

The level structure of the single-player game lends itself very well to the handheld medium, as you can quickly jump in and out of a game session. The simple control scheme cleverly allows you to focus on the puzzles at hand rather than wrestle with the controls. Rather, they automatically get triggered simply by walking around with the D-pad. Meanwhile, all other actions, such as igniting dynamite or pushing boulders onto enemies, require no buttons at all. Only when digging or shooting a weapon, which you acquire later in the game, is a button press needed. The controls contribute further to the high accessibility level of the game. The learning curve is commendably thought out, as you gradually get acquainted with the various hazards throughout the levels. Later on, roaming monsters, one-way trap doors, colored keys, fire hydrants, and stricter time limits are introduced, complicating the action even further. Not only is the risk of getting crushed greater, but you can also become trapped when an avalanche of boulders suddenly blocks your way forward. Now you’re forced to think more carefully about your actions when moving about. It grants you access to the next level, in which more boulders may appear.

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In the first levels, these areas are typically very small, primarily filled with harmless dirt patches and purple diamonds, some of which have to be collected for an exit door to materialise. Each level presents you with a grid-based area. Alternatively, monsters eat you, a set of spikes crushes you, or you simply get blown up by dynamite you ignited yourself.įortunately, the game does a great job of easing you into its mechanics. These boulders often come tumbling down upon your head, easily becoming the most common cause of death. Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary is the best game in its 30 year history.In Boulder Dash Rocks, as in any Boulder Dash game, you instantly learn to be wary of the bushes you wander through – especially if they support a boulder above them. With 280+ exciting levels, 12+ new, gorgeous worlds, and 10 playable characters. Discover treasure chests with rare collectables and potent power-ups. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements avoid falling boulders and collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Boulder Dash ® – 30th Anniversary™ finds our heroes, Rockford™, Crystal™ and others, facing a slew of new, exciting challenges in this legendary action puzzler.
