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Articles about arkanoid: December 2, 2008

Gamertell Review: Arkanoid DS

by PJ Hruschak on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:13 AM

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Title: Arkanoid DS
Price: $19.99
System(s): DS
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix
ESRB Rating: “Everyone”
Pros: The classic arcade game with multiplayer and online modes, touchscreen controls and twice the height. Also a decent price.
Cons: The tiny gap between screens and a few extra frustrating levels.
Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 90; A-; * * * * out of five.

Arkanoid DS is all shades of old school arcade style videogame fun.

This 1980s arcade game (an evolution of the classic Breakout game) has received a handheld makeover with more modes, cute unlockables and decent use of the DS’s two screens and touch control scheme.

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Arkanoid rolls onto DS in Japan

by Danielle Riendeau on Aug 8, 2007 at 08:04 PM

Arkanoid DS
Japanese DS gamers are about to get a true blast from the past in the form of updated classic Arkanoid DS. The new title will feature 140 levels of brick breaking action, and even an optional paddle controller that emulates the true arcade feel. The new controller plugs into the GBA game port on the bottom of the DS, though gamers can opt to use the touch screen and stylus.

The original game is simplicity defined: you control a small paddle on the bottom of the screen, moving horizontally as you…

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