Advice to game developers, where possible control options and customization are always welcome for comfort and accessibility no matter how good the other aspects of your game are. Making a modern version of Breakout with power ups, vector visuals, music, bells and whistles is most welcome. What isn't though is not being able to use the d-pad (or even having the option) and being forced to use loose analog stick only inputs. This is a game that requires precise left and right movement along an X axis as it's only mechanic so no option for d-pad control is a bafflingly bad design decision.
If you can get past that glaring flaw though there is a fun game here in short bursts putting a shine on a simple arcade fun title from 1976.
If you can get past that glaring flaw though there is a fun game here in short bursts putting a shine on a simple arcade fun title from 1976.
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@cowboyjosh - Yeah it was. It's the fact it isn't even an option as a modern take that really gets me with this. Both should be options. I can't even use the d-pad to navigate the menu so they just ignored it completely which I just don't understand.
It's otherwise good fun though with challenge levels, power ups and a nice aesthetic.
It's otherwise good fun though with challenge levels, power ups and a nice aesthetic.
I'll always think of the PS1 Breakout where they made the paddle shape anthropomorphic.
@SunlitSonata - They did what? 😂
@SunlitSonata - Literally everything about that is nuts. They tried to make a story for Breakout 😂
cowboyjosh
10 months ago