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Boulder Dash Series

Boulder Dash

Main Game
Platform Puzzle Arcade Action

Boulder Dash is a Platform / Puzzle game released on February 1, 1984 for Atari 8-bit. 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…

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February 1, 1984
Released 15571 days ago
Atari 8-bit

About

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.

Storyline

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.

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Release Dates by Platform

Atari 8-bit Worldwide
Feb 1, 1984
Atari 8-bit Worldwide
Aug 1, 1985

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Game Info

Developer
First Star Software
Publisher
First Star Software, Mirrorsoft, Prism Leisure Corporation Plc
Engine
BASIC
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English

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