Gamertell Review: Arkanoid DS
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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