Brick Breaker

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Brick Breaker is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game. It was developed by Sanuk Games and was released on February 20, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"Brick Breaker" is a vibrant revival of the classic arcade game, featuring improved graphics and numerous power-ups like Fire Ball and Magnet. Play in arcade mode with 100 levels or survival mode, and earn points by making combos and shooting without dropping the ball. With up to 4 player local multiplayer, test your Brick Breaker skills and climb the leaderboard!

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Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features fun graphics and a nostalgic retro feel that appeals to fans of classic brick breaker games.
It offers a variety of power-ups that can enhance gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The game has a decent level progression system, with a good number of levels to complete.

The controls are unresponsive and sluggish, making it difficult to play effectively, especially with mouse input.
Visual effects are overly flashy and distracting, often obscuring the ball and making it hard to track during gameplay.
Level design can be tedious and grindy, with some levels requiring excessive hits to clear, leading to a frustrating experience.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as fun and visually appealing, with sharp presentation and enjoyable effects. However, many players find them distracting and even detrimental to gameplay, as the graphical effects can lead to unnecessary difficulty and deaths. Overall, while the graphics showcase a significant effort from the developers, they seem to overshadow the gameplay, which has been criticized for lacking depth and polish.
- “Great presentation, both the graphics and audio, rebindable controls (enter to launch balls, why?), fun power-ups that stack, so you can have multiple fireballs bouncing around, for example.”
- “Graphics are good.”
- “Good sharp graphics.”
- “And it's a problem because it's apparent that the graphics were where the devs spent most of their time, and not on the gameplay itself.”
- “The graphics are annoying and distracting, making the game unnecessarily more difficult.”
- “I've been playing breakout games for a solid 40 years, and for a game in this price category, this one has the least amount of effort put into it (outside of the graphics) that I've seen.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a pleasant and relaxing soundtrack, though some players noted its familiarity, suggesting it may be reused from another title. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience, providing a soothing backdrop.
- “Nice pleasant soundtrack”
- “The music in this game is really familiar; it's the same music from the other game.”
- “For a moment I was thinking the music in this game was really familiar, but it's the same music from the other game.”
- “For a moment I was thinking the music in this game was really familiar, but it's the same music from the other game.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, particularly noting that the last 50 levels feel especially laborious. While some recommend it for game farming, the overall level design is criticized for being uninspired and overly grindy.
- “The level design is just boring and grindy.”
- “The last 50 levels are very tedious.”
- “Recommended for game farming.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players expressing frustration over significant performance issues that severely impact gameplay. Many reviewers are baffled by the apparent oversight in quality control that allowed such problems to persist in the final release.
- “I just can't fathom what rookie mistake was made -- and then approved as being acceptable to release this game to production -- that causes this poor performance.”
- “The fact that the first 3 points are so devastating to one's play performance makes point 4 completely unforgivable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that the developers prioritized graphics over a polished gaming experience. Players may find it only worthwhile if they are committed to completing the game for the sake of achievements and stats.
- “It's apparent that the graphics were where the devs spent most of their time, and not on the gameplay itself.”
- “The only reason to play it is if you're willing to put up with the frustrating controls and pedestrian gameplay long enough to 100% it and bump your stats.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is marked by frustration, as players find it challenging to maneuver the paddle when it makes contact with the wall, leading to a sense of annoyance. This difficulty in control can detract from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement with the game.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the monetization model appealing, particularly valuing the lifetime purchase option for ad removal as a worthwhile investment.
- “The lifetime price for no ads is definitely worth the purchase.”