Destroyer Ball - Another Arkanoid clone makes an appearance, and this time for the Amstrad CPC Plus/GX4000!

It's a double Arkanoid clone bonanza! As previously we had Brick Blaster by Issalig, and now we have Destroyer Ball GX, a new homebrew title developed by ShaCPC for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000. Based on an original BASIC block-breaker published in the Amstrad Personal magazine by Rubén and Jorge Rodríguez Rengel, this enhanced CPR version pays homage to the legendary 1980s arcade smash Arkanoid. Players navigate a transformable paddle through eight initial stages of increasing difficulty, featuring remarkably vibrant visuals for its class. Once the baseline levels are cleared, the action intensifies as the game randomly cycles through the map pool, challenging players to survive as long as their five-life reserve allows.

Navigating the chaotic grid becomes a tactical affair as players catch and deploy five distinct bonuses: red barrels grant extra lives, blue ones trigger a magnetic grip to hold the ball, green items double the paddle length, yellow tokens unlock laser fire, and purple barrels allow an immediate level skip. For those who possess the sharp reflexes needed to conquer the blocks and smash their way through all the levels, the developer has even provided a local high-score table to immortalize their name among the system's finest players.

GX Adaptation Features

• 100% Joystick / Gamepad Controls: Complete overhaul allowing full menu navigation and gameplay without ever needing a keyboard.
• Cheat Menu / Infinite Lives: Built-in option to enable infinite lives to enjoy and complete the entire game stress-free.
• Full .CPR Cartridge Compatibility:
• Amstrad GX4000 Console (via PicoGX or C4CPC).
• Amstrad CPC and CPC+ Range (equipped with an M4 Board).
• Emulation: Fully compatible with Retro Virtual Machine and CPCEC.

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