Boulder Dash: Rocks!

Nintendo exclusive

Boulder Dash Rocks! is an updated take on the classic game Boulder Dash.

Released: 23 November 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Action Puzzle
Developers: —
Publishers: 10tacle Studios
Country: Germany

About

Boulder Dash: Rocks! is an action video game by German studio 10tacle released for Nintendo DS in the PAL region. The game is a part of the Boulder Dash video game series. A PlayStation Portable version was scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2008 but never released.

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Gameplay

The core gameplay is based on the 1984 original game, but there are a number of new additions, including a ray gun with various powers and boss battles against Tentacle, which require a different strategy to regular levels. There are also new game modes.

Story

The protagonist, Rockford, is collecting diamonds from a variety of themed worlds to win the heart of his girlfriend, Crystal. Tentacle, a giant octopus-like creature, is also hunting for the crystals and aims to get them before Rockford.

Reception

Nintendo World Report said the game "successfully combines arcade action with enticing puzzle elements without looking or sounding particularly good". Pocket Gamer said that it's "one of the more enjoyable puzzlers out on the DS this Christmas". Eurogamer said the game's "low-budget feel and glossy makeover makes it come across as a kids' title. But if you can look beyond all of that, this has a lot more going for it than you might initially imagine".