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Boulder Dash: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Boulder Dash (1984): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Boulder Dash (1984) is a platform, puzzle, arcade video game developed by First Star Software, available on Atari8bit. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 76/100 on IGDB.

What is Boulder Dash 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.

Key details

Boulder Dash was released in 1984 and supports single player. Platforms: Atari8bit. Developer: First Star Software.

Should you play Boulder Dash?

A solid 76/100 aggregate score makes Boulder Dash a safe pick for fans of platform, puzzle, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Boulder Dash?

Boulder Dash is a platform, puzzle, arcade game by First Star Software, released in 1984.

What platforms is Boulder Dash on?

Boulder Dash is available on Atari8bit.

Is Boulder Dash good?

Boulder Dash has an aggregate score of 76/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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