Boulder Dash
Boulder Dash was originally released in 1984 for Atari 8-bit computers. It was developed and published by First Star Software, and spawned a series of sequels, re-releases, and spinoffs. It also did a great deal to establish and influence the mining genre of video games, which can be seen in modern games such as Minecraft, Spelunky, and Terraria.
72Wit Score
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DeveloperFirst Star Software
PublisherMirrorsoft, Prism Leisure Corporation Plc
ReleasedFebruary 1, 1984
StatusReleased
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SeriesBoulder Dash
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Worth Playing72/100
About This Game
Rockford ventures into treacherous underground caverns where he must excavate through layers of earth to gather precious gems and diamonds while racing against time to locate the exit. Every step poses a mortal threat—tumbling boulders can crush him without warning, avalanches threaten to bury him alive, and subterranean explosions lurk as unseen hazards. To complicate matters further, a host of hostile creatures stalks him through the passages, forcing Rockford to stay vigilant and nimble as he balances the pressure of collecting treasure with the imperative to escape before disaster strikes.