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Breakout: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Breakout (1976): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Breakout (1976) is a arcade video game developed by Atari, available on Arcade, Atari2600, MSX. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 73/100 on IGDB.

What is Breakout about?

The objective of the game is to destroy a multilayered wall of bricks at the top the screen. Upon hitting the bricks with a ball which bounces off of a paddle at the bottom of the screen the bricks are destroyed. If the player misses the ball with his horizontally moveable paddle the ball is lost. After loosing five balls the game is over.

Key details

Breakout was released in 1976 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, Atari2600, MSX. Developer: Atari.

Should you play Breakout?

A solid 73/100 aggregate score makes Breakout a safe pick for fans of arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Breakout?

Breakout is a arcade game by Atari, released in 1976.

What platforms is Breakout on?

Breakout is available on Arcade, Atari2600, MSX.

Is Breakout good?

Breakout has an aggregate score of 73/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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