Boulder Dash
Feb 1, 1984
- Platform
- Puzzle
- Arcade
Platforms: Atari 8-bit
IGDB community rating 7.2IGDB35 votes
Overview
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.
Story
The game's protagonist, named "Rockford", must dig through caves collecting gems and diamonds and reach the exit within a specified time limit, while avoiding various types of dangerous creatures as well as obstacles like falling rocks and the constant danger of being crushed or trapped by an avalanche, or killed by an underground explosion.
- Developed by
- First Star Software
- Published by
- First Star Software, Mirrorsoft, Prism Leisure Corporation Plc
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Player perspectives
- Side view
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Boulder Dash
- Game engine
- BASIC
- Release dates
- Atari 8-bit: Feb 1984
