Summary
- Release Year: 1978
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Arcade
- Developers: Atari
- Publishers: Atari, René Pierre, Subelectro, Video Games GmbH
Super Breakout (1978): A Brick-Busting Classic
Released in 1978, Super Breakout is an arcade game developed and published by Atari, Inc. It is the sequel to the classic game Breakout, which was released two years earlier. Super Breakout features updated graphics and sound, as well as three new gameplay modes.
Gameplay
The goal of Super Breakout is to destroy all of the bricks on the screen using a ball and paddle. The player controls the paddle, which moves left and right along the bottom of the screen. The ball bounces off the paddle and the bricks, and the player must use the paddle to keep the ball in play. If the ball falls off the bottom of the screen, the player loses a life.
There are three different gameplay modes in Super Breakout:
- Double Breakout: This mode features two paddles and two balls. The player must destroy all of the bricks on the screen using both paddles.
- Cavity Breakout: This mode features a single paddle and three balls. The player must destroy all of the bricks on the screen, as well as two “cavity” bricks that are located in the center of the screen.
- Progressive Breakout: This mode features a single paddle and one ball. The player must destroy all of the bricks on the screen, and as they do, additional rows of bricks will appear at the top of the screen. The speed at which the bricks move down the screen increases as the player destroys more bricks.
Reception
Super Breakout was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its addictive gameplay, simple controls, and updated graphics and sound. Super Breakout was also a popular game in the home market, and it was ported to several different platforms, including the Atari 2600, the Atari 5200, and the Commodore 64.
Legacy
Super Breakout is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of all time. It has been praised for its simple yet addictive gameplay, and it has been cited as an influence on many other video games. Super Breakout is still enjoyed by gamers today, and it remains a popular choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Additional Information
- Super Breakout was developed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, who later founded Apple Computer.
- The game was originally called “Super Brickout,” but the name was changed to “Super Breakout” to avoid confusion with another game called “Brickout.”
- Super Breakout was the first arcade game to use a microprocessor.
- The game’s music was composed by John Carpenter, who later became a famous film director.
- Super Breakout has been ported to numerous platforms, including the Atari 2600, the Atari 5200, the Commodore 64, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Game Boy.
Conclusion
Super Breakout is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. Its simple yet addictive gameplay, updated graphics and sound, and three different gameplay modes make it a great choice for gamers of all ages.
Review Score
8/10
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