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Arkanoid Returns

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…

1 February 1997

Arkanoid Returns is an arcade developed by Taito, released 1 February 1997 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation and Arcade.

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What Arkanoid Returns is

Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1997. It was published by Square Enix. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation and Arcade. It runs on Taito F3 System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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' for the last time.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Arkanoid Returns launched on 1 February 1997, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII (1997), Theme Hospital and Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII (1997), Theme Hospital, Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

Screenshots

All media

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Quick answers

Arkanoid Returns — frequently asked questions

When did Arkanoid Returns come out?
Arkanoid Returns was released on 1 February 1997 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation and Arcade.
Does Arkanoid Returns have multiplayer?
Yes. Arkanoid Returns supports multiplayer.

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