Crackout is a puzzle developed by Konami, released 13 December 1986 on Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System.
What Crackout is
Crackout is a puzzle game developed by Konami and released in 1986. It is available on Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Crackout is a video game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System by Konami in 1991. It is based upon Atari's Breakout games of the 1970s. 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 contained 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 were also level warps in the form of "Konami Man", who would fly from top to bottom of the play area. There were typically 1 - 3…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Crackout launched on 13 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Rebelstar.
Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Rebelstar.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Crackout — frequently asked questions
When did Crackout come out?
Crackout was released on 13 December 1986 for Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System.
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