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Released
Feb 1997
Studio
Taito
Platforms
4

Arkanoid Returns

Feb 1997 Taito 4 platforms

Arcade Point-and-click adventure Strategy video game Action Science fiction

Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game released by Taito in 1997 as part of the Arkanoid series. It was the fourth overall, and third to be released in arcades. The game was since ported to the PlayStation, with an updated home release being released afterwards titled Arkanoid R 2000. All versions were released exclusively in Japan, currently making it the only game in the series to never receive an international release. The enemy known as 'DOH' still did not get the message and after many years of silence decides to attack once again. The 'Vaus' space vessel better be ready to face new, yet familiar challenges, in order to stop 'DOH' once again. The gameplay remains similar to Arkanoid: Doh it Again, the previous game in the series released for the Super Nintendo, in that it features the same powerups , some re-used level designs, and the same board size. The initial arcade game contains only 50 levels, the environment changing every 9 levels.

Track the collection you actually own — yourself, or with your AI assistant.

Free, no card, and your collection stays yours to export.

Free, no card, yours to export.

Released
  • February 1997Japan
Also known as
Arkaniod 4 アルカノイド リターンズ
Versions
  • Arkanoid Returns Original · 1997
  • Arkanoid R 2000 Expanded release · 1999
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language
  • Japanese interface

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