Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: MumboJumbo
Reaxxion (2008): The Next Generation of Breakout Games
Celebrating 30 years of breakout games, Reaxxion is a unique and exciting new take on the classic formula. With its innovative liquid metal gameplay, electrifying action, and a variety of power-ups and secret levels, Reaxxion is a must-play for fans of breakout games and action games alike.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Reaxxion is simple to learn but difficult to master. Players control a liquid metal paddle at the bottom of the screen, which they use to bounce a ball up and destroy bricks at the top of the screen. However, unlike traditional breakout games, players can also use their paddle to absorb balls into the liquid metal, or transform balls into golden, brick-busting dynamos in the “Reaxxion Chamber.”
This adds a new level of strategy and depth to the gameplay, as players must decide whether to bounce balls, absorb them, or transform them into dynamos. The game also features a variety of power-ups that can help players, such as shields, extra balls, and multipliers.
Levels
Reaxxion features a total of 100 levels, each with its own unique layout and challenges. The levels are divided into four different worlds, each with its own unique visual style and gameplay mechanics. The first world is a traditional breakout world, with simple brick layouts and few obstacles. The second world introduces moving platforms and enemies, while the third world features more complex brick layouts and power-ups. The fourth world is the most challenging, with fast-paced action and difficult brick layouts.
In addition to the main levels, Reaxxion also features a number of secret levels that can be unlocked by completing certain challenges. These secret levels are even more challenging than the main levels, and offer players a chance to test their skills.
Power-Ups
Reaxxion features a variety of power-ups that can help players progress through the levels. These power-ups include:
- Shield: Protects the paddle from damage.
- Extra ball: Gives the player an extra ball to play with.
- Multiplier: Multiplies the player’s score for a limited time.
- Dynamite: Destroys all bricks in a certain radius.
- Laser: Shoots a laser beam that destroys bricks.
- Slow-mo: Slows down the ball for a limited time.
- Fast-mo: Speeds up the ball for a limited time.
- Invincibility: Makes the paddle invincible for a limited time.
Power-ups can be found by destroying certain bricks, or by completing certain challenges. Players can also use the Reaxxion Chamber to transform balls into golden dynamos, which can then be used to destroy bricks.
Conclusion
Reaxxion is a unique and exciting new take on the classic breakout formula. With its innovative liquid metal gameplay, electrifying action, and a variety of power-ups and secret levels, Reaxxion is a must-play for fans of breakout games and action games alike.
Review Score
8/10
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