Simple 1500 Series Vol. 45: The Block Kuzushi 2

November 16, 2000 Tamsoft Marvelous Entertainment, D3 Publisher
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Block Kuzushi 2 is a good breakout game that can be played by 2 players in cooperative or VS mode. The game is the sequel to Block Kuzushi (released as Block Buster in Europe) and this one wasn't released outside Japan.

The game offers some interesting special moves like the one in which you can hit the ball with effect pressing a button.
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Release Date November 16, 2000
Developer Tamsoft
Publisher Marvelous Entertainment, D3 Publisher
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action