- March 25, 2025
- Choice Provisions
Breakout Beyond
Honestly after such a long development process I wasn’t even sure what Breakout Beyond would even feel like when all was said and done, but I’m real glad the final product is as satisfying to play as it should be. Sure, we may have gotten three breakout games in the past five years, but each of them have their own merits supporting the classic brick breaking gameplay loop, and I think of the three I prefer Beyond’s stage based structure the most. The little handcrafted layouts of each stage, the potential for combos and racking up points for the online leaderboards, and the calm vibe of the entire game just leads to a very fun package for Breakout fans.
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Breakout Beyond is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Choice Provisions and was released on March 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
Breakout is back! In this neon-drenched take on the classic, you’ll need to literally break through each puzzle by clearing bricks to breach the final goal. Rack up a combo and create spectacular light shows alone or with a friend.
- Unique horizontal layout and modern twist on the classic Breakout gameplay with a fresh perspective and tactical power-ups.
- Bright, colorful, and visually appealing neon aesthetic with solid retro sound design that enhances the arcade atmosphere.
- Engaging level design with 72 handcrafted levels in Voyage mode, scoring and combo mechanics, plus an unlockable Endless mode with leaderboards.
- Controls often feel slippery or imprecise, especially with controllers; sensitivity adjustments are necessary but not always sufficient.
- Neon visual effects and CRT filters can make the ball hard to track, causing strain and occasional frustration during fast-paced action.
- Replayability is limited due to locked modes requiring level completion to unlock, lack of initial access to Endless mode with power-ups, and some pacing/design issues like forced slowdowns and stun mechanics.
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16 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay combines elements from classic and modern Breakout titles with unique mechanics like ball spin and screen scrolling, adding tactical depth and freshness. While some find the neon art style and stun mechanic distracting, the inclusion of power-ups, score-chasing, and focus abilities enhances replayability and challenge. Overall, the stage-based structure and blend of old and new gameplay elements offer an engaging experience for both newcomers and fans.
“Fans of the original and Recharged will be pleased to find an entirely new game comprised of elements from both the original and the more recently released Breakout Recharged, as well as enough new game mechanics to keep things interesting for those of us who have played the predecessors.”
“And the little changes to gameplay like putting a spin on the ball and the screen scrolling with each hit really makes it something unique!”
“Breakout Beyond is an interesting reimagination of the classic breakout arcade game on its side with a distracting neon art style and awkward gameplay.”
“I initially enjoyed the game but it quickly became clear that there was no reason to score chase and therefore no reason to not spam the slow down mechanic to get through the levels.”
“The focus ability is very important, especially when the ball becomes so erratic it would be nearly impossible to track it normally, so by 'focusing' the gameplay slows down.”
Breakout Beyond (Steam)
Honestly after such a long development process I wasn’t even sure what Breakout Beyond would even feel like when all was said and done, but I’m real glad the final product is as satisfying to play as it should be. Sure, we may have gotten three breakout games in the past five years, but each of them have their own merits supporting the classic brick breaking gameplay loop, and I think of the three I prefer Beyond’s stage based structure the most. The little handcrafted layouts of each stage, the potential for combos and racking up points for the online leaderboards, and the calm vibe of the entire game just leads to a very fun package for Breakout fans.
80%Breakout Beyond (Nintendo Switch)
It’s hard to mess up Breakout as it remains fun after all these years (decades even), but darn if Choice Provisions nearly did with their inexplicable decision to lock content, including online leaderboards. The fact that the game still succeeds despite this blunder is a testament to their talent and the timeless source material.
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Breakout Beyond is a arcade action adventure game.
Breakout Beyond is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Breakout Beyond was released on March 25, 2025.
Breakout Beyond was developed by Choice Provisions.
Breakout Beyond has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Breakout Beyond for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.
Breakout Beyond is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Breakout: Recharged, Shatter, N, 30XX, Tetris Effect: Connected and others.