Boulder Dash Construction Kit is the fourth game in the Boulder Dash series. It was published for the Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit computers in 1986 by Epyx. Ports were released for the Apple II, Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and MS-DOS.[2] The Spectrum version was rereleased as Boulder Dash IV: The Game.[3] Boulder Dash Construction Kit includes new levels and a level editor.
| Boulder Dash Construction Kit | |
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| Developer(s) | First Star Software |
| Publisher(s) | Epyx[1] Databyte |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum |
| Release | 1986: C64, Atari 8-bit 1987: Apple II, ST, MS-DOS 1988: Amstrad, Spectrum 1989: Amiga |
Reception
editRick Teverbaugh reviewed the Atari ST version of the game for Antic and said: "I'd mostly recommend it for Boulder Dash fanatics who know the game inside and out and want new horizons and challenges. They certainly can be created here".[5]
Steve Panak reviewed the Atari 8-bit version of the game for Antic and wrote: "Of course, one expects all the hallmarks of a proven arcade wristbuster. The simple objectives, fast action and superb graphics make for hours of addictive play".[6]
Rhett Anderson for Compute! said that "players unfamiliar with Boulderdash probably won't stand much of a chance; experts will be delighted. Beginners are better off designing their own games with easier challenges before trying to tackle the sample game".[7]
David Langendoen for Family Computing considered the game as "boulder" and "better" than its predecessors.[8]
Ervin Bobo for Compute!'s Gazette said that the action in the game is fast and deadly.[9]
Reviews
edit- Computer and Video Games - Apr, 1990[10]
- Commodore Format - Feb, 1994[11]
- Your Sinclair - Feb, 1988[12]
- Atari User - Aug, 1987
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Jan, 1987[13]
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Dec, 1989
- Happy Computer - Jan, 1987[14]
References
edit- ^ "Boulder Dash Construction Kit". Atari Mania.
- ^ "c64sets.com: Boulder Dash Construction Kit manual page 6". www.c64sets.com.
- ^ Campbell, Stuart (2008). "The Definitive Boulder Dash". Retro Gamer (53): 32–41.
- ^ Zzap! review, Newsfield Publications, issue 20, page 176, Dec, 1986 "Zzap! 64 Issue 020 (HQ)".
- ^ "Antic Magazine Volume 6 Number 11 (Next Generation Game Machines)". March 12, 1988 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Antic Magazine Volume 6 Number 12 (Desktop Video Atari)". April 12, 1988 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Compute! Magazine Issue 093". February 12, 1988 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Family Computing Magazine Issue 55". March 12, 1988 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Compute! Gazette Issue 57". March 12, 1988 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "CVG Magazine Issue 101". April 1990.
- ^ "Commodore Format Magazine Issue 41". February 1994.
- ^ "Your Sinclair Magazine Issue 26". February 1988.
- ^ "Aktueller Software Markt (ASM) Magazine (February 1987)". February 1987.
- ^ "Kultpower Archiv: Komplettscan Happy Computer Spielesonderheft 3 (1986)".