Boulder Dash is an arcade developed by First Star Software, released 1 August 1985 on Arcade.
What Boulder Dash is
Boulder Dash is an arcade game developed by First Star Software and released in 1985. It was published by Data East. It is available on Arcade only. It runs on DECO Cassette System.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are Rockford, and you have to dig through monster infested caves in search of diamonds. In each level you must collect a certain number of these diamonds, in order to open a portal to the next stage. Enemies can be squashed by falling boulders, which are released when the ground below them is removed or they are pushed onto empty ground, but be careful because these can also squash you. In later levels, difficulty is increased by many puzzle elements and shorter time limits.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
Boulder Dash — frequently asked questions
When did Boulder Dash come out?
Boulder Dash was released on 1 August 1985 for Arcade.
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