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An alternate opinion: this game was intended for audiences looking for a simpler experience. My 6 year old likes alleyway but not Tetris or SML, and I can see why. The concept is easy to understand, and it isn't particularly difficult. I don't think Tetris was an original launch title in Japan, so this probably filled a casual niche at launch (and given the simple design, it was probably dead cheap to develop)

I kinda find it fun, when I'm on the mood.

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Thanks for that perspective, dagoss, and it's good to see you around! I know there's something to be said in favor of the game's simplicity, but I think the same things could be said of maybe other Breakout clones that offer about the same experience and more besides. To me, it just feels like the kind of game you purchase to venture off the beaten path with your game library, once you've already gotten to the must-haves. Has your kid tried Kirby's Block Ball?

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Thanks! I have so little time for games these days, let alone writing reviews. She hasn't tried Kirby block ball yet (we don't own it). She'd probably like it a lot though.

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