Gaming Cypher

The Latest Video Game News and Reviews

SUPER PIXEL SMASH by Rank17 Launches Today on SteamVR

SUPER PIXEL SMASH by Rank17 Launches Today on SteamVR

Rank17’s SUPER PIXEL SMASH has arrived on SteamVR! Get ready to destroy walls, trigger power-ups, and earn as many points as possible in this thrilling take on the classics Breakout and Arkanoid.

Enter the fast-paced, neon-induced Super Pixel Smash league — where the Pixel Paddle and Gravity Gauntlet rule supreme. Smash a Digital Energy Orb into a destructible wall and chain combos together to earn a spot on the coveted Super Pixel Smash leaderboards — but be sure to maintain the orb’s momentum if you want to keep your combos alive. You must use the Gravity Gauntlet to retrieve the orb when it slows down … or it’s over.

SUPER PIXEL SMASH by Rank17 Launches Today on SteamVR

You can also target special bricks to trigger power-ups:

*   Point multipliers – Multiply your score
*   Orb multipliers – Get additional Digital Energy Orbs to smash
*   Charged shots – Destroy multiple parts of the wall in one hit
*   Speed boosts – Increase the orb’s momentum

Meet score goals to unlock additional levels — each with different wall panels and challenges. Accumulate enough points and you’ll be granted access to a special bonus room, where all the walls are destructible — but be sure to avoid the dreaded red bricks and bouncing red balls!

SUPER PIXEL SMASH by Rank17 Launches Today on SteamVR

QUOTE
Steve Iverson (Studio Head, Rank17):

“Playing a game like Breakout in VR has been a childhood dream of mine. With Super Pixel Smash, we go one step further — driving sight and sound further than we could ever imagine in the ‘80s. If you ever wanted to hit an energy sphere while fully immersed in a pixel-based world, this is it!”

SUPER PIXEL SMASH KEY FEATURES

  • Enjoy fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay
  • Marvel at responsive and simple controls
  • Earn gnarly power-ups
  • Smash your way to the top of the leaderboards
  • Travel back in time in VR with rad ’80s-style visuals.

Here is the Super Pixel Smash Trailer:

Super Pixel Smash is now available on SteamVR for $4.79 — 40% off the $7.99 retail price. The sale will end on the last day of the month (January 31). The game requires an HTC Vive VR headset.

Related: Rank17 Announces Full Slate of VR Titles Coming in 2017

Website | + posts

I'm a published author and proud US Army veteran who happens to be a gamer, so I decided to combine the two and love every minute of it! Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments and I'll be sure to get back to you.