However, that does not mean it can’t be just as fun its progenitor. At first blush, it might look really derivative, and you would not be entirely wrong in thinking so. It’s very similar though.ĭX-Ball is an independently-made game that was developed in the ‘90s that operates under a lot of similar design principles as Breakout. Somehow, he managed to find a way to combine the two passions.Īre you familiar with the old block-breaking game of Breakout? It was a challenging little classic that had you break apart rows upon rows of shiny little blocks using a ball that you had to ensure never hit the ground. Dave Galvin is a freelance writer and avid gamer.