Arkanoid DS

The arcade classic receives a visual makeover except that all the enemies are removed, instantly stripping it of what marketing drones would call its 'unique selling point.'

Genre: Puzzle
Release date: Jun 17, 2008
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Taito
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
4 player VS
1 player SOLO
Online
4 player VS
4 FLAWED
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Screenshots updated Jun 13, 2008
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