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What it is
DX-Ball 2 is a brick-breaking game from Longbow Games, released for Windows in 1998 and reissued as a 20th Anniversary Edition in 2018. It includes 150 boards from the original Board Pack 1, along with an anniversary boardset and widescreen variants. Players can switch between high-resolution board textures and the original-style graphics, use classic and new power-ups, and save progress to continue later. Dynamic boards change during play, while a punch paddle breaks multi-hit bricks and a gravity paddle moves the ball from a distance. The game also has online leaderboards, achievements, and collectible charms. Its editor and Steam Workshop support let players create and share custom boardsets. Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, PvP, shared-screen PvP, and Remote Play Together. Classic mode keeps to the original features and look.
What players like, and what they don't
- 150 boards from the original Board Pack 1
- Includes an editor and Steam Workshop support
- Classic mode retains original features and graphics
- Saved games let players continue later
- Supports multiplayer and Remote Play Together
- Listed platform is Windows only
- Multiplayer is listed, but no co-op feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy brick-breaking games and want both classic-style play and extra boards or power-ups. Board creators may appreciate the editor and Workshop support, while friends can use its listed multiplayer options.
DX-Ball 2 combines brick-breaking play with a sizable board selection, editor, and Workshop sharing. Its Classic mode offers a more original-style option alongside the newer additions.
