Virtual Console Reviews

Wow, this one I passed completely. I have never even heard of this game. Is it any good?

I had the original version of this on my japanese master system, its addictive but can be very frustrating. Personaly i say give it a miss, just not worth the points.

Lode Runner's a property that's been around since the Apple II's and early IBM PC's, and every now and then it likes to poke its head up and say "Hey, remember me?!" I'm glad to see the original being released on the VC for a new generation of gamers to experience, as LR features some very unique and entertaining gameplay. What's more, I'm glad to see the TG16 version retains the ability to create your own stages. It's always fun to throw something together and see how your friends tackle them, and it gives the game even more replay value. I've never played a multiplayer LR, so I might have to pick this one up and see how well it translates to a party game.

I'd rather get the original Lode Runner if it's going to come out for the C64 VC... do you think that one will come out? If not, I'll just get this.

I remember playing this game on the gameboy.
It has an addicting gameplay and I had a good time playing it
although I was never good at it. I always died because I fell in my
own holes.
Might download it.

From the look of it, this is an exact replica of the original PC versions of Lode Runner, but with better graphics and more features. I'd be surprised if they released it for the C64 (I actually didn't even know this was ON the C64!) even if they could get the license to do so.

A friend of mine had Lode Runner The Legend Returns for the pc which had a level editor and a 2 player mode does anyone which version is better.

Finally, a Japan-only release on the US Virtual Console. Lets thank Nintendo, for I know that we all want some more imports soon. (*cough*Alien Soldier*cough*

Lode Runner: The Legend Returns has better graphics, and it has fun 2-Player levels, but I can't really tell you which one is more fun, since I haven't played this one. The 5-player mode sounds interesting, and I'd like to hear more about that. If that's any goo I might buy this.

I just checked out a video of this on youtube is it me or is the music Similar to legend of the mystic ninja.

Lode Runner - The Legend Returns for the pc is a much better game than this version of lode runner. There really isn't any coop in this game at all, only lame battle modes. But if you liked the single player version of lode runner and you want it on your tv than this game is for you.

Be warned!! There are no bombs or keys or any cool items to grab on to like the pc game. The only weapon you have is to dig holes and thats it.

My dad had the first (?) version of Lode Runner on its Apple IIc. Does anybody know if this game is the exact copy ? I remember he can't go over the level 49... I don't even know the number of levels the game has.

(I'm not talking about the multiplayer mode of course)

Thanks !

my friend got this (we have never played lode runner games before) and it is totaly fun the 5 player is really good too

Lode Runner was released on every home computer, pc and has been ported to many consoles.
There is also a Lode Runner 64 (N64). I personally would prefer the C64 version, I think it's because you can see the whole screen at once. in the turbografx and nes version you cannot see the whole screen. you have to know the level first before you can solve it, and then must escape from them while getting all of the gold that's lying around. digging holes to let them fall in and run over them and collect their gold. it's simple and fun.
but the levels soon get very puzzling and it's all about digging holes. 5 player also adds a lot.
"Classic": 4 stars

I had Lode Runner for NES and loved it. The Create level feature kept me coming back for more. I stayed away from buying this until I found out this one has the feature as well. It did not disapoint!

I must say that as a fan of the puzzle genre, I wasn't sure what this incarnation of Lode Runner could present differently.

The answer? 5 player battle. Genius.

If you like to piss off your friends, this is a great way to do so, even if they're a bit slow to pick it up at first.

I once had 600 points to spare. Having heard good things about Lode Runner from an earlier generation, and the interesting fact that this game was previously unreleased in the west, I decided to give the newly released Battle version a download. I was severly disappointed.

I can easily play and love older games, but this one didn't appeal to me at all. I probably just stink at it really bad, but attempting a level dozens of times only to fall into the same hole and get stuck at the same place over and over again does not help me enjoy it.

I'm going to be fair. It's a classic game, and I'm a young gamer. If you like those basic and very challenging puzzles from way back, you should certainly check it out. If anything simpler than the average N64 game isn't your cup of tea, avoid. Personally I'm gonna stay slightly below the middle.

Battle mode is hilariously anger-inducing. It's worth the 600 points for this mode alone (but make sure you figure out the hole-digging rules so you don't get frustrated).

However, the puzzle mode is equally great if you like action + brain-twisters. And Hudson's graphical revamp means this is the best-looking Lode Runner I've ever played. The Bomberman cameo is very amusing, too.

this is great love it if you get like 3 friends or more it is great you start to get stiles of play it does have a slite lerning curve do to the fact that there is like nothing like it out there so just try to to give it like 1/2 an hr. and you will start to love it, it is well werth your 600 points so get it right now

I wasn't sure to download this game or not.(But I did!)
I loved the battle mode feature. It caught my attention.
(Don't ask why!) But I also loved the edit mode! I love getting creative with that kind of stuff. Great game!

Does it have to be 5 player battle or can it be 2-3-4 player as well ?

2-3-4 players also like Bomberman

I also played Lode Runner on the Gameboy and it was a good surprise. If you like puzzle games this has a very interesting gameplay. It can get pretty hard sometimes, but that's a good challange in my opinion. I'm very curious to know how the multiplayer works out!

I posted a review on this game on the VC forms if anyone wants to read it
http://www.vc-forums.com/showthread.php?t=962&page=3

I like pocketim's review. But some of the levels are too hard so I cheated and got to the last level and boy was that hard so I cheated...again.

I played this on Gameboy on one of those 100 in 1 game things (Which is basically the same 10 games over and over again). I couldnt do the first level until recently since its a challenging puzzler. I may give this a shot at some point. It looks good and just the way i remember it.

There's something I don't understand about this game. This is a Japan only title, but it dosen't cost extra points here in North America.

To Mii be you, this game was released before import games were regular. Note how there's no red dot icon next to it at the shop.

I love this game. It seems like Lode Runner's equivalent to Bomberman 93. The graphics are great and colorful, the puzzles are mind bending. (I still haven't figured out level 3) The battle mode also adds a lot to the game., but messing around with the level designer alone adds a hell of a lot to this game.