It’s been a while since we’ve had a brick-breaker game from indie and small-time developers. So what better way to cap off this December than with one that may be beyond the norm, and from indie game company Lillymo Games?

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is a 2D brick breaker game that goes beyond the standard “destroy all blocks with this sci-fi ball to move on” norm in the classic genre. Yes, you still have that but the game meshes in new genres while still maintaining the brick-breaking gameplay: side-scrolling bits, Pong, maze games, and even an ode to Frogger. The game is steeped in traditional arcade roots, so if you’re into 80s and 90s gaming, you’ll feel right at home with this title.

There’s also a plot too, which is a continuation of Lillymo’s previous title Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure:

“Veterans of the Twin Breaker campaign will remember a plot all about two pilots — Colin and Chris — who uncover the mystery of disappearing generation ships launched by NASA in hopes of discovering new life and new worlds. But now, the two men are retired, and for some reason they live together in a mansion, whittling away their days in chosen obscurity.

But a new mystery is afoot! As rogue elements in the US government begin learning more from the data the duo brought back from their voyage, it becomes clear that the story is far from over, and that it’s not so easy to turn the page after making first contact. And an all-new character — a government whistleblower coincidentally named Dustin — joins the fray, convincing the boys to come out of seclusion and help save the world yet again, this time with a distinct twist that’s less about space, and more about time. (We also gave Dustin a distinctly phallic ship, as we thought that’d be funny.)”

If the “Sacred Symbols” subtitle sounds familiar, that’s because Lillymo Games is a division of gaming content creators Last Stand Media. The company is run by ex-IGN and ex-Kinda Funny writer and host Colin Moriarty, and one of the channels’ most popular shows is Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast, which he hosts.

Check out the gameplay trailer below. Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey will be out this December for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for US$9.99.