
Goindol, or Homo, as some bootlegs call it, fares somewhat better than Hard Head. This time, SunA decided to take on Arkanoid/Breakout, but add in some interesting play elements that make it more than just a lifeless clone. Just as in Hard Head, the art style is alternately confusing and terror-inducing, such as the two-headed triceratops seen above. The music continues with the loungey feel, with vaguely familiar pop songs played as if covered by the saddest pachinko parlor karaoke machine in the world. However, once you get past the charming but janky aesthetic, the game itself is well-designed. Though the game has the standard ball and paddle mechanics, it adds on well-designed tables, with a mixture of pinball and shooter touches, including bumpers, slots, and an evil caveman(the titular Goindol)who throws enemies and obstacles at you. If you manage to hit the right spot, you are taken to a shooter bonus round, where you must clear out all the blocks in order to reveal the picture below. Goindol is well worth tracking down, even if you don't like cavemen, dinosaurs, or hideous art.
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