Arcade

Arkanoid Returns

Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game released by Taito Corporation in February 1997 as part of the Arkanoid series. It was the fourth overall, and third to be released in arcades. The game was quickly ported to the PlayStation, with an updated home release being released afterwards titled Arkanoid R 2000. Although the game is very hard to find outside of Japan, a worldwide release of the arcade version does exist.

Genre: Breakout
Year: 1997
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Taito Corporation
Players: 4

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

37 achievements · 246 total points

Level 5 Clear Complete levels 1 - 5 in 1P mode
1 pts
Level 10 Clear Complete levels 6 - 10 in 1P mode
1 pts
Level 15 Clear Complete levels 11 - 15 in 1P mode
2 pts
Level 20 Clear Complete levels 16 - 20 in 1P mode
2 pts
Level 25 Clear Complete levels 21 - 25 in 1P mode
3 pts
Level 30 Clear Complete levels 26 - 30 in 1P mode
3 pts
Level 35 Clear Complete levels 31 - 35 in 1P mode
4 pts
Level 40 Clear Complete levels 36 - 40 in 1P mode
4 pts
Level 45 Clear Complete levels 41 - 45 in 1P mode
5 pts
Level 50 Clear Complete levels 46 - 50 in 1P mode
5 pts
Level 55 Clear Complete levels 51 - 55 in 1P mode
5 pts
Level 60 Clear Complete levels 56 - 60 in 1P mode
5 pts
Level 65 Clear Complete levels 61 - 65 in 1P mode
5 pts
Level 70 Clear Complete levels 66 - 70 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 75 Clear Complete levels 71 - 75 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 80 Clear Complete levels 76 - 80 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 85 Clear Complete levels 81 - 85 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 90 Clear Complete levels 86 - 90 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 95 Clear Complete levels 91 - 95 in 1P mode
10 pts
Level 99 Clear Complete levels 96 - 99 in 1P mode
10 pts
The Intergalactic Moai Beat Doh, the final boss of the game, in 1P mode
10 pts
All Moai's Weak Point Beat Doh, the final boss of the game, without shooting any lasers at it in 1P mode
10 pts
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Get the Capture (C) powerup and catch a ball 20 times in the same level in 1P mode
5 pts
The More the Merrier Get the Disrupt (D) powerup and finish the level with multiple balls on play in 1P mode
1 pts
Expanding Spaceship Get the Expand (E) powerup and bounce 3 colored balls in the same level in 1P mode
5 pts
Big Red Ball in Space Get the Giga Ball (G) powerup and hit 3 enemies in the same level in 1P mode
5 pts
So Anyway, I Started Blasting Get the Laser (L) powerup and break 25 blocks in the level in 1P mode
5 pts
Don't Stop Me Now Get the Missile (M) powerup and bounce 50 times off the walls in the same level in 1P mode
5 pts
Is This Ball Not Going to Slow Down? Get the Slow (S) powerup in 1P mode and praise it, as it doesn't do anything
1 pts
Electric Light Net Get the Safety Net (T) powerup but finish the level with the barrier active in 1P mode
2 pts
Prison Break Get the Break (B) powerup and use it to escape the level in 1P mode
2 pts
One More Chance to Win Get the elusive 1UP (P) powerup in 1P mode
2 pts
Faster Than the Speed of Love Reach the ball's maximum velocity in 1P mode
1 pts
I Like It Simple Beat a level without picking any powerup in 1P mode
1 pts
Perfect Level Break all blocks of any level without loosing a single life in 1P mode
1 pts
To Infinity and Beyond Complete 5 consecutive levels without losing a credit in 1P mode
25 pts
You Are the Brick Breaker Beat the highscore in 1P mode
50 pts

Arkanoid Returns leaderboard

Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

1 kale57 1 achievement 500 XP

Arkanoid Returns frequently asked questions

How do I play Arkanoid Returns online with a friend?

Arkanoid Returns (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Arkanoid Returns on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Arkanoid Returns in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Arkanoid Returns netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Arkanoid Returns have achievements?

Yes, Arkanoid Returns has 37 achievements worth 246 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Arkanoid Returns for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Arkanoid Returns on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.