-16-2011, 03:06 PM	#110
AntonioR Join Date: Mar 2011 Reputation: 4 Posts: 32	Checkpoints ? Seriously !? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

12-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#111
Marioface5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Reputation: 21 Posts: 292	There should be checkpoints in an easy mode or something. I like the idea of the game, but it's just too frustrating to restart such a long level over a little mistake. Super Meat Boy is an example of how difficulty should be done, short levels with instant respawns that are based on skill.

12-16-2011, 08:10 PM	#112
serieus1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 906 Posts: 2,059	Now the first 10 levels were easy for me, even on perfect, and then I hit Odyssey. Wow, what a challenge!! I've gone back to easy and normal and have beaten it, but have yet to perfect it. That level is unforgivingly good. If the game was easy, I'd play it and then put it away forever, but the challenge keeps me coming back. Challenge equates to fun in my book, if you ain't being challenged by the games you play then it would seem that either you love boredom or you're a poor sport for losing to AI.

12-17-2011, 04:25 AM	#113
guizhang Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 8 Posts: 15	i'm glad this game didn't have checkpoints/instant respawns. it made beating it much more satisfying .

12-17-2011, 06:48 AM	#114
52pickup Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 48 Posts: 528	Well since this is the only thread that is alive, can anyone tell me how to fix my pink background? There is no "AppData" folder in my Users folder and I don't see a "Bit.Trip" folder, or something, either.

12-17-2011, 12:48 PM	#116
Redtide Join Date: Jul 2008 Reputation: 366 Posts: 4,113	Checkpoints would only slightly alleviate the boring trial and error monotony of the game. Pressing 4 buttons to the same visual stimuli with music that doesn't change significantly until near the end of the level just isn't fun and making people go back for 3 minutes isn't going to make them feel challenged, just bored. I've beaten way harder games than this but those had something to keep me hooked. Bit.Trip Runner is just Simon Says on a platformer.

12-17-2011, 02:13 PM	#117
guizhang Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 8 Posts: 15	i think there's only 1 stage in the game that even goes up to 3 minutes..? there really is no trial and error involved in btr. i've cleared stages on my first try about half the time throughout the game. if you want trial and error play limbo. there is literally no way to prepare yourself for the traps in that game. i do however think that music plays a big role. all your actions will be on beat, and if you keep that in mind it'll help tremendously.