Breakout Beyond, huh? So, imagine this – they take the classic game vibe and flip it sideways for these expanded brick-busting arenas. It’s kind of like, how do I put this, a good way to kill time, but man, getting to the good stuff is like unlocking some secret level. Some folks might bail before they even get to that point, but others? Yeah, they’ll keep swinging that paddle, especially if they’ve got a buddy alongside.
Now, here’s the kicker – sure, they changed the angle, but it’s the co-op play that’s the real hook. Playing solo, honestly, kind of a snooze fest after a while. But when my wife joined in? Whole different ballgame. I’ve peeked at the leaderboards, and yeah, I might be the odd one out who thinks this. Let me digress – oh, right, before you get into those rankings, there’s this “voyage” mode to conquer.
And in this mode, you’re unlocking all sorts of crazy stuff like bombs and paddle power-ups. You can even slow down your speed (though it kinda chops your points). And boy, do you need to, because solo play past those beginner levels? Tough as nails. Yet, there’s this drive, this pull of ‘just one more try.’ Fiddling with paddle sensitivity – up or down could wreck a good streak. Seventy-two levels are staring you down, and my inner perfectionist? Wants ’em all, but hey, you don’t have to. It’s still a straight shot – beat one to unlock a few more.
The game’s look? Sticks to the nostalgia while giving it a fresh coat. “Procedural audio and visual effects” – sounds fancy, right? Basically, the better you play, the wilder it gets with sounds and sights. You can tweak the music and sounds separately, which is a nice touch.
But wait, back up a sec – all this locking away of content? Total head-scratcher. Stuff like infinite mode and the original arcade deal should be open from the start. It’s like shooting yourself in the foot. Sure, those leaderboards are organized by global, friends, and modes. My wife and I, we’re killing it on the co-op side, but maybe that’s saying the solo play’s more popular?
Breakout is almost foolproof fun, even after all these years. Choice Provisions, almost blew it with their decision to lock things up, even the online scoreboards. Still, the game works, and it says something about their skills and the timeless charm of the original.
