Breakout Beyond is a new, re-imagined version of the Atari classic Breakout, brought to life by Choice Provisions and given an interesting twist.
Your goal is still to break all the bricks on screen, but now you’re approaching levels from the side instead of the bottom of the screen.
You might recognize Choice Provisions from the BIT.TRIP series of rhythm games. Light trails behind the ball and bricks shatter with stylistic flashes, all accompanied by an electro-synth soundtrack that brings back memories of Geometry Wars.
The game will launch with 72 different levels as well as an “endless” mode that features an online leaderboard. You can also play two-player coop with friends.
Breakout Beyond — Announcement Trailer Another twist is the addition of special bricks. These might trigger a huge explosion that takes out the blocks around it, or you might find yourself equipped with a limited-time cannon that chews through blocks like they’re made of paper.