Arkanoid R 2000 is an updated version of Arkanoid Returns featuring 150 new levels, including boss levels. With the original 50 levels, the total count is of 200.
The game follows a similar story to its predecessor, with the player controlling a paddle to bounce a ball at incoming enemies while avoiding gaps and obstacles. The ultimate goal is to destroy all bricks on the screen before they destroy the paddle.
Gameplay involves using the paddle to deflect the ball, striking bricks and enemies to clear them from the screen. Power-ups are available throughout the levels to give the player an advantage, such as increasing the ball's speed or bouncing it off multiple bricks at once.