Although I kind of enjoy the challenge it presents.Arkanoid is an arcade game developed by Taito in 1986. It expanded upon Atari's Breakout games of the 1970s by adding power-ups, different types of bricks, a variety of level layouts, and visual layering and depth. The player controls the "Vaus", a space vessel that acts as the game's "paddle" which prevents a ball from falling from the playing field, attempting to bounce it against a number of bricks. In Japan, the Gamest Awards gave it the Silver Award for being one of the four best games of 1986, along with Taito's own Bubble Bobble, Sega's Fantasy Zone and Tecmo's Rygar. In Europe, it was reviewed by Clare Edgeley in the December 1986 issue of Computer and Video Games, where she compared it to Pong and Space Invaders in its simplicty and addictiveNESs. incredible!" It named the NES version the Best Arcade Translation for the console that year, praising the graphics and play mechanics. The game was reviewed in 1989 in Dragon #144 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. Arkanoid DS does things a little differently: You get only one ball, ever, and if you lose it then its game over. The NES version of Arkanoid was originally packaged with what is considered one of the rarest of all NES controllers, the Vaus Controller: a small gray controller featuring one button, a small spinner, an adjustment port, and the Taito logo. It features a ton of stages and unlockable stuff like backgrounds, sound effects, and ships. A number of energy barriers that span the bottom of the screen make it impossible. It will take quite a while to finish this game off.
#ARKANOID DS GAME UPDATE#
Though not as glossy as 'Space Invaders Extreme'(another Taito update from Square Enix), brick-breaker Arkanoid DS takes advantage of the DS hardware more than its classic-reborn cousin by offering a vertical playing field and a touch-control option.
Relive the arcade action of Arkanoid with the new kid on the block – Arkanoid DS!
Arkanoid DS also supports Single Card Play, allowing you to compete against a friend even if they don’t own a copy of the game.Īnd if you really think you’re without equal in your Arkanoid skills, prove it by uploading your best scores to an online leader board via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. For the ultimate test of your Arkanoid aptitude, the game features an extensive multiplayer mode that invites you to face-off against up to three friends for wireless block-breaking battles. Smash your way through 140 frantic levels in Clear Mode or put your all-round, block-busting abilities to the test by facing a new set of rules on every stage in Quest Mode.
As you progress, you’ll rack up points that can be exchanged for customisable goodies like backgrounds, sound effects, new kinds of blocks and more! Popular power-up items from the original game, as well as some brand new ones, will give you an added edge as you break through the blocks in your path. Originally an arcade hit, Arkanoid is reborn on DS with Touch Screen control, stacks of colourful levels and a distinctive new style. Prepare for classic block-breaking action with a new twist in Arkanoid DS.
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