Cannon Ball is a 1995 arcade puzzle game developed by Soft Vision and published by Yun Sung. This horizontal screen version of the game offers a unique crossover between the ball-and-paddle mechanics of Arkanoid and the color-matching gameplay of Puzzle Bobble. Players must clear the screen by aiming and launching colored balls to create matches of three or more, adding a distinct strategic twist to the traditional paddle formula.
How to Play
The objective is to clear the board of all colored balls. You control a paddle at the bottom of the screen, using it to catch and launch balls upwards into the descending cluster. You can aim your shots left, center, or right to strategically place balls and trigger matches of three or more identical colors. If you get stuck, a limited number of bombs can be used to clear tricky sections. The standard arcade controls apply, using the joystick to move your paddle and the action buttons to launch balls or deploy a bomb.
Tips
- Focus on setting up chain reactions; clearing higher balls can drop the pieces attached below them.
- Save your bombs for emergencies when the descending cluster gets dangerously close to the bottom.
- Master aiming with the paddleโangled shots are essential for reaching tight gaps.
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