Lode Runner
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Lode Runner – The C64 Puzzle Platformer That Gave You 150 Levels to Beat
️ Lode Runner (1983) – Commodore 64 Puzzle Platforming Masterpiece Released in 1983 by Broderbund for the Commodore 64 and created by Doug Smith, Lode Runner is a landmark puzzle-platformer that redefined the genre. You control a lone runner tasked with collecting all the gold in each level while avoiding relentless enemy guards. The core mechanic that sets Lode Runner apart is the ability to dig temporary holes in the floor. These holes can trap enemies, open new routes, or create vital escape paths, turning every level into a strategic puzzle rather than a test of reflexes alone. Success depends on planning, timing, and understanding enemy behaviour. The Commodore 64 version includes an impressive 150 levels, each introducing new challenges and layouts. Adding to its longevity is a built-in level editor, allowing you to design, save, and share their own creations, greatly expanding replay value and creativity.
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️ Lode Runner (1983) – Commodore 64 Puzzle Platforming Masterpiece Released in 1983 by Broderbund for the Commodore 64 and created by Doug Smith, Lode Runner is a landmark puzzle-platformer that redefined the genre. You control a lone runner tasked with collecting all the gold in each level while avoiding relentless enemy guards. The core mechanic that sets Lode Runner apart is the ability to dig temporary holes in the floor. These holes can trap enemies, open new routes, or create vital escape paths, turning every level into a strategic puzzle rather than a test of reflexes alone. Success depends on planning, timing, and understanding enemy behaviour. The Commodore 64 version includes an impressive 150 levels, each introducing new challenges and layouts. Adding to its longevity is a built-in level editor, allowing you to design, save, and share their own creations, greatly expanding replay value and creativity.
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Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 80% · range 63–100%
Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Ariolasoft full-price release
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Home Computing Weekly
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Your 64
Reviewed by Ariolasoft full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Ariolasoft full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gary Penn, Julian Rignall & Bob Wade. Brøderbund full-price release
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Zzap!64
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