Boulder Dash EX

Boulder Dash EX is an action-puzzle video game developed by Tokyo-based Vision Works and published by Kemco for the Game Boy Advance in September 2002.^[5] It is part of the Boulder Dash series and a remake of the arcade version of Boulder Dash.^[6][7]

Boulder Dash EX
Developer(s)	Vision Works[1][2]
Publisher(s)	Kemco[2]
Platform(s)	Game Boy Advance
Release	NA: September 17, 2002[2] EU: April 10, 2003[3]
Genre(s)	Action-puzzle[2][4][3]
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer[2]

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.^[8] Three modes are featured in the game: "EX Game" mode is an updated version of the game, with new enemies, items, and anime-style cutscenes 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.^[1][8]

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	79/100[9]

Review scores

Publication	Score
GameSpy	78/100[4]
IGN	7.5/10[2]
Jeuxvideo.com	14/20[3]
Nintendo Power	22/25[8]

Reception

Boulder Dash EX received "generally positive" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.^[9]

Nintendo Power said the game is "a very replayable and addictive challenge".^[8] GameSpy summarized: "[...] if you enjoy the genre you can't really go wrong with Boulder Dash EX".^[4] 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". Jeuxvideo.com called it an "excellent game".^[3]