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Boulder Dash Deluxe

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One
Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: BBG Entertainment
Developer: BBG Entertainment
Release Date: Sept. 9, 2021

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'Boulder Dash Deluxe' Gets Switch, Xbox And PC Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2021 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT

Built as a reincarnation of the classic Boulder Dash from 1984, Boulder Dash Deluxe is a collection of the series’ best games and levels, remastered and reinvigorated.

You may feel like you’ve been thrown back into the 1980s. Two classics from that time, the Boulder Dash video game and the Atari VCS game console, are back! A classic game and a retro game console finally join forces again - with up-to-date specifications, graphics, and gaming elements. Boulder Dash Deluxe’s core is based on the original game, first published in 1984.

Boulder Dash Deluxe takes you, together with its in-game character Rockford, into a myriad of new and exciting challenges. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders; collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles and valuable power-ups. Boulder Dash Deluxe includes 180 new, exciting and unique levels. As a bonus for all fans, Peter Liepa, creator of the original Boulder Dash, and a video game legend himself, has created  “Liepa World” - with a set of 20 of the most mind-bending levels ever!

The original Boulder Dash was a ground-breaking interactive game in the early days of the home computer and video game era, having first been launched in 1984. Boulder Dash, and its many sequels, have delighted and challenged casual and hard-core players of all ages and sexes for almost four decades. Boulder Dash is an innovative, action-puzzle, ‘digging & collection’ game responsible for launching its own game genre. The game's protagonist is named "Rockford". Players must guide him as he digs through caves, collecting gems in an attempt to reach the exit within a limited amount of time, while avoiding various types of dangerous creatures as well as obstacles like falling boulders and the constant danger of being crushed or trapped by an avalanche, or killed by an underground explosion. Boulder Dash was first published by First Star Software, Inc. in 1984 on the Atari 400/800, C-64 and Apple II. 

Key Features:

  • 180 new exciting and unique levels
  • 9 new unique worlds with own textures for each world:
    • Macmarnua Sea
    • Miu Beach
    • Riaria palms
    • Ninau forest
    • Ngada Rocks
    • Monngo mountains
    • Urath castle
  • New special opponents: Octopus, Shark, Crab, Scorpio, Spider, Hyena, Tiger, Parrot, Gorilla, Bear, Wolf, Bird, Bat, Polar bear, and Snow tiger
  • Exclusive world designed by Peter Liepa, the original creator of Boulder Dash
  • Classic version included – The Original Caves from 1984!
  • Character customisation
  • Multiplayer will follow.

Currently available for the Atari VCS, Boulder Dash Deluxe is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC (Steam, Microsoft Windows Store, Mac App Store) on September 9, 2021 for $14.99 USD.


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