CasualFit check
Is DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Brick-breaker fans who want a large selection of boards
- Players who enjoy creating and sharing custom boardsets
- Fans of classic arcade-style games who want original-style graphics
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a story-driven campaign may find the board-based format limited.
- Players seeking broad gameplay variety may find repeated brick-breaking sessions too repetitive.
- Players who do not want to create or manage custom boards may not use the editor and workshop features.
Our take on DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition
Players who expect varied objectives may hit a wall once the board-by-board brick-breaking loop becomes the main activity. The editor adds a separate creation route, but players seeking a changing campaign may not find board creation an adequate substitute for new modes.
What is DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition?
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition is a brick-breaking game for modern PCs that retains the original visual style and gameplay.
It includes 150 boards from Board Pack 1, an anniversary set, and widescreen variants. Some boards animate and change during play. Players can switch between high-resolution textures and the original graphics, or use Classic mode with the original features and visuals. Power-ups include gravity-ball and lightning. The punch paddle speeds up the ball to break multi-hit bricks, while the gravity paddle moves it from a distance. Saved games let players resume later. Online leaderboards track scores, and editing tools with workshop support let players create and share boardsets. In-game charms add points and achievements.
How DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition plays
- 01Board editor
- Editing tools and workshop support allow players to make and share custom boardsets.
- 02Graphics options
- Players can switch between high-resolution textures and the original visual presentation.
- 03Progress saves
- Saved games let players stop and continue their progress later.
- 04Online leaderboards
- Scores can be compared through online rankings.
- 05Dynamic boards
- Some boards animate and change during play.
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DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition: platforms & release
Is DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: brick-breaker fans who want a large selection of boards. Skip it if: players who want a story-driven campaign may find the board-based format limited.
Where can I download DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition on?
Windows only.
