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Boulder Dash-XL Xbox 360
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  • Summary: This tricky, action-puzzle and dexterity game made its debut in the early 80s and has continued to fascinate its enormous fan base and new players for decades. Today the game is recognized as one of the best loved retro games in the history of computer and video gaming. Now Boulder Dash is back with a hot new look to take the Xbox Live Arcade platform by storm. The multimillion units selling hit game's core remains unchanged: in a race against time players must collect sparkling diamonds while besting hordes of enemies; and, avoiding numerous traps, and of course, falling boulders!… Expand

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 31, 2011
    83
    Rockford is back and ready to collect more diamonds than ever. With an emphasis on unique modes, this updated classic is dressed to impress. Boulder Dash-XL has enough original content to bring in a whole new generation of spelunkers. This is one cave worth exploring!
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Jul 21, 2011
    72
    If there is anywhere that the game shines, it's in play value. 150 levels is nothing to scoff at.
  3. X360 Magazine UK
    Sep 19, 2011
    40
    Couldn't feel much more dated if it tried. [Issue#76, p.102]
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  1. LevelsAndGear
    7
    Before the invention of “good graphics”, Boulder Dash XL and games like it were staples of video gaming. A puzzle game disguised as an action game, BDXL is a reboot of the classic franchise from 1984. You are Rockford, a robot tasked with collecting as many gems as possible from various caves, then escaping. You must avoid boulders, traps, and creatures who’d rather their gem neighbors were left alone. The gameplay is intuitive and simple, though the presentation leaves a lot to be desired; with ho-hum graphics and music. The action is fast and fun, and there are enough tricks and gimmicks to keep the game interesting through its many levels. The drive to master these levels and get high scores is paramount to enjoyment of titles like this. You’ll also need the fortitude to restart tougher levels several times until you learn the trick to them. The variety of game modes, such as free play and time attack bring casual replayability – and leaderboards are always fun for the competitive gamer. While not for everyone, if you’re the brain teasing, gem collecting type - you’ll be pleased with what BDXL has to offer.… Expand
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