Physical - A browser-based Breakout clone with device rotation

Show HN: A little physical breakout clone

Physical is an engaging web-based recreation of the classic Breakout arcade game, designed specifically for mobile and desktop browsers. By simply rotating your device to landscape mode, users can instantly dive into a nostalgic gaming experience that leverages modern web technologies. This project transforms a standard browser window into an interactive playground, offering a seamless way to enjoy retro gaming without any downloads or installations. It serves as a fun demonstration of how simple HTML5 and JavaScript can deliver responsive, tilt-controlled gameplay directly in the browser.

Rotate your device to landscape mode to play.
  1. tanseydavid

    I really like the many variations from the original that you have added (the physics like spin and anti-gravity).

    These surprises made it far-more-interesting to play than I expected.

  2. brontosaurusrex

    The new beta brings some ornamental debris and slightly worse fps:

    https://brontosaurusrex.github.io/physical/v8beta/

    (f to show fps, shift+f to reset lowest fps)

  3. dgerken

    Kinda fun

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