Play Arkanoid DS Online
Arkanoid DS is a 2008 block-breaking game for the Nintendo DS, developed by Taito and published by Square Enix outside Japan. The Vaus paddle bounces a ball to clear 140 stages across 28 worlds in Clear mode, with objective-based Quest mode and four-player Bust All and Bust Color matches locally or online. Both screens form one tall playfield, and a paddle controller was bundled in Japan.
How To Play Arkanoid DS
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Stylus: drag on the touch screen | Move the Vaus paddle left and right |
| D-Pad Left / Right | Move the paddle (button control scheme) |
| Paddle Controller spinner (Japan) | Move the paddle with an arcade-style knob |
| A or stylus tap | Launch the ball; release a caught ball (Catch power-up) |
| A or stylus tap (Laser power-up) | Fire lasers from the paddle |
| L / R | Fine-adjust the paddle in button mode |
| Catch a falling capsule with the paddle | Activate power-ups (Expand, Catch, Laser, Slow, Multi-ball, Break) |
| Stylus (menus) | Choose modes, stages, and customize block and background skins |
| START | Pause |
About Arkanoid DS
| Release date | NA: June 17, 2008 EU: July 4, 2008 JP: December 6, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito (JP); Square Enix (NA/EU) |
| Platform | Nintendo DS |
| Genre | Block breaker (Breakout) |
| Series | Arkanoid |
| Modes | Single-player (Clear, Quest); up to 4-player Vs via local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (discontinued) |