Breakout: Recharged

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  • Summary: The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way. The grandfather of brick-breaking games is back with some of the toughest challenges yet! Breakout:The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way. The grandfather of brick-breaking games is back with some of the toughest challenges yet! Breakout: Recharged steps up the excitement with a fresh coat of paint, exciting power-ups, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.

    Breakout: Recharged will forever change what you expect from a brick-breaking title. The endless arcade mode and 50 challenge levels will push you to the limit of your skills. Don’t fret, however, as this wouldn’t be a Recharged title without game-changing powerups. Expect the aid of rail guns, homing missiles, and explosives to join the traditional multi-ball. You’ll need every tool in the arsenal and razor-sharp reflexes to climb the global leaderboards.

    Key Features:

    Old Meets New: Classic Breakout gameplay updated with refined control, and modern visual flourishes

    Power Up: Blast special bricks to pick up paddle-transforming power-ups a rail gun, explosive balls, missile launchers, and more

    Challenge: Compete in a series of 50 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test

    Compete: Reach the top of global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes

    Bring a Friend: Play local co-op in every mode - breaking bricks is better together!

    Get in the Groove: Rock out to an original score by Megan McDuffee
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 4, 2022
    80
    It’s hard to have an in-depth breakdown of Breakout Recharged because the core structure is so simple. But that uncomplicated nature is an asset. The developer knew to keep the focus on the fundamentals - multiple game modes to keep things fresh, a way to play with friends, leaderboards, and a clean look. If you’re not a fan of brick breakers, then this won’t convert you. But if the last one you played was Arkanoid, then you’re in for a fun revisit.
  2. GameSpew
    Feb 14, 2022
    80
    Breakout: Recharged is a simple affair, but it’s a wonderful recreation of a classic game. A great job has been done in modernising Breakout, and the new challenge mode makes it a worthwhile investment. It may be available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox too, but it feels particularly at home on Switch, where the handheld format makes it perfect to pick up and play in short bursts.
  3. Video Chums
    Feb 8, 2022
    77
    I can easily say that Breakout: Recharged is my favourite Atari Recharged game so far. From its tried-and-true core gameplay that has been duplicated countless times over the decades to its clever modernizations, it's a must-have for anyone who loves breaking bricks.
  4. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 8, 2022
    60
    Breakout Recharged might be the least interesting of all the games Atari has chosen to revamp. This is as basic as a video game can possibly get, as even the new bells and whistles added in this modern remake don’t do a whole lot to make the core gameplay feel any more interesting than what it was back in 1976. Unless you’re a retro enthusiast, you’re better off accidentally stumbling upon one of many Breakout clones out there for free.
  5. Worth Playing
    Jul 5, 2022
    60
    Breakout: Recharged features a standard brick-breaking concept that still resonates today, and the addition of power-ups is a nice touch. However, those changes only bring it on par with what others did in the space decades ago, and when compared to a few of the other brick-breaking games on the Switch alone, this feels rather bare-bones. You can give it a shot if the name Breakout strikes a chord, but don't be surprised if it doesn't draw you in like the other modern brick-breaking games.
  6. EGM
    Feb 10, 2022
    60
    Atari’s Recharged series has produced some fantastic remakes of classic arcade hits, but that series’ latest entry, Breakout Recharged, is definitely its weakest so far. That’s less the fault of the dev teams or the work they’ve put into these releases, and more the core game itself, as the original Breakout could only receive so much modernization before becoming a totally different game. The result is that Breakout Recharged will satisfy a specific segment of players who can enjoy its more simplistic gameplay, while leaving most everyone else wishing there’d be more to see and break here.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    Feb 8, 2022
    40
    While there is fun to be had with Breakout Recharged, I really can’t suggest you go out and buy it at lunch. At $10 the game is simply overpriced and not worth your time. When the game is finally on sale, that would be the best time to experience this version of Breakout. Otherwise there’s a really good Atari Flashback Collection on Switch, which is a much better investment to enjoy these classic games.

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  3. Negative: 2 out of 3
  1. MinePlay512
    Feb 18, 2022
    6
    Breakout Recharged can be fun, but it doesn't have high value and can be hard to recommend.
  2. jj350
    Feb 18, 2022
    4
    Honestly I am pretty disappointed by this one. I bought all the other games in the Atari Recharged series, and IMO this is the worst one. TheHonestly I am pretty disappointed by this one. I bought all the other games in the Atari Recharged series, and IMO this is the worst one. The others seemed to do a great job of sticking to the original games but giving them an updated look and a few updates to the gameplay here and there. I suppose this does the same sort of thing, but I find it to be far less satisfying. I think they messed with the formula a bit too much and the lack of touch screen support stands out to be a real issue here. So yeah, I am just not a fan of this one. I would recommend any of the others over this.… Expand

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