Publisher Worker Bee has announced the release date for the Switch port for Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary.
The action-puzzle game is launching for the hybrid console on November 14th in Japan, via the eShop. Pre-loading for the game will launch on November 7th.
Worker Bee is planning to release the game on other platforms, including PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, however a release date hasn’t been confirmed.
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary finds our heroes, Rockford, Crystal, and others, facing a slew of new, exciting challenges in this legendary action puzzler. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders and collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles and potent power-ups. With 280-plus exciting levels, 12-plus new, gorgeous worlds, and 10 playable characters, Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary is the best game in its 30 year history.
Key Features:
- 280 all-new levels with advanced physics!
- 12 Never-before-seen worlds, with new creatures with 3D animations!
- New multicolored gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and spectacular power-ups!
- Premium world by vide ogame legend Peter Liepa who returns to the game he created 30 years ago with 20 of the most mind-bending levels yet!
- Play as Rockford or unlock nine other playable male and female characters including Crystal!
- Free Spins for prizes!
- First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement!
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and Russian!