Break Arcade Games Out
- September 20, 2019
- Dan Zaidan
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and addictive twist on the classic Breakout, providing a nostalgic experience for players.
- It's free to play and offers a variety of game modes, making it a great time killer.
- The simple graphics and satisfying sound effects enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There are no options to adjust screen size or mute the music, which can be quite annoying.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for those unfamiliar with Breakout-style gameplay.
- It suffers from bugs and control issues, such as the paddle not responding accurately to mouse movements.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack and sound effects as enjoyable and nostalgic, others express frustration over the lack of volume controls and the repetitive nature of the background music, which can become annoying. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others due to its incessant presence.
“This game is very awesome and it has the best music and sound to it. I would have to say that this game gets a 10 out of 10 for the best things to add in the game. It's still awesome, like wow, in a good way. Thanks for making this game to the people who did a well done good job with this.”
“I still remember playing this game on my dad's keypad phone as a child, and now playing a simple but redefined version of it on PC is great. The game has a nice soundtrack, and the sound that the ball makes as it ricochets around the area is just satisfying to the ears.”
“(mainly music assets though, I think it could be squished even more)”
“I was not able to change the screen size or turn off the incessant music and whistling of the ball.”
“The background music will get on your nerves; there are no mute or volume controls that I could see.”
“It's good, but how the hell do I turn down the music?”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple yet fitting for the game's style, with a neat aesthetic that complements the challenging levels. Players appreciate the minimalistic design, noting that it could run on low-end devices while still providing enjoyable variations.
“The graphics are very simple, but fitting for the style, and the different levels can be challenging to complete.”
“Neat but simple graphics; could run on a toaster. Fun variants, love it.”
“The graphics are very simple, but fitting for the style.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to modern standards.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves maneuvering a paddle to bounce a ball and break bricks, reminiscent of classic arcade games. While the game is simple and short, it suffers from control issues and lacks features like options and tutorials, yet it is praised for its clever concept.
“Although it's a very short game and very simple in terms of design and gameplay, it has a great concept and a clever spin on 1970s and 1980s classics.”
“Although it's a very short game and very simple in terms of design and gameplay, it has some flaws such as bugs and missing features (no options, tutorial, etc.) and is hard to control. A mouse, not a touchpad, is strongly recommended.”
“Gameplay consists of moving your paddle from left to right to bounce the ball off it and destroy all the bricks in the level.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered stable for a free title, but users report occasional bugs, particularly when swiping too quickly, which can disrupt gameplay.
“It's free, so I didn't expect much, but the game is quite buggy. If you swipe too fast, it breaks the game for some reason.”
“The stability is really lacking; I often experience crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
“I encountered frequent glitches that made it hard to enjoy the game. It feels like it needs a lot more polish.”
