Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary coming to Switch
BBG Entertainment’s Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is coming to Switch, Worker Bee has announced. A release is planned for this fall.
Here’s an overview and trailer from the Steam release that took place a few years ago:
The original Boulder Dash was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray over 30 years ago and published by First Star Software in 1984. Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary is the first, and only, game in the multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash series to include both a world designed by Peter Liepa and another by Chris Gray.
Gem Collectors, Dig This! Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary finds our heroes, Rockford, Crystal and others, facing a slew of new, exciting challenges in this legendary action puzzler. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders; collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way as you search for the exit before time runs out. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles, use potent power-ups. With 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary is the best game in its 30 year history.
While providing classic Boulder Dash core gameplay mechanics and features, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary introduces exciting new elements such as diagonal movement, using ramps, which opens up new and intriguing puzzles while creating a very different and organic look for the caves.
Features Include:
• 220 all-new levels with advanced physics!
• 11 Never-before-seen worlds, with new creatures with 3D animations!
• 2 additional worlds (20 levels each) are available as DLC for additional purchase
• New multicolored gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and spectacular power-ups!
• New world by videogame legend Peter Liepa who returns to the game he created 30 years ago with 20 of the most mind-bending caves yet!
• Play as Rockford or unlock 9 other playable male and female characters including Crystal!
• Joystick support
• First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement!
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian!
Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary will be featured at Gamescom 2019 between August 20 and August 24.
