Title:        Arkanoid
Version:      1.0
Release:      2004-10-26
Author:       Ciprian Popovici
Email:        ciprian@zuavra.net
Screenshot:   see SCREENSHOT.PNG in the theme dir

Outline:      This is my first attempt at recreating
              the environment from "Arkanoid II:
              Revenge of Doh". The graphics were
              taken from actual Arkanoid screenshots
              and adapted for LBreakout2.

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About this theme

I am an obsessed fan of "Arkanoid II: Revenge of Doh". This is only my very
first attempt at emulating the original. I have used Arkanoid II screenshots
found on the web as a source for this theme's graphics.

The result is not a perfect replica of Arkanoid II so far; it is more of a
satisfying attempt which I've used to become familiar with the process of
creating a LBreakout2 theme. Incomplete as this may be, it has a consistent
look&feel so I've decided it may be worth releasing it.

So far I've managed to reproduce the bricks, the playground frame, the ball,
the paddle, the backgrounds and the opening screen. The bricks' behaviour and
colors are somewhat off, as are several other details; but don't let that
spoil your fun.

The power-ups, in particular, are nothing like the original. Arkanoid II
features multi-color powerups, while for this release I've chosen green (for
bonuses) and red (for maluses) power-ups. They are, however, letter-marked
like the original. Note that I had to extend the letters used to fit in with
LBreakout2.

Use the help screen inside the game to get familiar with the power-ups.
Despite what people are saying, having letters instead of graphics on the
power-ups isn't more confusing. Both need getting used to when you're new to
their meanings. After you play for a while it doesn't matter anymore.

What to expect in the future: for version 2 I will try to get a copy of
Arkanoid II working in the DOSBox emulator in order to capture actual graphics
and sounds. I will then redo the power-ups, balls and many other details
according to the original.

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Changelog:

2004-10-26: released 1.0
