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1986 Classic

Arkanoid is the arcade classic that builds on the Breakout formula with power-ups, varied brick types and diverse level layouts. You steer the ball with a paddle, relying on precise reflexes to chase high scores.

What defines Arkanoid:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

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Galaga

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1981 PCXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Challenging difficulty

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Bit.Trip Beat

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Scramble

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Canabalt

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Xevious

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Gradius Origins

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Pinball Dreams

Linear, curated structure

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Zero Wing

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Alpha Mission

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Mutant Mudds

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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