Alleyway is likely to be overshadowed on the Virtual Console release with big hitters such as Mario and Zelda being released alongside it, the 3DS Tribe take a look at the handheld block breaker to see if it deserves your attention amongst the eShop downlaods.
GamesRadar - Whacking a ball around with a paddle in hopes of breaking stuff is an age-old pursuit, and dusting off this Game Boy launch title reminds us of how much fun a decent block breaking game can be – even if it doesn’t quite rise to the occasion itself. Nintendo’s not-so-subtle Breakout clone exchanges the paddle for a spaceship ostensibly containing a pint-sized Mario, but the gist is exactly the same: you smash blocks by ping-ponging a ball upward. Repeat until you run out of lives or patience
Chris Buffa (Modojo): It took more than two months to arrive, but Nintendo finally released the highly anticipated 3DS eShop, giving players the opportunity to download classic games, watch trailers and transfer their DSiWare purchases.
Kristan Reed (Modojo): Bring on the clones! As one of the very first titles released for the Game Boy in April 1989, there's a certain historical significance to Alleyway, perhaps in the same way that Bros and Rick Astley were the hottest teen pop sensations of their day.
