Boulder Dash-XL 3D Review (MasonicGamer.com)

MasonicGamer.com: To be really honest with you up until recently I didn’t even know what Boulder Dash-XL 3D was so you can imagine just how blown away I was to find out this series has been around since 1984. Having spent some time with Boulder Dash-XL 3D I can say that whilst I enjoyed the core game this 3D update does little stand on its own especially when you consider a version of this already appeared on XBLA in 2011 and at a cheaper price too.

Boulder Dash to those not in the know is a puzzle game dating back to the early 80′s where you play as either Rockford or Crystal (yes they have names) who are a pair of small robots that must reach the exit within each area. The game is viewed from a bird’s-eye view and you don’t have total freedom to go where you like as movement is limited to up, down, left and right directions. Collecting a certain amount of diamonds along the way will unlock the exit and the number required varies depending on the stage.