Arkanoid Returns

Overview

Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game released by Taito in February 1997 as part of the Arkanoid series. It is the fourth overall, and third to be released in arcades. The game was ported to the PlayStation later the same year, with an updated home release being released afterwards titled Arkanoid R 2000.

The gameplay remains similar to Arkanoid: Doh it Again, the previous game in the series, in that it features the same powerups (with the addition of the brown "G" Giga Ball), some re-used level designs, and the same board size. The initial arcade game contains only 50 levels, the environment changing every 9 levels. A code can be entered before starting the game to begin a new set of 50 levels starting from Level 51, ending with a confrontation with Doh. Arkanoid R 2000 continues onto Round 51 immediately from Round 50, invalidating the need for a code entry, and includes an extra campaign with 100 new levels, several new block types, a rainbow power up (later known as "V" Vanish), and a new worm boss.

In Japan, Game Machine listed Arkanoid Returns as being the fifth most popular arcade game of May 1997.

Official trailer

Gameplay Video. Watch on YouTube

Screenshots

Game details

Genres

Point-and-click, Strategy, Arcade

Developer

Taito

Publisher

Taito, Square Enix

Series

Arkanoid

Engine

Taito F3 System

Platforms

Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable

Modes

Single player

Yes

Local multiplayer

Yes

Online multiplayer

Yes

Co op

No

Age ratings

CERO

A

Release dates

Playable today

Credits

Region

US