Hey, ever randomly dive into something familiar but with a bizarre twist? That’s Breakout Beyond for you—kind of like being handed your same-old cereal but in a way-longer box. It’s just nonstop brick-breaking till your thumbs say “mercy!” But oh, curveball: you gotta unlock a ton of stuff before it really opens up. Weird move, right? Some folks might just bail early. Can’t blame ’em. But the die-hards, especially with a buddy, might keep the paddles going.
The real juicy bit? Two-player co-op. Seriously, that’s where it’s at. Going solo got meh quick for me, but teaming up with my wife? Who knew swatting digital balls could be that fun? Maybe it’s just me. Oh, but shout out to leaderboards—I’ll spill more on that fiasco in a sec. First, there’s this “voyage” you gotta embark on.
Picture this: bombs, powered-up paddles, and slow-mo balls. Sounds all sci-fi, but nah, just twists on a game that ramps up in later levels—solo is brutal. Anything that screams “just one more go!” needs adjustable paddle sensitivity. Trust me, dial it wrong and you’re toast. There are like 72 levels, and the completionist in me had a field day wanting to tackle ’em all. But heads up, it’s a linear thing: beat one level, unlock the next. Pretty standard fare.
Visually, Breakout Beyond ain’t straying far. Imagine amped-up sounds and lights the better you play. Thanks, Choice Provisions, got me feeling like I’m in a groovy arcade. Seriously, the louder you’re wailing on those bricks, the more the sensory overload. Nice touch with those sound sliders, too.
But here’s a head-scratcher—content locked tighter than a drum. No clue why infinite modes or even leaderboards aren’t breathing free from the start. It’s not rocket science. Could’ve dialed up the fun right from go, right? At least the leaderboard scene is organized, funky styles correlated with global or friend stats. Yep, my wife and I nabbed the top spot on co-op—though it might suggest solo play dominates the masses.
BREAKOUT—still a hoot after all these ages, but not without a stumble or two. Choice Provisions, why lock up the fun? Game’s still a blast though, a nod to their skill and good ol’ Breakout’s undying charm.
