Lode Runner
Lode Runner is a video game that consists of 12 releases
Lode Runner is a 2D platform/Puzzle game from 1983 created by Douglas Smith. It is one of the first games to include a level editor tool for players to create their own levels.
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This seminal early 1980's game starting out as an Apple II prototype called 'Miner'. Lode Runner is a single screen 2D platform game developed by Douglas Smith. This original concept was rejected by Brøderbund Software, this forced Smith to aquire extra equipment to make an enhanced version. This resulted in what was to become Load Runner in it's final form. Available on many platforms including the Apple II, Commodore 64, Sinclair Spectrum and the MSX.
The most breakthough feature of Lode Runner is the ability for the user to create their own levels. The game features a level editor tool similar to that used by the Smith, this was used to add to the original 150 levels available with the game.
The creator of Tetris, the most critically acclaimed puzzle game of all time, Alexey Pajitnov is claimed to have said the Lode Runner was his favourite game for many years.
Gameplay
Lode Runner on the Apple II
Even though it is a 2D platform game it is as many parts puzzle game. The level and enemies are designed to test a player mentally and physically, with problem solving and quick reactions needed to clear the more dastardly levels.
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| Game Name | Lode Runner |
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Jan. 1, 1983
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