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Blockbuster (1987)

Audiogenic Software Ltd.

Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, BBC Microcomputer System, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, ZX Spectrum

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Blockbuster, also known as Impact in Europe, is a Break Out clone. The user controls a paddle and needs to catch a ball with the paddle each time it comes down. When the ball hits a brick, it is destroyed (unless it's made indestructible). Sometimes, a bonus will come out of the brick. This adds to the 'bonus score'. When … Blockbuster, also known as Impact in Europe, is a Break Out clone.

The user controls a paddle and needs to catch a ball with the paddle each time it comes down. When the ball hits a brick, it is destroyed (unless it's made indestructible). Sometimes, a bonus will come out of the brick. This adds to the 'bonus score'. When the player collected one or more bonuses, they may 'release' them, and they receives a powerup. Each 'bonus score' has a different powerup: the most powerful powerups need the largest number of bonus points. Impact comes with a lot of levels and a level editor. Read more

Details

Developers
Audiogenic Software Ltd.
Publishers
Action Sixteen, Audiogenic Software Ltd., Digital Integration, Mindscape
Genres
Arcade
Themes
Action

Release dates

  • 1987 (Europe) Amiga, Atari ST/STE
  • Mar 1988 (North America) Commodore C64/128/MAX
  • Apr 1988 (North America) Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS
  • 1988 (Europe) BBC Microcomputer System, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum
  • 1990 (Europe) DOS