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What is Java Breakout?
Breakout consists of a platform, that the user controls, a ball, many blocks, and several powerup. The objective is to bounce the ball into the blocks and destroy them. Behind some of the blocks lie power ups. These objects will float downwards toward the bottom of the gameboard for the user to capture. Be warned, some power ups may be harmful. Upon destroying all blocks you will be transported to the next level.
Characteristics
- You have 3 lives to defeat the game.
- Each block is worth 10 points except the light blue, Dr. Webster. It is worth 50 points and requires 5 hits to destroy.
- The 'S' power up is a short platform
- The 'L' power up is a long platform
- The 'F' power up is a laser. 5 can be shot at a time.
- The 'C' power up is catch. The ball will rest on the platform instead of bouncing.
- The '+' power up is 400 points.
- The '-' power up is -500 points.
- Catching a new power up will eliminate the previous power up's effect.