Arcade Archives: Quester (2026)

Developer: Namco Limited
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A classic arcade brick breaker where you pilot a spacecraft to clear blocks, with the ball splitting into multiple pieces for increasing chaos.

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About

"Quester" is a brick breaker released by Namco Limited (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1987. Your goal is to safely return to Earth by piloting the spacecraft and defeating the mysterious space organisms（blocks） that obstruct your path. The ball can split into multiple pieces if it continues to bounce off the walls. Use various power-up items to your advantage and aim to clear all 33 rounds!

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