https://github.com/dpc/boulder-dash.rs
A remake of the classic Boulder Dash game in Rust, using Amethyst.rs engine
https://github.com/dpc/boulder-dash.rs
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A remake of the classic Boulder Dash game in Rust, using Amethyst.rs engine
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/dpc/boulder-dash.rs
- Owner: dpc
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2020-04-07T05:37:36.000Z (about 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2020-05-11T01:52:38.000Z (about 6 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-07T12:01:56.021Z (8 months ago)
- Language: Rust
- Homepage:
- Size: 197 KB
- Stars: 22
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 4
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE-APACHE
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# Boulder Dash in Rust (using Amethyst game engine)
Boulder Dash is probably my favourite game of all times. I used
to play it a lot on my C-64 when I was a kid. This is how it looked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiEVfa1OK_o
Since I wanted to try out [amethyst game engine](https://amethyst.rs/), I decided
to try to build a remake/clone of Boulder Dash.
## Status
Some basics work. You can move around and eat diamonds, rocks fall down. My son
actually enjoys it a lot. Maps can be created in a text editor.
Start with `cargo run`.
Use -/+ for zoom level, arrows to move.
**If you're looking for a fun project to hack on, I'd be happy to accept help**.
I actually don't have a lot of time to work on it myself, so I'd mostly be a
sidekick, I guess.
## Install
### Ubuntu
```
sudo apt-get install libxcb-shape0-dev libxcb-xfixes0-dev mesa-vulkan-drivers
```
Note: If you have an Nvidia GPU instead of `mesa-vulkan-drivers` you will need:
```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libvulkan1
```
## Goals & ideas
* Add animation and sound
* Add all the original behaviors
* Experiment with new behaviors:
* my son is happy with rocks being harmless
* push rocks up adds more puzzle-like possibilities
* Add support for BDCFF and other BD-community standards
* Use the power of ECS and try maaaaasive maps.
* Compile down to WASM so it can work in a browser
* Build-in map editor would be nice
* server-side verified highscores?
* multiplayer?
* sky is the limit!
# Alternatives & links
There's a big community of Boulder Dash fans around the world,
and it's a common game to make remakes of. Unfortunately a lot
of remakes suffer bit-rot. Feel free to submit link here:
* http://www.boulder-dash.nl/ - great source of materials
* https://github.com/irmen/bouldercaves - BD clone in Python