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BRKÖUT Was Developed with Keyboard Controls in Mind   You may play with a controller or using mouse controls, but BRKÖUT was developed for a different time and place, before computer mice. Use alternative control methods at your own peril. This game is meant to be played alone, and possibly in the dark.  Features:    Unique twist on brick breaking gameplay   Unfolding narrative inspired by early home computers   Original soundtrack produced by Simon Wagg   Approximately 2 hours of content   Tons and tons of bricks!    Trailer credits: All footage taken from BRKÖUT Music in order of appearance: Itty Bitty 8-Bit by Kevin Macleod CORE by Simon Wagg (from the BRKÖUT soundtrack)  Pronunciation guide: BRKÖUT can be pronounced like Breakout, or however you would say BRKOUT.  It is preferably pronounced Brek-ouht due to the O-umlaut.  About the developers: BRKÖUT is the first full-length game developed by Fisher and Simon Wagg. 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