Item: Lateres - Breakout for Watch
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

79/100

Lateres is perhaps the best example of how to do a 'Watch first' game correctly. While many Apple Watch games feel like afterthoughts, Lateres feels built for the wrist. Using the Digital Crown to control the paddle is incredibly intuitive—it actually feels more precise than using a touchscreen for this type of Breakout-style gameplay.

The visuals are retro-chic, using high-contrast colors that pop on the small OLED screen. It’s perfect for those 30-second windows where you’re waiting for coffee or on the elevator. On the iPhone, it’s a solid brick-breaker, but on the Watch, it’s a standout title that justifies gaming on a wearable.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

967684514

$0.99 4+★3.9 48 reviews

Author : Raffaele D'Amato

Pubish Date : Sat Apr 25 2015

Last Update Date : Fri Dec 17 2021

Support Languages : English and Italian

Genres :

Version 5.0.2Fri Dec 17 2021

• Optimized for the new Apple Watch
• Fixed a crash on start related to Assistive Touch
Lateres is a fun retro breakout game.
Use Digital Crown to move your paddle on Apple Watch!
Hit the ball with your paddle and destroy all blocks to discover other levels!
Compete for the high score in this classic brick breaking game and relive the 70's!
Discover all 20 original levels, even on your wrist!
Video: http://tinyurl.com/lateres
Game mechanics inspired by Atari's Breakout.
Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Lateres is a fun retro breakout game.
Use Digital Crown to move your paddle on Apple Watch!
Hit the ball with your paddle and destroy all blocks to discover other levels!
Compete for the high score in this classic brick breaking game and relive the 70's!
Discover all 20 original levels, even on your wrist!
Video: http://tinyurl.com/lateres
Game mechanics inspired by Atari's Breakout.

Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 48 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Lateres brings the classic 'Breakout' arcade experience to the modern era with a specific focus on wearable gaming. Designed to be played seamlessly on either your iPhone or Apple Watch, Lateres features a unique control scheme where you use the Digital Crown to move your paddle with pixel-perfect accuracy. With dozens of levels, power-ups, and a sleek minimalist design, it’s the perfect companion for quick gaming bursts throughout your day.

Features

Full Apple Watch support with Digital Crown controls

Vibrant minimalist graphics

Diverse level packs with increasing difficulty

Haptic feedback for a tactile arcade feel

Universal purchase: Play on iPhone, iPad, and Watch

Tips

Using the Digital Crown

On the Apple Watch version, don't swipe the screen. Use the Digital Crown for much smoother and more precise movement, allowing you to catch high-speed ball bounces.

Promotion Videos

Breakout - Official Trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Power-Up Strategy

Look out for the falling icons. The 'Expand' power-up is your best friend on the small Watch screen, while the 'Multi-ball' is best saved for clearing thick clusters of bricks.