Features
- Classic Block‑Breaking Action With a Sci‑Fi Twist: Pilot the Vaus paddle‑ship and deflect an energy ball to clear colorful block formations across 33 rounds.
- Power‑Ups That Change the Game: Catch falling capsules to extend the paddle, fire lasers, slow the ball, or unleash multi‑ball attacks — but grab them at the wrong time and you risk losing control.
- Unique Block Types and Hazards: Break standard blocks, avoid indestructible ones, and deal with bricks that require multiple hits to destroy.
- Story‑Driven Arcade Challenge: Escape a warped dimension after the destruction of the mothership Arkanoid and battle toward the mysterious final enemy.
- One of the Most Recognized Home Ports: The NES version is widely known as one of the most iconic and accessible home adaptations of the arcade classic.
Product Description
Arkanoid brings one of the most iconic arcade experiences of the 1980s to the NES. After the mothership Arkanoid is destroyed, the small paddle‑ship Vaus escapes—only to become trapped in a warped dimension filled with shifting walls of blocks and mysterious alien forces. Your mission is simple but intense: control the Vaus, keep the energy ball in play, and shatter every block across dozens of increasingly challenging rounds.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | Taito |
|---|---|
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
|---|---|
| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Number of Online Players | N/A |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | Side-Scroller |
| Genre | Action |
Fandom
| Publisher Name | Taito |
|---|---|
| Developer Name | Taito |