''Boulder Dash EX'' is an action-

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in September 2002. It is part of the '' Boulder Dash'' series and a remake of the arcade version of ''Boulder Dash''.

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

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s 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

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'' 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". ''

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'' called it an "excellent game".

References

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* {{Boulder Dash series 2002 video games Action games EX Game Boy Advance games Game Boy Advance-only games Kemco games Puzzle video games Multiplayer and single-player video games Video game remakes Video games developed in Japan Vision Works games