Block Breaker Deluxe

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Metascore
70

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: [WiiWare] Block Breaker Deluxe is a reinvention of the classic arcade brick-breaker game with a trendy graphical style, fun atmosphere and an exclusive multiplayer mode. Lively characters and amazing graphics provide distinctive settings of the jet-set nightlife, including a cool bar, dance[WiiWare] Block Breaker Deluxe is a reinvention of the classic arcade brick-breaker game with a trendy graphical style, fun atmosphere and an exclusive multiplayer mode. Lively characters and amazing graphics provide distinctive settings of the jet-set nightlife, including a cool bar, dance club, casino and more. Special bricks, multiple bonuses, secret weapons, paddle size options and ball-speed variations make this game even more challenging. The Block Breaker Deluxe rage has arrived. [Gameloft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    80
    Ignore all the neon '80s nonsense going on around it and this is a solid game. There's plenty of it, and it gets tough as old boots as well. [Sept 2008, p.68]
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  2. IGN
    77
    Block Breaker Deluxe is one of the better clones of Breakout to hit the scene, offering a well-produced take with some cool twists to the core theme. Shame it all has to be sullied a bit with the awkward "nightlife" theme.
  3. 1UP
    75
    Block Breaker Deluxe is a little low rent, and it certainly doesn't take full advantage of the Wii hardware, but for eight bucks it's easy to overlook the cheesy decor and enjoy this solid brick-bashing entry.
  4. Nintendo Life
    70
    It may have not utilised the Wiimote as much as it could have, but the control is pretty slick still. Give it some time and it might just grow on you.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    It's surprising how much fun the simple joys of bat and ball remain, and it's surprising how nothing more than a varied selection of power-ups, some cunning level design and uncluttered gameplay can still produce something so enjoyable. I downloaded it out of duty, but have kept returning to it for fun.
  6. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    Fans of the original may not like the changes, but it does have a reinvigorated feel. [Issue#25, p.79]
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  7. Cheat Code Central
    36
    A boring Breakout/Arkanoid rip-off in a long line of boring Breakout/Arkanoid rip-offs.

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  1. AnonymousMC
    Jun 27, 2008
    8
    I think the club theme is a hoot. Come on, some hottie talking about her 3rd husband in a Pong remake is just awesome. Playing with theI think the club theme is a hoot. Come on, some hottie talking about her 3rd husband in a Pong remake is just awesome. Playing with the pointer is a lot of fun and arguably better than the old "paddle" methods. I never felt cheated by the controls. Wiiware is shaping up to have some great bang for the buck... This could easily have been a decent budget title.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

64
#64 Best Wii Game of 2008