Brick Breaker
- February 20, 2017
- Sanuk Games
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Get on Xbox Games Store"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!
Reviews
- The game features fun graphics and a nostalgic retro feel, appealing to fans of classic brick breaker games.
- It offers a variety of power-ups that can enhance gameplay, adding an element of strategy and excitement.
- The game is enjoyable for casual play, providing a simple and familiar experience for fans of the genre.
- The controls are unresponsive and sluggish, making it difficult to accurately maneuver the paddle and track the ball.
- The excessive visual effects and flashing lights can obscure the ball's position, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Level design is often tedious and grindy, with a lack of creativity that makes progression feel slow and unengaging.
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring sharp visuals and a fun presentation that includes engaging power-ups. However, some players find the graphical effects distracting and detrimental to gameplay, suggesting that the developers prioritized visuals over essential game mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are appealing, they can also lead to frustration due to their impact on the game's difficulty.
“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.”
“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.”
“The graphics are annoying and distracting, making the game unnecessarily more difficult.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and pleasant, providing a familiar experience for players, as it features tracks from a previous title. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming atmosphere.
“Nice pleasant soundtrack”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“For a moment, I thought the music in this game was really familiar, but it's the same music from the other game.”
“For a moment, I thought the music in this game was really familiar, but it's the same music from the other game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, particularly noting that the level design contributes to a boring experience, especially in the final stages. However, some recommend it for those interested in game farming.
“Beyond that, the level design is just boring and grindy.”
“Finished arcade and the last 50 levels are very tedious.”
“Recommended for game farming.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players expressing frustration over significant performance issues that severely impact gameplay. Many are baffled by the apparent oversight in quality control that allowed such problems to persist in the final release.
“The fact that the first three points are so devastating to one's play performance makes point four completely unforgivable.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and lacking depth, suggesting that the developers prioritized graphics over a more engaging experience. Players may only find value in it if they are determined to complete the game for the sake of achievements.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes, making every moment feel exciting.”
“The controls are intuitive, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The variety of gameplay mechanics adds depth and keeps the experience fresh and interesting.”
“It's apparent that the graphics were where the developers 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly noting that the difficulty in moving the paddle when it touches the wall can lead to a sense of helplessness. This mechanic may evoke feelings of annoyance rather than engagement.
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model is considered worthwhile by users, particularly for the option to pay a one-time fee to remove ads, enhancing the overall experience.
“The lifetime price for no ads is definitely worth the purchase.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
“I appreciate that there are options for both free and premium experiences.”
