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Super DX-Ball

By BlitWise Productions Free to try Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Feb 27, 2009
Although its concept and gameplay don't stray far from the time-tested breakout formula, Super DX-Ball's variety of levels help give it a boost. The demo version lets you choose from 21 boards in four styles, including Retro and Fun. The former contains levels that closely resemble those of the original Arkanoid, while the latter provides such brick formations as spouting whales. Super DX-Ball comes with the usual assortment of power-ups and bonuses such as fireballs, multiballs, and paddle extenders. This program's graphics are better than those of many breakout-style games we've played, although the music and sound effects were merely passable. We were satisfied with the number of available configuration options, which include the ability to play in windowed mode, disable the audio, and choose the style of the exploding bricks. If your current brick-busting game has lost its shine, you might give Super DX-Ball a try.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 1.1

Version 1.1 adds Continue Game option, Board Shuffle option, and introduces several difficulty levels.

General

Release November 8, 2008
Date Added August 1, 2007
Version 1.1

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT
Additional Requirements Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista

Popularity

Total Downloads 220,408
Downloads Last Week 7
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Developer's Description

Super DX-Ball is a brick-breaking game with colorful graphics, an upbeat soundtrack, and classic gameplay designed for the whole family. Michael P. Welch, the original author of DX-Ball, worked for two years to create a brand-new look for breakout games, using tessellation and repeating patterns.

Version 1.1 adds Continue Game option, Board Shuffle option, and introduces several difficulty levels.

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