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Breakout: Recharged

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Breakout: Recharged combines classic brick-breaking with 50 challenges, an endless mode, special weapons and local co-op. Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox developed the reinterpretation for Atari's Recharged series.

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What is Breakout: Recharged?

Breakout: Recharged is an arcade game in which you steer a ball back into the playing field with a paddle, destroying blocks as you go. The new edition combines Atari's 1970s gameplay with glowing playfields, various obstacles and changeable ball effects.

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Release

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Breakout: Recharged was released in February 2022. The PC version came out on Steam on Feb 10, while the PlayStation and Xbox versions launched in German stores on Feb 9. Nintendo Switch and Atari VCS also received standalone versions.

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Platforms

Breakout: Recharged was released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Atari VCS. The Steam version supports Windows, macOS and Linux. The Atari VCS has its own version with features adapted for the Atari Wireless Classic Joystick.

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Gameplay

You move the paddle along the bottom of the screen, keep the ball in play and try to hit the remaining blocks. The bounce angle and good timing are key. Extra obstacles and changing ball properties alter the trajectories and require quick corrections.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

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DLCs and expansions

Breakout: Recharged is available as a standalone game and is also part of bundles in the Atari Recharged series. The Steam package Atari Recharged Bundle contains several complete arcade games. It is not a single expansion for Breakout: Recharged.

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System requirements

On Windows, Atari lists a dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 400 MB of free storage as minimum requirements. The same basic values are listed on Steam for macOS and Linux. The older Windows 7 entry applies to the game; the Steam client has only supported Windows 10 or newer since 2024.

The details apply to PC.

Minimum

Operating system
Windows 10 or later for current Steam client
Processor
Dual Core
RAM
4 GB RAM
Speicher
400 MB

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Endless Arcade mode

In endless mode, your score rises as long as you keep the ball under control and clear blocks. Unlike the fixed challenges, the focus here is on lasting as long as possible. The leaderboards compare the points you reach.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

50 fixed challenges

Alongside endless play, there are 50 standalone challenges. Each one sets a defined goal, so you can focus on paddle control, reaction time and using power-ups.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

Railgun, rockets and multiball

Destroyed special blocks can unlock power-ups. Railgun shots, homing rockets and explosive balls clear obstacles in different ways than the normal ball. Multiball puts several balls into play at once and changes the pace significantly.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

Local co-op for two players

All game modes can also be played locally with two people. The Steam version also supports Remote Play Together, which lets a second person join a local co-op session over the internet. A standalone online co-op mode is not required.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

Leaderboards and achievements

Global leaderboards are available for both Arcade mode and individual challenges. The Steam version also includes 15 achievements. The gameplay itself does not require permanent online competition.

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Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged with glowing blocks, ball and paddle.
Gameplay scene from Breakout: Recharged. · Atari Image source

Music and visuals

The game world relies on high-contrast neon surfaces, clear block shapes and clear effects when you hit targets. Megan McDuffee composed the electronic soundtrack. The music's rhythm accompanies the fast repetitions of each round.

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Languages and controls

The PC version offers a German user interface as well as ten other interface languages. The game does not require voiced dialogue. The focus is on direct control of the paddle, not a story with text-based choices.

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Atari VCS version feature

A separate version was released for Atari VCS with special content tailored to the Atari Wireless Classic Joystick. This version is not the same as the PC release on Windows, macOS or Linux.

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More from Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox

Game series

Breakout: Recharged is part of a series of reimagined Atari arcade games. It includes Asteroids: Recharged, Centipede: Recharged and Black Widow: Recharged. These titles are separate games, not extra levels for Breakout.

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