Alright, let’s dive into this, shall we? So, “Breakout Beyond.” It’s like they took that classic game we all know and, well, twisted it sideways, you know? Longer playfields, more bricks to shatter – sounds like a blast, right? But, ah, there’s a catch. Most of the stuff? Locked up tighter than… well, something really locked.
You might hit that boredom wall before unlocking even halfway, but trust me, stick around. Okay, maybe I’m biased. Partner up in this game, and that’s where it gets interesting. I was solo, right, getting all blah, but then boom! My wife jumps in, second paddle in hand. Game changer? Totally. Don’t take my word for it, check the leaderboards – though they don’t exactly scream co-op vibes. But, oh, I digress.
Before you even think stats, there’s something called “voyage.” And, hey, it’s not a cruise. You’re grabbing bombs, tweaking paddles, slowing down when it’s all too fast – but hey, less points for that. Argh, and those levels! Past the easy peasy beginnings, it’s a grind, especially alone. But y’know, there’s that itch, the “just one more” kinda challenge. Tinker with paddle sensitivity too – too high or low? Poof, good run gone.
Seventy-two levels, folks. And the completionist in me was like, “Must. Beat. All.” It’s linear though, beat one to unlock the next. Loads of levels to keep ya busy — if you’re into that sort of thing.
Now, about the game’s looks and sounds… It’s kinda like old school meets, uh, new school. They say “Procedural audio and visual effects” – and I’m sitting there with my eyebrows all raised. Keeps evolving as you rack up combos, flashing lights and beats. If that’s your jam, you can tweak music and sound settings. Thank goodness.
But oh, the unlockables! I swear, who thought burying infinite mode and leaderboards behind a lock was smart? Not that it needed more practice vibes, or to keep us entertained with endless mode – headscratcher for sure. At least they categorize leaderboards, so it’s not total chaos. Newsflash: My wife and I are numero uno on co-op. Yet, something tells me solo’s more this crowd’s jam.
Breakout’s a classic you can’t mess up. Heck, it’s fun even decades on. Still, Choice Provisions came close with this lock-up-the-content deal. Despite this, there’s that magic – something timeless about smashing bricks… even if you gotta grind now instead of later.
