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Brickception (brickception.xyz)

579 points by duck · 996 days ago · 88 comments on HN

Article summary

Brickception is a game that combines the classic Breakout game with popup windows, requiring players to win in both the main game window and a nested game window. The game uses two popup windows, one for the main game and one for the paddle, which can be moved to control the game. The game is available to play online and its source code is available on GitHub. The game does not work on mobile devices or browsers that do not support popups.

Main themes

  • Breakout game variation
  • Popup window usage
  • Browser compatibility
  • Game controls and usability
  • Security and privacy concerns
  • Recursive gameplay mechanics

What commenters say

  • The game is a cool and original take on the classic Breakout game, but its implementation has some technical issues.
  • The game does not work as expected on certain browsers or operating systems, such as Wayland or Firefox.
  • Some players find the game's controls to be chunky and frustrating, making it hard to get into the flow of the game.
  • The game's concept is interesting and has potential, but its execution needs improvement.
  • The use of popup windows and window positioning raises concerns about security and privacy.
  • The game's compatibility issues are likely due to differences in how browsers handle window positioning and events.
  • Despite the technical issues, some players enjoy the game and find it to be a fun and challenging twist on the classic Breakout game.
  • The game's idea of using multiple windows to create a recursive gameplay experience is not new, but its implementation in a web browser is unique.