THAT'S ROCKFORD. Okay, I forgive you, Richard. My old favourite Boulder Dash is really in there just as I remember it. Please tell me the original music and sound effects are in there, too. Then I can officially call this a proper Boulder Dash and feel no guilt about it.

THAT'S ROCKFORD. Okay, I forgive you, Richard. My old favourite Boulder Dash is really in there just as I remember it. Please tell me the original music and sound effects are in there, too. Then I can officially call this a proper Boulder Dash and feel no guilt about it.

Excellent news! Playing will bring back so many memories. Looking forward to it.

Excellent news! Playing will bring back so many memories. Looking forward to it.

I can only hope Archon does the same! *fingers crossed*

I can only hope Archon does the same! *fingers crossed*

First it was the release of Emerald Mine (Crystal Mine) and now the orginal Boulder Dash! Is anyone outthere willing to convert M.U.L.E to the iPhone platform?

First it was the release of Emerald Mine (Crystal Mine) and now the orginal Boulder Dash! Is anyone outthere willing to convert M.U.L.E to the iPhone platform?

I loved the MSX port

I loved the MSX port

wow, cool

at first I was not interested in this port of boulder dash, but now that there is retro mode I will definitely buy it

I absolutely loved boulder dash on my C64, and still play it sometimes on the emulator

wow, cool

at first I was not interested in this port of boulder dash, but now that there is retro mode I will definitely buy it

I absolutely loved boulder dash on my C64, and still play it sometimes on the emulator

I'd really like to see someone port 'Bounty Bob to the Rescue'. I spent many "productive" hours on that little platform game. I sometimes play it on an emulator but it's just not the same and I know I'd get a bigger kick playing it on my iPhone.

I'd really like to see someone port 'Bounty Bob to the Rescue'. I spent many "productive" hours on that little platform game. I sometimes play it on an emulator but it's just not the same and I know I'd get a bigger kick playing it on my iPhone.

WOOHOO!!!! it's the original Boulderdash! Now I'll be buying it!!

I'm also hoping that the devs working on Archon (and hopefully M.U.L.E. too, but haven't heard anything on that yet...) will take notice and do likewise!

WOOHOO!!!! it's the original Boulderdash! Now I'll be buying it!!

I'm also hoping that the devs working on Archon (and hopefully M.U.L.E. too, but haven't heard anything on that yet...) will take notice and do likewise!

IT's NOT AVAILABLE IN THE HONG KONG APP STORE!!!
@*#%!!!!!
Why do developers/publishers do that?!?!? Same with Top Gun, Championship Manager and all Konami games!!!! So annoying!!!!! >:(

IT's NOT AVAILABLE IN THE HONG KONG APP STORE!!!
@*#%!!!!!
Why do developers/publishers do that?!?!? Same with Top Gun, Championship Manager and all Konami games!!!! So annoying!!!!! >:(

Ah. In the Upcoming Games forum. Now I feel slightly better, hope they won't forget to release worldwide! (Unlike the other titles mentioned)

Ah. In the Upcoming Games forum. Now I feel slightly better, hope they won't forget to release worldwide! (Unlike the other titles mentioned)

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Now that's much better!! A proper Rockford in familiar looking surroundings, that's enough to change my opinion on buying this. Well done and thanks Richard for getting this info out to us.

Now that's much better!! A proper Rockford in familiar looking surroundings, that's enough to change my opinion on buying this. Well done and thanks Richard for getting this info out to us.

Thank you all for your continued (and enthusiastic) interest in Boulder Dash. Indeed the original sfx are used whether you play with 'retro' or 'updated' graphics. The original theme music is played while in the 'boot sequence' (as was the case in the original), we've also included a great 'remix' during gameplay. (Volumes for SFX and Music are controlled individually.)

Hkiphone:The game IS scheduled for a worldwide release.

Thank you all for your continued (and enthusiastic) interest in Boulder Dash. Indeed the original sfx are used whether you play with 'retro' or 'updated' graphics. The original theme music is played while in the 'boot sequence' (as was the case in the original), we've also included a great 'remix' during gameplay. (Volumes for SFX and Music are controlled individually.)

Hkiphone:The game IS scheduled for a worldwide release.

I'd actually love them to use the Amiga graphics in Archon. Would be great.

I'd actually love them to use the Amiga graphics in Archon. Would be great.

Brilliant feedback from the publishers!

I'm buying it, no question.

Brilliant feedback from the publishers!

I'm buying it, no question.

Great news! Can't wait to get this.
Is the music/sound in the retro mode the same sound from the C64 version for example? Would love that.
Consider it bought anway - I love this game!!

Great feedback from the publishers!!

When is it out??????????????

Great news! Can't wait to get this.
Is the music/sound in the retro mode the same sound from the C64 version for example? Would love that.
Consider it bought anway - I love this game!!

Great feedback from the publishers!!

When is it out??????????????

Um, it's not released *anywhere* yet. Chill dude.

Um, it's not released *anywhere* yet. Chill dude.

Wohooo! Okay, I know I moaned a lot when I saw the 'enhanced' graphics (they just don't jive with me.) But these retro graphics? Awesome. Totally Awesome. Thanks for the feedback Richard.

I'm buying it soon as it drops. This was one of *the* best games way back on the c64.

