GodisaGeek: "s retro reboots go, Boulder Dash-XL 3D goes further than most. Added value comes in the form of new modes, although some more levels for these modes would have been appreciated. At a budget price of around £14.99 it’s slightly little more expensive than the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC versions, but this release suits a portable system more than a console or computer.
Those with more modern tastes may find the whole thing a little repetitive, but long-time fans of the original game (and its many clones) may find enjoyment in this release, provided they haven’t already dipped into the previously released non-3D versions of Boulder Dash-XL. Unfortunately it’s the type of game that hasn’t stood the test of time."
"Boulder Dash is a concept that is ageing, but can still be worth playing from time to time. Whilst Boulder Dash-XL 3D was never worth it's full retail price, it makes a great eShop choice for it's new low price point." - Nintendo Feed
It’s retro time! Boulder Dash-XL 3d (A bit of a mouth full) is a remake of the classic Boulder Dash game that graced the home computers, and a few arcade machines of the mid 80s. Boulder Dash-XL 3D takes the same formula of the original games and spices it up with fancy new 3D graphics and a nice selection of game modes that will keep you going for a good while.
Coming in at just shy of thirty years, Boulder Dash is one of those series that stands alongside the likes of Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and Pac-Man to define just what a ‘classic’ videogame is. While it never penetrated the mainstream consciousness in the same way as many of its peers, Boulder Dash has had just as prolific a run as Frogger and Space Invaders, having delivered more than fourteen different titles and twenty editions since conception. The latest of which marks the first to grace the Nintendo 3DS console, and the first designed for stereoscopic 3D gameplay.
