Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary

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Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by BBG Entertainment GmbH and was released on September 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Boulder Dash: 30th Anniversary" is a classic-style puzzle game where players control a character named Rockford who digs through caves filled with obstacles like boulders and enemies. The goal is to collect a certain number of diamonds in each level before reaching the exit, while avoiding being crushed by the boulders or touched by enemies. This version includes new levels, features, and visuals, while maintaining the core gameplay of the original game released in the 1980s.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 405 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

Great remake of the original game with improved graphics and enjoyable gameplay.
Addictive and fun, bringing back nostalgic memories for many players.
Challenging levels that keep players engaged without being overly difficult.

Controls are often unresponsive and difficult to manage, making gameplay frustrating.
Frequent crashes and bugs hinder the overall experience, leading to unplayable situations.
The game has been criticized for its monetization model, with many features locked behind in-app purchases.

graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visuals and nostalgic charm, while others criticize the new designs as inferior to the originals. Some users appreciate the clean and fun graphics, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while a few express disappointment over the cartoonish style and the loss of the original aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, though opinions vary on their effectiveness in capturing the essence of the classic game.
- “Love the basic graphics and the game runs well without bugs on my phone.”
- “Great new characters and of course improved graphics, with all the charm of the original gameplay.”
- “Enjoying all the classic features, great new graphics, feeling like a kid again!”
- “Really fun game, but the 'new graphics' are insanely bad.”
- “Please don't change the graphics; they're going to make the game terrible.”
- “No controls, unclear objectives, bad graphics, too many bad things to list.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the pressure to make in-app purchases for power-ups. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the constant ads detract from gameplay and question the necessity of permissions requested by the app. Overall, the monetization strategy seems to overshadow the game's enjoyment for a significant number of users.
- “Monetization through power-ups is a great feature!”
- “I like the game, but it's definitely geared towards in-app purchases.”
- “The game is good, but I can't buy anything in the in-app purchases. If this is fixed, I would rate it 5 stars.”
- “Monetization through powerups?”
- “Like it but it's definitely geared towards in-app purchases.”
- “In-app purchases are just evil and merely cloud the real costs of the app.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its enjoyable and addictive nature, as well as the improved graphics and new characters that enhance the experience. However, some critics feel it lacks originality and atmosphere, suggesting it relies too heavily on classic concepts without significant evolution. Overall, while the gameplay is generally well-received, opinions vary on its innovation and depth.
- “Enjoyable gameplay with lots of levels.”
- “Great new characters and of course improved graphics, with all the charm of the original gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and original.”
- “Gameplay is not even similar; it feels like they just want to make money off old concepts and make it nicer, which there should be no reason for this awesome original classic game.”
- “Not supremely impressed with the evolved gameplay either.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but the atmosphere is lacking.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been well-received, with players appreciating the retention of the original tracks alongside classy remixes. While the sound quality may differ from the Commodore 64 version, the nostalgic feel and adherence to the original composition have been highlighted as a nice touch. Overall, the music adds to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “I love that they kept the original music.”
- “Even the music gets a classy remix.”
- “Nice touch with the music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing that requires users to force stop the application, leading to a frustrating experience. While no glitches have been reported, the overall performance is deemed unsatisfactory.
- “There are no glitches at all yet.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “It is buggy and it just isn't a fun game.”
- “Every time we get into the game, it freezes and I have to force stop.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's 3D graphics are praised for their quality, but players report issues with floaty controls and choppy performance during intense moments, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Best 3D graphics and great performance!”
- “The optimization really shines through, providing a smooth experience even during intense gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, what keeps me from buying the ad-free version are the floaty controls; they should really be more precise and responsive, and the performance is rather choppy when a lot of things are happening at once.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered lacking, with players feeling that it does not enhance the overall experience despite satisfactory gameplay.
- “Gameplay is fine, but the atmosphere is lacking.”
- “The game feels empty and uninspired, failing to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere doesn't draw you in at all.”

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Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is a casual action adventure game.

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary was released on September 13, 2016.

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary was developed by BBG Entertainment GmbH.

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is a single player game.

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