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Boulder Dash

47%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, stability
80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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The retro game and legendary action puzzler for players young and more experienced alike arrived, combining up-to date-graphics with original game features – spanning 35+ years of Rockford and his friends, digging though caves to collect gems - Boulder Dash Deluxe!

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game successfully modernizes the classic Boulder Dash experience with improved visuals, sounds, and gameplay mechanics while retaining the original spirit.
  • It includes the beloved original levels, allowing nostalgic players to enjoy the classic gameplay alongside new challenges.
  • The puzzles become increasingly challenging, providing a satisfying progression for players as they advance through the game.
  • The new graphics and design choices have been criticized for being clunky and less appealing compared to the original's clean aesthetic.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with saving settings and item counts not updating correctly.
  • Some players feel that the game is overly simplistic at first and lacks variety in puzzle-solving methods, leading to tedious gameplay.
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the modern version of the classic Rockford/Boulder Dash have been significantly improved, offering enhanced visuals and sound effects that elevate the nostalgic experience while retaining the charm of the original 80s game. Overall, players appreciate the updated graphics and gameplay, though the music received mixed feedback.

    • “A modern version of the original Rockford/Boulder Dash - all the good stuff we remember and loved but with better visuals, sounds, unlockables, and all sorts of new features!”
    • “Great update to the graphics and gameplay of the 80's original.”
    • “The graphics are good, the sound effects are good, and the music is okay.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its significant graphical and mechanical updates from the original 80's version, offering an accessible experience that avoids excessive reliance on mobile gaming tropes while still delivering a satisfying modern feel.

    • “Great update to the graphics and gameplay of the 80's original.”
    • “Thankfully, it's not too difficult to play, offering minimal lip service to the mobile gameplay tropes while providing a great updated experience just below the surface.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though it does not stand out as a highlight compared to the good graphics and sound effects.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.

    • “This was tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from numerous glitches and visual artifacts, indicating significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “There are lots of glitches and artifacts!”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
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