Mini Review: Breakout Beyond (Switch) - A Thrilling Iteration On An Arcade Classic

Breaking the mould.

Breakout Beyond comes from Bit.Trip developer Choice Provisions and sees you paddle your way through a total of 72 levels (plus an unlockable ‘Infinite Mode’), most of which are based on iconic Atari developers or IP, like ‘NOHLENN’ (Nolan Bushnell) and ‘RAH-BAHNET’ (Warren Robinett).

With plentiful neon and a gentle, abstract soundtrack, Breakout Beyond is an oddly therapeutic game that, while challenging at times, eases you into a deep sense of calm with its presentation. Bricks break apart with muted bangs and quick bursts of colour like miniature fireworks, and when you get a good chain going, it can be quite the visual feast.

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