Underplayed Gems

Arkanoid DS (2008)

Arkanoid DS cover
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Puzzle
Rating
3.3 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

Bounce a ball to smash bricks in this timeless arcade game with power-ups, enemies, and escalating challenges.

arcaderetroclassicfast-pacedpick-up-and-playactionnostalgia

About

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. The ball striking a brick causes the brick to disappear. When all the bricks are gone, the player goes to the next level, where another pattern of bricks appears. There are a number of variations (bricks that have to be hit multiple times, flying enemy ships, etc.) and power-up capsules to enhance the Vaus (expand the Vaus, multiply the number of balls, equip a laser cannon, break directly to the next level, etc.), but the gameplay remains the same.

Trailer

Screenshots

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