Breakout Invaders

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Breakout Invaders is a single player action game. It was developed by DreamsSoftGames and was released on April 24, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"Breakout Invaders" is a fun fusion between two classic game genres: "Breakout" and "Space Invaders".

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Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique concept combining Breakout and Space Invaders with a large variety of levels and some interesting power-ups.
Engaging enough for breakout fans who enjoy arcade-style gameplay and level variety.
Inclusion of upgrade system and leaderboards adds some depth and replayability.

Poorly executed physics and controls with floaty paddle, inconsistent ball behavior, and sloppy hit detection.
Subpar graphics with low resolution, jerky movement, and awkward 3D perspective that often obscures the ball.
Numerous bugs, crashes, long loading times, repetitive sound effects, and overall lack of polish make the experience frustrating.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics are notably outdated, featuring low-poly, fixed low-resolution visuals that evoke a retro 1998-style look with no options for resolution or settings adjustments. Users found the visuals uninspired and below modern PC standards, contributing to a sluggish and jerky experience that fails to innovate within its genre. Overall, the graphical presentation is a significant downgrade compared to similar or previous series titles.
- “Breakout Invaders is a breakout/space invaders arcade game ripoff featuring 3D graphics and a variety of weapons and upgrades as you destroy a series of 3D structures and moving blocks.”
- “What I would call 'extreme retro' right down to the graphics style.”
- “The third in the series had a major graphics update.”
- “While an attempt was made at decent 3d graphics, it's very low poly and fixed low resolution, far below minimum standards for PC.”
- “4:3, no resolution settings, bad menus, graphical bugs, jerky movement (not sure if low framerate or just faulty design), looks like a game from 1998, uninspired gameplay that adds nothing to the breakout genre.”
- “The game felt sluggish with my mouse (a Razer Naga), the graphics are a retrograde step when compared to the likes of games like Magic Ball 2, 3 and 4, Strikeball 2 and 3 (to name just a few of the more well known ones - for some reason Alawar changed the name of the Magic Ball series to Smash Frenzy).”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The gameplay is widely criticized for feeling disjointed and poorly executed, with many describing it as low quality, buggy, and uninspired. While the core mechanics have potential, the game's overall design and presentation detract significantly from the experience.
- “It's a good game with solid mechanics.”
- “It really makes it feel like a collection of mini games instead of modes built around the basic mechanics of breakout and would have benefited from having them as extra features instead of being forced into the base game.”
- “It's a shame, it could have been a decent little throwback but the devs spread themselves too thin and chose quantity over the quality of the gameplay.”
- “4:3, no resolution settings, bad menus, graphical bugs, jerky movement (not sure if low framerate or just faulty design), looks like a game from 1998, uninspired gameplay that adds nothing to the breakout genre.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed opinions, with some players praising it as a highlight, while others find it repetitive and inconsistent in quality. Overall, it ranges from good to mediocre but remains one of the more positively noted aspects.
- “The only thing I like about this game is the music; it's really good compared to the rest.”
- “Music in the game is a mixed bag, ranging from good to terrible.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game starts off somewhat engaging but quickly becomes tedious and boring, with slow pacing early on leading to a loss of interest before significant progression.
- “Should be a fun and innovative throwback, but it just turns tedious and boring before you even hit level 3.”
- “First levels can get a bit tedious waiting for the game to speed up.”
- “Fun for about 20 minutes, at which point it goes from relaxing to tedious.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that negatively impact the experience, leading to instability and frustration. While it may offer some nostalgic value, its technical issues make it hard to recommend.
- “With the amount of buggy hits and the sheer ear destruction that is this game, I couldn't recommend this to anyone.”
- “5/10 has some nostalgia, but not a very good game, a lot of errors and glitches.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story offers varied mission objectives, from breaking blocks to defending against aliens, providing engaging but light narrative content. It is best enjoyed in short play sessions as a break from more complex, long-form stories.
- “One mission you will be tasked with breaking all the blocks and in the next you may be tasked with defending blocks from aliens using your ball and lasers as a weapon.”
- “Good to play it in short spurts when taking a break from long-form story titles.”