| Block Busters | |
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| General | |
| Author | John Sensebe |
| Type | Arcade Games |
| Version | 1.1 |
| License | Mixed |
| Last Updated | 2006/05/14 |
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Blockbustes is a new, improved version of Arkanoid.
It was originally submitted to KRALN.COM's Back to (old) School 2005 Kompo (winner).
Features
- New ball-to-paddle collision physics.
- Faster ball.
- Enemies, a la Arkanoid.
- Ability to jump to any level you've reached previously.
- New and improved levels.
- New and improved graphics.
- New and improved sound effects and music.
- Numerous (but mostly minor) bugs fixed.
User guide
How to play:
- Use you magic piano to keep the ball in play, hitting as many bricks as possible.
- Collect power capsules for special abilities.
- If you can hack it, you will discover the secret mastermind behind those crazy bricks.
Cheats:
- During the title screen, input this sequence: B, A, Down, R, Up, B.
- The music will restart when you do this. You will then have infinite lives, and can use the Select buttonto skip levels.
- You cannot, however, post a high score.
Controls
D-pad - Move left/right
L/R - Quick-move left/right
A - Launch ball
Start - Pause or exit game
Screenshots
Known issues
Sound does not work 100% correctly in VBA.
Changelog
Version 1.1
- Fixed some pause issues and slowed down the brick smash effect somewhat.
External links
- Author's website - http://www.bargaintuan.com/gba (archived)
- KRALN.COM - http://www.kraln.com:80/2006/09/26/compo-05-results (archived)
- PDRoms - https://pdroms.de/files/nintendo-gameboyadvance-gba/blockbusters-v1-1