Block Shock

A game-breaking bug results in levels not progressing even after completion. This was reported in the discussions over a year ago, and there has been absolutely no developer contact.

I was a little apprehensive of what I was going to get after reading a few reviews from the game’s launch in 2018. Writing this now after a rather surprising update given the time that has passed, I can say I haven't encountered many of the reported bugs. The only thing I didn't like was that the platforming didn't feel very smooth, but I finished all the levels and they have good variety with a solid background music. I really hope to see more updates for this game, it's a fun game for a quick play session. It appears to have flown under the radar because of poor reviews of past issues which I believe have been dealt with. I recommend it for the price.

Block Shock takes the traditional brick-breaking formula and turns it into a small but surprisingly structured arcade adventure. Rather than relying entirely on isolated stages and high-score chasing, it gives players a sense of progression through themed temples, upgrades, collectibles, and guardian encounters. Developed and published by Vox Studios, it remains immediately recognizable as a paddle-and-ball game, but the additional systems give each successful run a greater purpose than simply clearing every block on the screen. At its core, the gameplay revolves around controlling a paddle, keeping an orb in play, and using carefully aimed rebounds to destroy blocks. The concept is simple, but there is more precision involved than the basic premise might suggest. Where the orb strikes the paddle influences its return trajectory, allowing skilled players to deliberately send it toward specific parts of the room. This becomes increasingly useful when layouts contain awkward block formations, portals, obstacles, or areas that are difficult to reach. A ball-recall mechanic provides additional control and can prevent some frustrating situations without eliminating the importance of go…

This is funny. The dev sent me this game 8 years after release. With all the negative reviews, people will think I'm lying if I give it a positive review. According to the dev update, he pretty much rebuilt the entire game as his experience with coding is quite extensive, and back in 2018, he was a noob. Block Shock works well with a controller, and honestly one of the better block breakers. My only complaint would be that the paddle is the same color as everything else on the first map (although brighter, not brighter though his video preview), and maybe a different color selection would be ideal, but everything works well, and the upgrades are a positive.

https://youtu.be/uiaBjQx7Sbw?si=lxF4KxVp4GYopN6k

In this video I take a look at Block Shock a block breaking Arkanoids game. This game is faulty. If you loose a life during a level the level won't end after you clear out all the blocks. The game isn't Early Access. The developer was told about the error over a year ago and acknowledged it according to the Steam discussions for the game... https://steamcommunity.com/app/783220/discussions/0/1700541698705443291/ But it STILL isn't fixed over a YEAR later. So essentially this game is a scam and should be removed from Steam. DON'T BUY! Watch the video to see what the game is like, every time I loose a life I can't finish the level..... https://youtu.be/F3zQ3wArd6Y Check'n Games, providing you with as many Let's Play's as we can. Thanks for watching. Please like comment and subscribe.