The Epic Challenge of Arkanoid on the NES

Arkanoid (1987) is a classic game based on a game usually referred to as "Breakout". In the game, you are a spaceship in some strange universe where you must deflect a ball of energy off of your ship and into giant bricks, which disappear once you hit them enough times. It's not really supposed to make any sense. The game itself is mildly addictive and also very difficult. It takes much practice and skill to achieve high points and level up. The controls are also very unique, as a special analog controller, known as a Vaus controller, is required to play it. And once you get a feel for the game, it's very apparent why. Overall, this game is fun. It has a two-player option and I highly recommend this game for group events. If you're interested in buying this game, having the Vaus controller is a must.

Ball Quiz:
1) What's better: More balls, or less balls?
2) On a scale of 1 to balls, how many balls is this game?
3) Legend has it that Super Mario was intended to be the original pilot of the Vaus, but was fired from the project in favor of Bomberman. However, Bomberman declined the job offer. So the question is, who was the actual final captain of the Vaus ship and how did Shigeru Miyamoto allow this disaster to unfold?
BONUS) How many balls does it take to screw in a ball bulb?

Thanks for watching Vaus Chronicles. Paddle your balls.

Energy Breaker (Combat System)

(Part 4) VGA Chron guy picks Energy Breaker back up again in order to understand the battle system. As it turns out, this game is not for the beginner RPGer. You may have to try harder than I did to play this game well.

Ancient quiz:
1) When does Sonic the Hedgehog make a cameo in Energy Breaker?
2) If you were Sonic the Hedgehog, how many Wii U games would you buy?
3) What's the square root of 7 Sonic the Hedgehog rings, divided by 52 Super Mushrooms? Show your work in Microsoft Excel.
4) Seriously, how many times does Sonic show up in Energy Breaker and Lufia II?

Energy Breaker (SNES)

VGA Chronicles presents the first VGA Chron video ever. Brought to you by VGA Chron Guy. Energy Breaker (1996) is a Super Famicom RPG with isometric graphics and stuff. It's interesting in a way. But I really don't know what I'm doing.

Survey:
A) What's an RPG?
B) How many magic spells does it take to defeat a dragon in Super mode?
C) Which weapon was used to defeat Yoshi in Castlevania III?
D) How many Pikachus does it take to convince Mario that he's just a figment of Kirby's imagination from one of Sonic's dreams about this game?

Energy Breaker, Part 3

VGA still aimlessly wanders the game of Energy Breaker.

Energy Breaker, Part 2

VGA tries to figure out how to play Energy Breaker, but doesn't seem to know what to do.

Energy Breaker, Part 1

Watch VGA chronicles play Energy Breaker for the first time.