6.9 out of 10

Arkanoid DS

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  • User Score (2)
    7.0 7.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Expert Score (31)
    5.9 5.9 from 31 reviewers
  • Gameplay (9)
    6.9 6.9 from 9 reviewers
  • Graphics (10)
    6.3 6.3 from 10 reviewers
  • Sound (10)
    8.1 8.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5
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Pros & Cons

  • two player multiplayer mode, stylus controls work well, 20 price point, moderately addictive casual gameplay
  • infuriating dead zone, lacks variety and longevity

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  1. NDS Review - 'Arkanoid DS'

    Reviewer: WorthPlaying
    30 July 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    Arkanoid DS updates the classic block-busting gameplay of the 1986 original, with the Vaus vessel, balls and bricks all still intact. Different game modes provide unique challenges including. Points won in the game can be used to customize the game further, with new backgrounds, blocks and sound effects waiting to be unlocked. Read more

  2. Reviewer: teamps2.com
    24 July 2008

    Graphics & Sound: The DS screen is a perfect feature for this game since the height allows a more accurate simulation of the old arcade cabinets. Arkanoid DS looks way better than anything we played in the arcade, or at least anything faithful to the old style, with a few upgrades. Available customization of everything from Vaus (the little platform you use to reflect balls) to the blocks and frame and background and music is nice. Arkanoid DS doesn't just feel like a... Read more

  3. Arkanoid DS

    Reviewer: Gameworld Network
    21 July 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    A passable update to an arcade classic Read more

  4. Reviewer: Game Vortex
    20 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The DS screen is a perfect feature for this game since the height allows a more accurate simulation of the old arcade cabinets. Read more

  5. Reviewer: Snackbar Games
    08 July 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Arkanoid ranks highly as an arcade classic, despite being a takeoff of Atari's Breakout . The plot of the game revolves around the planet Arkanoid and eight satellites that orbit it. Each of these satellites is powered by the light of an alien hero. One day, the heroes of the satellites are all called to one of them, Ananke. A rift in space opened, drawing in seven of the heroes, leaving only the hero of Ananke behind to defend Arkanoid from an evil alien horde using the... Read more

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