Arkanoid TC Review

Overview

Early impressions of Arkanoid TC suggest a disappointing remake that fails to capture the magic of the classic brick-breaking formula. While maintaining the fundamental paddle-and-ball mechanics that define the genre, this stripped-down version offers minimal content and technical frustrations that leave players questioning its purpose. The experience feels like a hollow shell of what made the original engaging, with severe limitations that undermine any potential enjoyment.

Barebones Gameplay Experience

The core issue lies in the game's shockingly limited scope. Players encounter just a single level that can be completed within minutes, offering no progression system or incentive for replay. The maximum achievable score caps at a meager 3000 points, reached effortlessly during the brief playthrough. This extreme lack of content transforms what should be an addictive arcade experience into a disposable tech demo rather than a full game.

There is only one level and as soon as you finish it the game ends. The maximum score you can get is 3000 and that is achieved very easily.

Adam Box

Technical Shortcomings

Beyond the content drought, the gameplay itself suffers from unreliable physics that break immersion. The ball frequently ricochets at inexplicable angles, sometimes appearing to bounce off empty space rather than solid objects. These erratic collisions occasionally lead to unfair player deaths, though the generous extra lives system prevents these glitches from becoming true roadblocks. While not game-breaking, these technical imperfections compound the overall lack of polish.

Verdict

Barebones remake with one broken level

STRENGTHS

15%

Core Mechanics40%

Simple Controls30%

WEAKNESSES

85%

Lack of Content95%

Physics Glitches75%

Zero Replayability90%

Extremely Short100%

Community Reviews

2 reviews

Adam Box

Trusted

This game is like breakout, you know the formula, you hit a ball at blocks with a paddle until they disappear. Well, this is that game except not good. There is only one level and as soon as you finish it the game ends. The maximum score you can get is 3000 and that is achieved very easily. So after you get that score there is no reason to continue playing as the game is over and there is no way to beat that score. The game play is mediocre and the ball will ricochet off a square at an odd angle. Five times while playing this the ball ricocheted off empty space, once killing me but I had two lives left which is more than enough to finish this game. If you want to download it, give it a try but don't expect to be impressed.

Zero

Yet again TC games have made another remake of a classic Nintendo game. Although Arkanoid TC is slightly more playable than their other remakes such as The Sims TC and Super Mario TC, it still fails horribly and should not be downloaded. The gameplay is the same as any Arkanoid game. You must bounce the ball with your paddle and destroy all the blocks. This time the blocks happen to be in the shape of a T and a C.