Crackout
REDISCOVER RETRO GAMING - CLASSIC 8-BIT NINTENDO NES
NINTENDO NES
Game Title:Crackout
System:Nintendo NES
Players:1 Player
Genre:Strategy
Developer(s):Konami
Release Date(s):1989 - US
1990 - EU |
Crackout is a video game by Konami that was released in Europe for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. It is a Breakout clone, with some additional elements not normally found in other games in this genre.
The object of the game is to clear levels by either destroying all bricks or defeating the enemies.
There are four zones of eleven levels each. The zones are Cubic Zone, Mirror Zone, Tube Zone and Final Zone. This game differs from the original Breakout as it contains enemies on screen that could be hit to gain power ups. Powerups included a parachute to slow the ball down, multiple balls, or projectiles. There is also level warps in the form of "Konami Man", who would fly from top to bottom of the play area. There are typically one to three enemies on screen at once, appearing out of a trapdoor in the top corners, or let in through the side walls. Every few levels there was also a boss, ranging from a small dragon to a centipede. The bosses changed colour from Green to Blue to Pink, each time increasing in speed. Each level also contained a hidden letter which made up a password presented at the end of the game. If this was not input correctly, the player restarted the game from the beginning. If the player input the password correctly, they were shown the end credits which consisted of a procession of the enemies all from the game. Spoiler Alert!. The password is MERRYCHRISTMAS. And the Verdict is...
Just like Breakout but a bit more added to it, if you like these games, give this one a go, If you like a bit more from a game than moving a curser bar, and watching a ball bounce about, please look elsewhere!. I mean the ball doesn't even bounce right, come on people, you've gotta get the basics right! |