Kalypso Media and First Star Software have announced that Boulder Dash XL is now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Boulder Dash XL revives the classic into the HD-era. It is available for 800 Microsoft Points.
A Windows PC version is scheduled for release later in 2011.
The game features 5 different game modes and pays tribute to Boulder Dash fans with its “Retro Mode”, which replicates the look and feel of the original Boulder Dash which was released on Home Computers in 1984. Retro Modes utilizes only the gameplay elements featured in the original and the behaviour of enemies inhabiting the caves is exactly as it was back then.
Level designs follow the same patterns and rules of the classic Boulder Dash so fans feel right at home. The original graphics and characters have been overhauled with real-time 3D, resulting in a unique look. Music and sound effects have been created using 8-bit samples to underline the retro heritage of the title.
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Features of Retro Mode
• 25 Caves, following the design guidelines of the original game
• Caves created solely using the game elements featured in the classic
• All the classic enemies are there, behaving exactly how they did in 1984
• Glorious 8-bit soundtrack
• Original graphics and characters rendered in real-time 3D
Features of Boulder Dash XL
• An updated HD look and feel, featuring 720p graphics
• Four new game modes: Puzzle; Zen; Time Challenge; and Retro; in addition to Arcade
• Retro Mode’s 25 new Caves use 3D interpretations of the original bitmap graphics from 1984
• New scoring mechanism adding new excitement and challenges for High Score hunters
• Four beautiful and varied game worlds
• Over 150 all-new Caves to explore while battling monsters and grabbing gems
• Online Ranking Lists / Leaderboards
• Achievements support
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