Wohooo! Okay, I know I moaned a lot when I saw the 'enhanced' graphics (they just don't jive with me.) But these retro graphics? Awesome. Totally Awesome. Thanks for the feedback Richard.

I'm buying it soon as it drops. This was one of *the* best games way back on the c64.

I'm sure I'll never play the 'retro' version. I loved the original, but seriously it's hard to look at now. It was the game play that was great, not the lousy graphics.

Now where is Montezuma's Revenge and Hall of the Mountain King?

I'm sure I'll never play the 'retro' version. I loved the original, but seriously it's hard to look at now. It was the game play that was great, not the lousy graphics.

Now where is Montezuma's Revenge and Hall of the Mountain King?

Yeah, I realized that after abit, cheers mate! Just so excited the original is coming soon!

Yeah, I realized that after abit, cheers mate! Just so excited the original is coming soon!

Hi Richard,
Thanks for confirming that it will be a global release! As you could probably tell, I'm really fired up to play this again in it's pure classic form.
But I'll give the new look a go too, since your guys must have thought it's worthwhile doing so.

Hi Richard,
Thanks for confirming that it will be a global release! As you could probably tell, I'm really fired up to play this again in it's pure classic form.
But I'll give the new look a go too, since your guys must have thought it's worthwhile doing so.

Ah well, I'm a dyed-in-the-wool retrogamer. This game has a lot of nostalgia value for me. ..that, and I don't like the new graphics. Personally, if I did new graphics, they would look a lot like the old ones ..just some subtle shading and at the phones' proper resolution, so it's not blocky.

But hey, I always loved Boulderdash, so I have strong opinions. Actually I miss the old score-board font. Any chance of that in the retro-mode guys? That would look cool.

Ah well, I'm a dyed-in-the-wool retrogamer. This game has a lot of nostalgia value for me. ..that, and I don't like the new graphics. Personally, if I did new graphics, they would look a lot like the old ones ..just some subtle shading and at the phones' proper resolution, so it's not blocky.

But hey, I always loved Boulderdash, so I have strong opinions. Actually I miss the old score-board font. Any chance of that in the retro-mode guys? That would look cool.

INSTABUY!
*as long as its not too expensive, i only paid £2 for the original tape way, way back in the day*

INSTABUY!
*as long as its not too expensive, i only paid £2 for the original tape way, way back in the day*

Great to see this thread continuing.

Thank you all for the kind words about Boulder Dash and sharing memories. For me, as well, it has always been about the gameplay; but, I must admit, it really is fun playing the game with the original graphics on the iPhone/iPod touch. I'm sorry to say that we are not replicating the font in 'retro' mode; but, the original sfx ARE included.

Great to see this thread continuing.

Thank you all for the kind words about Boulder Dash and sharing memories. For me, as well, it has always been about the gameplay; but, I must admit, it really is fun playing the game with the original graphics on the iPhone/iPod touch. I'm sorry to say that we are not replicating the font in 'retro' mode; but, the original sfx ARE included.

Only just seen these, and as a huge fan of the original (including interviewing Peter Liepa about his creation for Retro Gamer a few years back), I applaud the retro graphics mode (although the modern one pales in comparison to the much prettier Boulder Dash Rocks), but find the control method worrying.

The original game was primarily a joystick controlled effort, and was subtly fine-tuned. Although the various configs shown elsewhere seem OK (although separating controls into vertical and horizontal placement just seems strange), the omission of a fire button is baffling.

The original Boulder Dash enabled you to dig a space ahead, without moving, and this was utterly essential in doing your best in many of its levels. Without that mechanism, the subtleties of the gameplay are ruined, and so I sincerely hope that these shots are not representative of the final control methods. Given that Namco is getting this bang-on with its iPhone games, it'd be a huge shame if Boulder Dash was compromised for no reason. (I'll also be interested to see if Liepa's inertia-based scrolling from the Atari and C64 versions is retained, or if it uses the generally inferior 'centre on Rockford' approach of the PC port.)

Only just seen these, and as a huge fan of the original (including interviewing Peter Liepa about his creation for Retro Gamer a few years back), I applaud the retro graphics mode (although the modern one pales in comparison to the much prettier Boulder Dash Rocks), but find the control method worrying.

The original game was primarily a joystick controlled effort, and was subtly fine-tuned. Although the various configs shown elsewhere seem OK (although separating controls into vertical and horizontal placement just seems strange), the omission of a fire button is baffling.

The original Boulder Dash enabled you to dig a space ahead, without moving, and this was utterly essential in doing your best in many of its levels. Without that mechanism, the subtleties of the gameplay are ruined, and so I sincerely hope that these shots are not representative of the final control methods. Given that Namco is getting this bang-on with its iPhone games, it'd be a huge shame if Boulder Dash was compromised for no reason. (I'll also be interested to see if Liepa's inertia-based scrolling from the Atari and C64 versions is retained, or if it uses the generally inferior 'centre on Rockford' approach of the PC port.)

Turns out the hand's the fire button, although why one of these articles couldn't have mentioned that, I don't know. Anyway, looking forward to this much more now.

Turns out the hand's the fire button, although why one of these articles couldn't have mentioned that, I don't know. Anyway, looking forward to this much more now.

Excellent !! Excited about having this out and on the market.

Excellent !! Excited about having this out and on the market.

Soon won't be soon enough for me!!!

Soon won't be soon enough for me!!!