Arkanoid Revenge of DOH ¹⁹⁸⁷ (US Version)

Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh (US) is the 1987 arcade sequel by Taito, released internationally by Romstar, where players control the paddle-ship Vaus to destroy blocks and defeat the returning entity, DOH. The game features 34 unique rounds out of a total of 64, branching paths to different levels upon completing a stage, various power-ups to enhance the player's ship, and encounters with enemy obstacles. The objective is to destroy all bricks to clear a level and progress, ultimately leading to a final confrontation with the menacing DOH. Developer & Publisher: Developer: Taito US Publisher: Romstar Release Information: Arcade Release (International): 1987 Arcade Release (US): July 1987 Story & Premise: DOH, a dimension-controlling force, returns to seek vengeance against the Vaus space vessel. Players must control the Vaus to battle through numerous rounds and destroy DOH. Gameplay: Objective: Control a paddle-ship (the Vaus) to hit a ball and break all the bricks on the screen. Progression: Each completed level presents two gates to choose from, leading to different subsequent levels. Power-ups: Catching falling capsules from bricks grants power-ups, such as enlarging the Vaus, enabling laser shots, or other enhancements. Enemies & Obstacles: Floating enemies and obstacles appear, and some blocks can only be destroyed with multiple hits or not at all. Levels: The game consists of 64 total levels, with 34 unique rounds featured in different playthroughs due to the branching paths. Features: Two-Player Mode: The game supports two-player simultaneous or alternating gameplay. Variety of Platforms: In addition to the arcade version, the game was released on various home computer systems, including MS-DOS, Commodore 64, Atari ST, and Amiga.