The original version.
Fantastic 8 bit game. Huge, fast, stress, chocking, complexity, super accurate, tricky, it play with a lot of different moods. It makes me cry when the rocks fall it hurt like if it was real. ;)
I played it on the Amstrad CPC and green monitor with very sharp graphics. A8, CPC and C64 are lucky to have this gem perfectly executed.
My fav was the BD 3 (in space). |
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@Monk:
I grew up with the C64-version from Boulder Dash. But I must admit that the controlling in the Atariversion is a bit better.
Even as C64-fan I prefer the Atari XL version. |
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I have heard that some people think the Atari version of Boulder Dash is somehow better than the C64 version.
Isn't the gameplay pretty much 100% identical? Where is the real difference?
The only differences I can see are:
- different sound effects (C64's are slightly better imho, except some sounds)
- different color palette (C64's are better, although Atari's COULD have been better, but the color choices are oddly bland and grey, where they could have been colorful and beautiful)
- different waveforms used in the title screen song
.. no matter how I scratch my head, I simply cannot perceive any other differences.
For all intents and purposes, besides those very tiny differences, the versions are:
IDENTICAL.
This is another very difficult game that I just can't play, because I always make some mistake that screws up the levels where you have to focus a lot and work long and hard to dig for a few measly diamonds, or where I can't think fast enough with the levels with the 'fireflies' and other enemies running around.
I wish there was a version of Boulder Dash that had the exact same difficulty as the first two levels - those represent my skill level for this game perfectly, and I can complete those levels with relative ease.
The difficulty curve is just too steep with this one - two levels are perfect difficult, and then it becomes incredibly hard.
But, it's atmospheric, fun while it lasts, and a neat and original idea.
Because of the difficulty, I never was a fan of this game. But I guess it's good for those that are skilled enough and can play difficult games.
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Overtonesinger Filip - 15/02/2015 |
Best game ever!
I programmed in C++ a freeware PC DOS version of the B.DASH CONSTRUCTION KIT back in 1997. :-) ... It even has fluent scrolling (in assembler!) on 386-33 MHz. Runs even today in Dosbox. I used the original ATARI graphics with all the correct palletes. :-)
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THE best for the 800, had it on disk, played it all day...
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I believe this was originally written for the Atari. First played it on the C64. Both versions are almost identical but I think it plays better on the Atari. |
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best port imho, plays way snappier than on c64, i wonder if the construction kit caves are compatible with other ports and vice versa?! 8.5/10 |
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OMG, I played Boulder Dash in 1987 when I was about 10. In Russia we called the game "Little Ant" or "Diamonds". Also I played SPECCY version but it has poor graphics and sound. My vote is 10. |
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baz armstrong - 08/11/2009 |
This has to be one of the best games ever! |
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This is one of the greatest computer games of all time! I played it 25 years ago and I even enjoy it playing this game today! |
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while it is surpassed by more modern games, this has to be the best game ever due to time spent playing it.
a true classic.. |
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krm_mayadagli - 07/08/2009 |
This is best games on the world ! |
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t,was a great game.i loved the music...(am humming it now) |
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love it, love it since i was 7~~~ |
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Scott Wozniak - 15/09/2008 |
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Boulder Dash was GREAT.
One of the best games for Atari 800XL/65XE. |
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while i may spend little time with it now. it still goes down as my most played game EVER in the past 25 years or so.. |
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Atari800XLFan - 15/09/2007 |
I luv it, the best game ever....10/10 |
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This is best games on the world ! |
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This is one of the best games that I ever played for my old Atari 130Xe. Even today i still can play it and enjoy it like a 20 years ago. |
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Surprising how playable this game is, even today! |
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Great idea. Great implementation. A true classic. |
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Absolutelly "MUST HAVE" game ever...witty idea, good presentation...I spent long months with this game... |
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I love this game is one of my favourites, just to get insane excelent |
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This game is really a must!
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