Block Buster

September 16, 1997

Marvelous

D3 Publisher, Culture Publishers

Arcade

PS3PS1PSP

Single player

Side view

Action

Summary

Block Buster (or Block Kuzushi or Simple 1500 Series vol.014 - The Block Kuzushi in Japan) is a good breakout game that can be played by 2 players in cooperative or VS mode. The game offers some interesting special moves like the one in which you can hit the ball with effect pressing a buttom. There are 3 different game modes: Attack mode, Endless mode & VS mode. With roots in the classic Breakout game from a few decades ago, Block Kuzushi continues where Arkanoid left off and updates the theme with colorful jewels to hit in addition to the standard rows of bricks. During the course of play, weapon upgrades may be picked up such as multiple balls, shooting power and other brick bashing powerups. Roaming objects on-screen may deflect your ball so watch out for surprise changes in trajectory when these nuisances are afoot. 60 levels of cleverly designed boards (and some not so clever ones) should hold your attention for a few hours.Show less

Storyline

Block Buster is back, and better than ever! Bringing a horde of new systems, including the powerful 'Squash Ball' and 'Wall Shake'. Two players can go head-to-head. Steal your opponent's ball and carve out your name with it! New levels bring life into this famous old arcade classic.