Break Thru

Getting Started

When you first load Break Thru (US), you'll likely see a title screen followed by a menu for starting a new game or adjusting settings. The default keyboard mapping above should let you navigate with arrow keys and confirm with X. Once the game begins, you are presented with a grid of tiles that need to be matched or cleared, typical of puzzle games from this era.

The core loop involves selecting and swapping adjacent tiles to create lines or groups of matching shapes, which then disappear and cause new tiles to cascade down. The goal is to keep the board from filling up to the top while earning points for each match. Pay attention to the timer or any special block types that appear as the difficulty increases.

Since this is a PC port of a Japanese-developed puzzle title, the interface should be in English for the US release. If you are playing a Japanese version, menus might be in Japanese, but the gameplay remains straightforward. Use the controls to rotate or move tiles as instructed - each level will add new challenges such as speed increases or obstacle tiles.