Arkanoid, released in 1986 , is an arcade game that offers a fresh take on the classic Breakout concept. The story revolves around controlling a spaceship called the Vaus at the bottom of the screen, using it to catch and direct an energy bolt to hit a mysterious wall of bricks at the top of the screen.
The gameplay involves navigating the ship through increasingly difficult levels, catching power-ups that are falling from above to enhance your abilities. The power-ups include lasers, which mount to each side of the ship and allow you to shoot out blocks, a catching device that enables you to fire the ball at different angles, and one that slows down the energy bolt.