Boulder Dash: Rocks!

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.[2]

Boulder Dash: Rocks!
DS version cover art
Developer(s)10tacle Mobile GMBH
Publisher(s)10tacle Studios
QV Software
Electronic Arts
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
iOS
BlackBerry
Java Platform
ReleaseDS
  • EU: November 23, 2007
  • AU: February 15, 2008
Blackberry
June 26, 2009
iOS
August 29, 2009
Java Platform
September 2009
Genre(s)Action game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer[1]

Plot

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.[3]

Gameplay

The core gameplay is based on the 1984 original game. However, 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.

Release

Boulder Dash: Rocks! was developed by 10tacle Mobile GMBH and published by various companies, including 10tacle Studios, OV Software, and Electronic Arts. It was originally released on the Nintendo DS on November 23, 2007 and February 15, 2008 in Europe and Australia respectively. It was later released for Blackberry devices on June 26, 2009, on iOS devices on August 29, 2009, and on Java in September 2009. A PlayStation Portable port was planned for release in 2008, but it never materialized.

Reception

Nintendo World Report said the game "successfully combines arcade action with enticing puzzle elements without looking or sounding particularly good".[6] Pocket Gamer said that it's "one of the more enjoyable puzzlers out on the DS this Christmas".[7] 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".[5]

References
  1. "Boulderdash Rocks". Electronic Arts. Archived from the original on 28 October 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  2. Chester, Nick (30 July 2007). "Boulder Dash Rocks! DS and PSP screenshots". Destructoid. Gamurs. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. "Boulder Dash: Rocks!". Eurogamer.net. 13 January 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  4. "Boulder Dash: ROCKS! for DS". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  5. Reed, Kristan (13 January 2008). "Reviews - Boulder Dash: Rocks!". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  6. Pallesen, Lasse (29 November 2007). "Boulder Dash ROCKS! Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  7. Cook, Mike (27 November 2007). "Game Reviews - Boulder Dash - Rocks!". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
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