Released to arcades in 1987, Arkanoid: Revenge of DOH (often seen internationally as Arkanoid II) is Taito’s spectacular sequel to their genre-defining block breaker. Players once again take command of the Vaus spacecraft, bouncing an energy ball to shatter formations of colourful bricks. This sequel expands the formula by introducing level branching, a gauntlet of new power-ups, and an ultimate showdown against the mysterious entity known as DOH.
How to play
The objective is to clear all breakable bricks from the screen without letting the energy ball slip past your paddle. When the stage is cleared, a gate opens on the left or right, letting you choose your path through the game’s branching level grid. Use the Arrow Keys to steer the Vaus left and right, and press Z or X to launch the ball or fire lasers when the appropriate power-up is equipped.
Tips
- Grab the green “C” (Catch) pill to grab the ball and line up a precise shot, or the grey “M” pill to transform it into a meteor that smashes straight through bricks.
- Pay attention to the level layout before choosing the left or right exit; one path is often much safer than the other depending on your remaining lives.
- The Silver bricks take multiple hits to destroy, while Gold bricks are completely indestructible.
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