SummaryExplore three game modes that offer varied gameplay designed for a wide range of users. Compete against others with two or four person multiplayer options to claim the title of ARKANOID DS champion. Decorate ARKANOID DS with colorful designs by trading points gained through gameplay for fun backgrounds and icons. Rock to an irresistible soundtrac... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Taito Corporation
Arkanoid DS
DS
Released On:
Jun 17, 2008
Metascore
Mixed or Average
61
User score
Generally Favorable
8.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
61
28% Positive
8 Reviews
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48% Mixed
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24% Negative
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7 Reviews
85
As a whole, Arkanoid is addictive and even though it's not the only retro title Taito has released lately, for my money it's the best one.
80
It's easier to play on the touch-screen than the d-pad, and the visuals and music are cool, with the option to buy additional backgrounds and tunes in later levels.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.8
82% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
18% Mixed
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Jan 14, 2023
10
worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this shooter game in the franchise.
Jul 20, 2020
8
Arkanoid DS is a pleasantly addicting Breakout-esque game on the DS. I get a weird nostalgia while playing it that reminds me of the early 2000's and it feels like something you'd find on an old flip phone or on Windows XP. I love it. The music and sound effects have that early millennium feel to them, and the soundtrack really kicks while you're playing. The gameplay is just like Breakout. You've got some power-ups. A risk at getting some power-downs (so to speak), some varying block tops, a cheesy story mode to tie in the levels together, and a variety of gameplay types. I really enjoyed how you play through each "World" or satellite, and after you complete them, you unlock the levels for bonus objectives in the game's other modes. On top of that, there is a multiplayer mode against friends or even a competent and challenging AI. There are varying control types, and it may be frustrating while playing on the original DS, but I found little issue while playing on my 2DS or 3DS. The only complaint gameplay-wise is that there is seemingly a small portion of the playfield that is invisible between the top and bottom screen. Although no blocks spawn there, it does make trying to position yourself to hit the ball a bit more tricky. Although I kind of enjoy the challenge it presents. I find myself hooked when playing this game, and I will likely revisit it in the future!
70
A decent casual title, as long as you don't go expecting another Tetris DS. Ideal for puzzle fans.
66
It's simple, feature-light and there's no variety in here ("Tetris DS" is much better value), but for a budget price it's not a bad stop-gap game. [Aug 2008, p.101]
50
There are so many cheaper, better versions in existence that it’s very hard to recommend. [Sept 2008, p.125]
45
The Paddle Controller was the only thing this title had going for it in its Japanese release, and with it taken away in the US version you can see that Arkanoid DS just doesn't have what it takes to be the true Breakout clone.
20
And thanks to poor ball physics, the ball can quickly get stuck in a "loop" of identical bounces against indestructible blocks if you're unlucky.
Jul 2, 2022
6
I was surprised to see this title was developed by SquareEnix. It is not by any means a bad game - It's your typical breakout clone, just a little quirky with some interesting mascot characters. The base game is okay, it really shines however with the Tiato DS Paddle peripheral which gives this a more classic arcade feel.
