Boulder Dash Construction Kit
Boulder Dash Construction Kit is the fourth game in the Boulder Dash series. It was first published for the Commodore 64 by Epyx in 1986. Ports were later released for the Atari 8-bit family, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, and Atari ST[2] The Spectrum version was rereleased as Boulder Dash IV: The Game.[3] Boulder Dash Construction Kit adds 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, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST |
Release | 1986 |
Reception
Rick 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."[4]
Steve Panak reviewed the Atari 8-bit version of the game for Antic and said "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."[5]
Rhett Anderson for Compute! said "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."[6]
David Langendoen for Family Computing said "Make sure you take a look at it. It's even a "boulder" and better game than its predecessors."[7]
Ervin Bobo for Compute!'s Gazette said "The action here is fast and deadly."[8]
Reviews
- Zzap! - Dec, 1986
- Computer and Video Games - Apr, 1990
- Commodore Format - Feb, 1994
- Your Sinclair - Feb, 1988
- Atari User - Aug, 1987
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Jan, 1987
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Dec, 1989
References
- "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.
- "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.