Nervous Brickdown

 DS
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Digital Entertainment News
    85
    Secret Stash strikes again with a reinterpretation of a classic game. This is for classic arcade freaks, and new initiates. While it works within the classic game design, some of the new game modes are truly original.
  2. Game Almighty
    83
    The key to Nervous Breakdown is that it continuously introduces new challenges and concepts that keep it from feeling stale.
  3. GameZone
    83
    A must-own for fans of Arkanoid or any similar-style game.
  5. Console Gameworld
    80
    Incredibly fun and unique, but it can become frustrating. A good bet for fans of old school twitch action.
  6. Modojo
    80
    If you absolutely, positively hate Breakout, make a note to skip Nervous Brickdown entirely. However, if you could tolerate a few plays of it or are just experiencing it for the first time, this is a must-buy.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    80
    An innovative collection of Breakout-themed mini-games, Nervous Brickdown is a well-designed and beautifully realised slice of DS pocket gaming.
  8. IGN
    79
    Even with the variety of styles and level ideas, the fact that the gameplay doesn’t change a whole lot makes the experience a little repetitive – thanks to the cartridge save it’s good for quick gameplay shots, but it doesn’t do a great job holding attention for more than a few minutes at a time.
  9. Game Chronicles
    78
    While the basic concept that forms the core of this game may still be too simple for some to find entertaining, it still provides a fairly lengthy and fun game with several outstanding qualities.
  10. GameSpot
    75
    With plenty of panache and some clever twists, Nervous Brickdown manages to make the classic Breakout formula feel fun and fresh again.

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best DS Game of 2007
86
#86 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Classic78
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    This is a very fun reimagining of Breakout featuring a lot of creativity and variety between levels. I just replayed my DS copy but wouldThis is a very fun reimagining of Breakout featuring a lot of creativity and variety between levels. I just replayed my DS copy but would love a reboot on the Switch.… Full Review »
  2. RomanC.
    Jul 4, 2007
    1
    Breakout is cool but this game hardly pushes the genre forward. A few good ideas but yet not enough to make that game any better than some Breakout is cool but this game hardly pushes the genre forward. A few good ideas but yet not enough to make that game any better than some sharewares you can find on PC. Also the graphics are a bit average and sometimes just too simple. It can be fun if you don't mind the very repetitive gameplay.… Full Review »
  3. MichalG.
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Very nice game. There are a lot of different, funny modes, cute graphics and animations. Music could be better but it doesn't matter. I Very nice game. There are a lot of different, funny modes, cute graphics and animations. Music could be better but it doesn't matter. I really recommend this title. Well, let's play!… Full Review »
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