ARKANOID DS updates the classic block-busting gameplay of the 1986 original, with the Vaus vessel, balls and bricks all still intact. Different modes of play provide unique challenges including Clear with 140 levels to complete and Quest mode that sets different rules for clearing each round. Points won in the game can be used to customize the game further, with new backgrounds, blocks and sound effects waiting to be unlocked.

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Over 140 levels to complete in Clear Mode, Quest mode adds extra challenge with different rules for each level
Customize your game by exchanging points earned for new design features such as new backgrounds, Vaus vessels, blocks and sound effects
Power-up items carefully selected from the ARKANOID series plus exciting new Power-up items: Barriers, Warp and Vanish
Compete against friends with 2 and 4-player DS Wireless Communications
Share the multiplayer fun from a single cart with DS Download Play
High-Score table supported by Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Review

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 by Matthew Blundon

It's not quite as fun as it should be

Released simultaneously with another Taito revival, Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid DS is an attempt at trying to breathe life into an old arcade classic. When Arkanoid was originally released, it was essentially a clone of the Atari classic Breakout..

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