Boulder Dash EX
Boulder Dash EX is an action-puzzle video game developed by Tokyo-based Vision Works and published by Kemco for the Game Boy Advance in September 2002. It is part of the Boulder Dash series and a remake of the arcade version of Boulder Dash.
Boulder Dash EX
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Boulder Dash EX is an action-puzzle video game developed by Tokyo-based Vision Works and published by Kemco for the Game Boy Advance in September 2002. It is part of the Boulder Dash series and a remake of the arcade version of Boulder Dash.
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• Title — Boulder Dash EX • Developer — Vision Works • Publisher — Kemco • Platforms — Game Boy Advance • Genre — Action-puzzle • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer
Gameplay
Gameplay
The objective of the game is to burrow through tunnels collecting gems without causing rocks and other things to crush the player character. Over 60 puzzles are included in the game. Three modes are featured in the game: "EX Game" mode is an updated version of the game, with new enemies, items, and anime-style cutscenes between levels featuring the player character, Alex, embarking on a quest to rescue his friend Sonya from the Dark King. The "Classic Game" mode features the entire original arcade game, and the multiplayer "Battle Mode" allows up to four players to compete simultaneously using a link cable.
Reception
Boulder Dash EX received "generally positive" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. Nintendo Power said the game is "a very replayable and addictive challenge". GameSpy summarized: "[...] if you enjoy the genre you can't really go wrong with Boulder Dash EX". IGN said: "The story and cutscenes are a little on the tacky side, and the graphics might not be the most elaborate seen on the GBA, but Boulder Dash EX is quite a fun, little surprise". Jeuxvideo.com called it an "excellent game".
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- 1.Torres, Ricardo. First look: Boulder Dash EX. GameSpot. Fandom. 8 December 2003.
- 2.About - 所在地. Vision Works.
- 3.Harris, Craig. Kemco's E3 Line-up. IGN. Ziff Davis. 2 May 2002.
- 4.Harris, Craig. E3 2002: Boulder Dash EX. IGN. Ziff Davis. 20 May 2002.
- 5.Fandom. Boulder Dash EX for Game Boy Advance Reviews. Metacritic.
- 6.Davis, Brian. Reviews - Boulder Dash EX (GBA). GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. 30 October 2002.
- 7.Harris, Craig. Review - Boulder Dash EX. IGN. Ziff Davis. 27 September 2002.
- 8.Shreddy. Test - Boulder Dash EX. Jeuxvideo.com. Webedia. 23 October 2002.
- 9.Now Playing - Boulder Dash EX. Nintendo Power. 160. 165. September 2002.
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