The Mostly Harmless Boulder Dash Thread*

Sparks43 · 01-09-2011 01:10AM #1

For all things related to Rockford and the Genius that is Peter Liepa (Also Chris Gray)

An 8 bit icon that shaped gaming as we know it and the best game of all time

Rules

No Halo

No Cd-I

And no smegging Sprouts

Boys from the Dash :pac:

*Also known as Sparks talking to himself thread :pac:

Myrddin · 01-09-2011 08:01AM

So what is it?

Andrew76 · 01-09-2011 08:29AM

EnterNow wrote: »

So what is it?

:pac:

@Sparks: How do you rate the C64 version compared to others? It was the only one I've played but remember it was pretty damn addictive.

alpahaeagle · 01-09-2011 08:54AM

Sparks: I have heard that the Atari 8 bit version was the best would you care to comment on this.......:rolleyes:

o1s1n · 01-09-2011 08:57AM

Sparks43 - what's the longest you've ever played in one session?

Is it true playing Boulder Dash increases virility? :pac:

Steve X2 · 01-09-2011 09:03AM

Sparks43, is it true that this is the only game you are any good at and that's the reason for your obsession? (I hear you are almost as good as me at it)

Sparks43, is it true that Boulder Dash XL on the 360 is the greatest version of the game ever created?

Sparks43, will they be releasing a patch for the Spectrum version to enable 3D and internet multiplayer?

Thank you for your time.

Dr Bob · 01-09-2011 09:22AM

Repton ? better or worse than boulderdash?

Sparks43 · 01-09-2011 12:59PM

EnterNow wrote: »

So what is it?

Oh somebody punch him out!!!!!!:D

Andrew76 wrote: »

:pac:

@Sparks: How do you rate the C64 version compared to others? It was the only one I've played but remember it was pretty damn addictive.

Of the 8-bit versions i think the C64 is the best

The Atari version is good and i know preferring a conversion is a little bit weird

And yes it is quite addictive:pac:

alpahaeagle wrote: »

Sparks: I have heard that the Atari 8 bit version was the best would you care to comment on this.......:rolleyes:

See above:D

o1s1n wrote: »

Sparks43 - what's the longest you've ever played in one session?

Is it true playing Boulder Dash increases virility? :pac:

Ive played for 10 hours in a straight session when i played it on the C64 and there was no saving

Would probably do a 24 hour marathon sometime in the future

As for increasing virility it does Fact!!!!

Steve SI wrote: »

Sparks43, is it true that this is the only game you are any good at and that's the reason for your obsession? (I hear you are almost as good as me at it)

Sparks43, is it true that Boulder Dash XL on the 360 is the greatest version of the game ever created?

Sparks43, will they be releasing a patch for the Spectrum version to enable 3D and internet multiplayer?

Thank you for your time.

Boulder Dash is not the only game i am good at

Im quite good at Boulder Dash 2 and Boulder Dash 3 as well

Boulder Dash xl is a load of Dingoes Kidneys tbh the creators should be shot with balls of there own ****e

As for the Speccy patch i can neither confirm nor deny its existance

luas_dublin wrote: »

Repton ? better or worse than boulderdash?

Worse by miles

Cant believe you can even ask such a question:pac:

alpahaeagle · 01-09-2011 01:17PM

You are indeed the Guru of Boulderdash............:D

PS did you find your tape deck ???????

Sparks43 · 01-09-2011 01:21PM

alpahaeagle wrote: »

You are indeed the Guru of Boulderdash............:D

PS did you find your tape deck ???????

Not yet but im sure its still in the attic along with a competition pro joystick

Im going to have to wait a while before making any other purchases as all my money is spent on school clothes and books:mad:

Dr Bob · 01-09-2011 01:38PM

tape deck? if its a c64 one theres a dude with one for sale (for a tenner I think) on adverts at the mo

CiDeRmAn · 02-09-2011 07:24AM

How about that great version of Halo on the CDi, I believe sprouts feature heavily in the gameplay.

Sparks43 · 10-09-2011 01:38PM

Boulder Dash Arcade Cassette

That is one pain in the backside to get working

Now lets see if its any good

Edit:Its not bad,not bad at all

Happy days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av8NTy5WkFc

CiDeRmAn · 12-09-2011 03:31PM

Good to know seeing as its the one copy I have played recently, aside from Boulder Dash on the NES, on the ceiling...

Retr0gamer · 12-09-2011 03:33PM

7sr2z3fely84g5 · 12-09-2011 03:39PM

Rocks n gems goddammit!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6pys6MgAQ

Sparks43 · 12-09-2011 03:43PM

Will people notice that the word Clone is not in the OP or Title

Although RocksnGems is quite a good game:D

Repton is chite:D

Steve X2 · 12-09-2011 03:52PM

Sparks43 wrote: »

Will people notice that the word Clone is not in the OP or Title

Although RocksnGems is quite a good game:D

Repton is chite:D

Isn't boulderdash a clone/copy/homage/rip off of another game?

Not sure what one but I think it was mention here a while ago.

.

7sr2z3fely84g5 · 12-09-2011 03:57PM

Wiki says the pit from taito-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulder_Dash

Numerous clones over years,another great one-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6Ib9zX9ZA

Sparks43 · 16-09-2011 10:02PM

Finally someone does a proper review

I agree with every word :cool:

Sparks43 · 20-06-2012 08:50PM

Been playing quite a bit of the Atari 800 versions on my psp.

Still think the C64 is better but not by as much as i used to

* Blatant bumpy*

CiDeRmAn · 21-06-2012 12:47AM

Sparks43 wrote: »

Been playing quite a bit of the Atari 800 versions on my psp.

Still think the C64 is better but not by as much as i used to

* Blatant bumpy*

This qualifies as the thread equivalent of reanimating a stiffened, bloated corpse...
Careful now, could try to eat your brain!

Sparks43 · 24-02-2017 02:26AM

alpahaeagle wrote: »

You are indeed the Guru of Boulderdash............:D

PS did you find your tape deck ???????

Yes found the tape deck

Dead as a dodo though :mad:

CiDeRmAn · 24-02-2017 08:18AM

Did you just quote and answer a question from 6 years ago?
Zombie thread alert!

Sparks43 · 29-07-2025 04:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/102723549#Comment_102723549

Yes…………..

Blame Steve lol.

https://youtu.be/-cNlROsqB4o

Retr0gamer · 30-07-2025 10:25AM

He's back!

o1s1n · 30-07-2025 12:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123680936#Comment_123680936

I look forward to your next post on this thread in 2033!

Sparks43 · 30-07-2025 11:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123683173#Comment_123683173

Lol. I have got early access to the beta test and this game is going to make waves 40 years on from first release. My mind is blown on how good this is.

And before anyone screams bias or shill towards me i have never really enjoyed this game on any systems other than 8 bit. Until now

The Mostly Harmless Boulder Dash Thread*

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